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Inner West Mushroom Co.
Marrickville

Inner West Mushroom Co.

Gourmet mushrooms grown from cafe coffee waste

A shipping container mushroom farm that transforms coffee grounds collected by Feedback Organic from local cafes into premium oyster and shiitake mushrooms. Sold to restaurants and at local markets.

Feedback Organic's Role

5% of gross revenue for ongoing waste supply and buyer connections

Feedback Organic collects coffee grounds from partner cafes and delivers to the mushroom farm weekly. We also connect the farm to restaurant buyers through our network.

How It Works

1

Feedback Organic collects coffee grounds from 8+ cafes during regular food waste runs

2

Grounds delivered to converted shipping container farm in Marrickville

3

Mushrooms grown using proven low-tech methods (coffee grounds are a clean substrate)

4

Harvest sold to restaurants in Feedback Organic's network + weekend markets

5

Quarterly dividends distributed to investors based on sales

Use of Funds

Shipping container conversion & equipment45%
First year operating costs (substrate, utilities)25%
Part-time grower salary (6 months)20%
Marketing & market stall setup10%

Investment Risks

  • Mushroom yields can vary with temperature and humidity
  • Market prices fluctuate seasonally
  • Requires consistent coffee ground supply (mitigated by Feedback Organic partnership)
8-12%
Projected Annual Return
Raised$32,400
Goal: $45,00072%
98
Investors
$12,600
Remaining

From $50 minimum investment

Timeline
12-18 months to profitability
Location
Marrickville, NSW
Structure
Equity shares in Pty Ltd
Project Lead
Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson
Urban Farmer
Feedback Organic Academy - Transform Food Systems