EXPERTISE
Founders
Paul Benhaim – Co-Founder & Chairman
Paul is a globally respected hemp entrepreneur, author, and visionary with over 30 years of experience. Founder of Hemp Foods Australia, Elixinol Wellness (ASX), and The Hemp Plastic Company. Advisor to governments in the USA, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and the EU.
Morris Beegle – Co-Founder & Strategic Director
Morris is a leading hemp advocate, founder of WAFBA and producer of NoCo Hemp Expo. He has been instrumental in building global networks and expanding markets for hemp-based products.
Areas of Expertise
Regulatory & Legal
- Hemp policy, licensing frameworks, and legislative support
- Jurisdictional expertise: South Africa (incl. BBBEE), Kenya, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Malawi, Australia, USA, EU, Asia
- Government engagement and institutional alignment
Economic & Financial
- Feasibility studies and ROI forecasting
- Industrial hemp strategy development
- Public-private partnerships (PPPs), donor funding, blended finance
Genetics & Agronomy
- Global access to certified seed genetics for grain, fibre, and dual-use crops
- Breeding programs, seed certification, cultivar selection
- Commercial and micro-scale agronomy, soil regeneration, and remediation
Harvesting & Primary Processing
- Mobile and fixed processing solutions
- Equipment for decortication, cleaning, and fibre separation
- Regional-scale modular systems
Industry & Market Applications
- Textiles: Natural fibres, yarns, and fabrics
- Food & Nutrition: Seed processing, protein extraction, hemp oils
- Building Materials: Hempcrete, insulation, prefab panels
- Bioplastics & Composites: Bio-based compounds for automotive, packaging, and industrial use
- Animal Bedding: High-absorbency natural fibre products
- Biofuels & Energy: Biomass valorisation and pellet systems
- Emerging Tech: Batteries, graphene, and biochemical derivatives
Academic & Research Affiliations
- Oregon State University
- North Carolina State University
- University of Kentucky
- Purdue University
- Cornell University
- Harvard University
- Colorado State University
- Penn State University
- Rutgers University
- University of Wisconsin
- Southern Cross University (Australia)
Global Presence
- Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Nigeria, Lesotho
- Asia: Thailand, Japan, China, India
- Australia & New Zealand
- Europe: Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, UK
- North America: USA, Canada
- Latin America: Brazil, Argentina
Core Team Competencies
- Legal and compliance for industrial hemp and bio-based sectors
- Agronomy, genetics, seed development, and regenerative farming
- Economic modeling, investment strategies, and industrial planning
- Processing equipment design, deployment, and training
- Sustainable product development in food, fibre, and materials
- Export readiness, trade facilitation, and market entry support
- Environmental and carbon accounting services
- Research coordination, capacity building, and curriculum design
- Marketing, branding, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement
Capital Raising Expertise
We provide strategic support for fundraising, investment readiness, and investor matchmaking. Our team has specific capital raising expertise in:
- United States
- European Union
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- Zimbabwe and Southern Africa
