KEY METRICS:
Listing #31201
Asking Price:
$
Last FY Revenue:
$
Adjusted EBITDA:
$
Location:
National
IP Acquisition Opportunity | Eco-Friendly Filtration System for Commercial Kitchens
Business Overview:
This opportunity represents the acquisition of a proprietary filtration technology platform designed for commercial and institutional cooking environments. The offering is structured as an intellectual property and asset sale, not an operating business, making it best suited for strategic buyers, manufacturers, or investors seeking to accelerate time-to-market with an established technical foundation.
The core technology is a high-efficiency mist collection system engineered to capture grease-laden vapors and airborne particulates generated in commercial cooking operations. The system is designed for retrofit into existing exhaust infrastructure, allowing for broad adoption across restaurants, hotels, hospitals, universities, and other institutional facilities.
Performance characteristics indicate the system can capture approximately 95% of airborne mist particles at sub-micron levels, while simultaneously directing captured grease into a recoverable stream for reuse in biofuel and related byproducts. This creates a dual value proposition centered on operational efficiency and environmental impact.
From a risk and cost standpoint, the technology is positioned to address several persistent challenges in the commercial kitchen ecosystem:
- Fire risk mitigation through improved vapor and particle control
- Reduction in ongoing maintenance and cleaning requirements
- Potential energy efficiency improvements
- Alignment with sustainability and regulatory trends
The intellectual property portfolio includes patents and proprietary trade secrets with long-term protection, developed over multiple years with significant capital investment. The underlying technology has prior validation through historical commercial applications and testing, including performance in industrial and foodservice environments.
The business has not yet generated revenue and remains in a development and commercialization planning stage. As such, this should be evaluated as a platform acquisition, not a cash-flowing business. Buyers should anticipate additional capital requirements to finalize certification, manufacturing, and go-to-market execution.
A key milestone for commercialization includes regulatory certification under applicable fire and safety standards (NFPA), which is required prior to broad deployment in commercial kitchen environments.
The opportunity lends itself to multiple monetization pathways:
- Direct manufacturing and distribution
- Licensing model with recurring royalty streams
- Integration into an existing HVAC, filtration, or foodservice equipment platform
- Strategic acquisition by a buyer seeking proprietary differentiation
The addressable market includes a large installed base of commercial kitchen exhaust systems, with retrofit potential representing a significant portion of the opportunity.
The founder brings decades of industry experience, including prior successful exits, and is open to providing transitional support to assist with commercialization and technical transfer.
Important Notes for Buyers
- This is a pre-revenue, IP-driven opportunity
- No existing revenue, staff, or operating infrastructure
- Additional investment required for certification and commercialization
- Ideal buyer has manufacturing, distribution, or licensing capabilities
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What are the next steps in terms of advisory & process
Your next step is simple: sign an NDA to unlock confidential details and begin your buyer journey. Fill out the NDA Request form or contact your advisor to receive the NDA and personalized guidance through every stage of the process.
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Who will I be working with during this process?
You will work directly with our Primary Listing Advisor, listed on this page who will guide you through every stage. If additional expertise is needed, one of our Senior Advisor, will also be available to support your transaction.
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What Does “Open” Mean in Our Listings?
When you see “Open*” as the asking price on a listing, it means we have not set a specific list price for that business. Instead, our team has thoroughly reviewed current market value ranges with the seller and, in most cases, completed a “pre-flight” with one or more lenders. Sellers have a clear expectation of value, but “Open” signals their willingness to review and consider all reasonable offers. We encourage buyers to conduct their own market research and submit offers. This approach fosters flexibility and creates opportunities for buyers and sellers to find the best fit.
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What information is required to receive full details?
To access the full details of this opportunity, we require basic information about your buyer criteria and a signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Please review our NDA form for specifics, but in short, providing your acquisition interests and completing the NDA are the key steps.
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How is confidentiality maintained?
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What is the typical timeline for a transaction?
For most buyers, the typical timeline to close a transaction is 30 to 90 days after an offer has been accepted. This period includes due diligence, financing arrangements, and finalizing the purchase agreement.
