Belt and Road Summit 2025- Deal-making

10–16 Sept 2025 | China (Hong Kong)

Sedna International

www.sedna.earthCape Town, Hong Kong, South Africa
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About

Senda International, a Hong Kong-domiciled investment and holding company, is addressing Africa’s plastic waste and energy challenges with a portfolio of five modular pyrolysis plants in South Africa. Our technology thermally decomposes non-recyclable plastics into paraffinic/light oils (42 tons/day per plant) and char (17 tons/day per plant), diverting waste from landfills and oceans while generating clean, local energy. Sites include Atlantis (Cape Town, development started March 2025, ops Nov 2026), Pretoria (starts Sept 2025, ops Feb 2027), Johannesburg, Durban, and a second Cape Town plant, with rollouts from March 2026, subject to EIAs.

Leveraging continuous-feed pyrolysis technology from Chinese partners Autowei (machines) and Mrs. Bi (construction), who provide vendor financing for initial plants, Senda ensures commercial viability and reduced capex risk. IES (50% local partner) funds development, with our HK structure offering offshore security and USD returns. Seeking USD 20.6M (USD 19.7M capex for Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and second Cape Town plant + USD 0.9M opex runway) until Atlantis ops, structured as preference shares (11% interest, 0-3 year payback, 5% equity sweetener), delivering 23-55% IRR for VCs (unlevered 27-72% project IRR). Total portfolio value is USD 38.1M, with EBITDA projected at USD 5.6M+ annually by 2030.

ESG impact includes diverting 500+ tons/day waste, creating 50+ jobs per site, and reducing CO2e emissions, aligning with UN SDGs 7, 11, 12, and 13. Partnerships with Waste Group (sites/feedstock) and Nestlé (LOI for low-sulphur fuel) enhance scalability. This BRI-ready project targets HK-based VCs with Chinese synergies. Visit sedna.earth for more.

Energy and Natural Resources

Waste To Energy

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Other Place of Business

Sub-Saharan Africa Hong Kong

Representatives

Jean Craven

Founder CEO

Sedna International

Linda Mooijman

Chief Growth Officer

Sedna International

Marketplace (1)

  • Project

    Big River Plastic to Energy Platform

    Plastic-to-energy pyrolysis, Africa. Pre-construction, 5 sites (USD29.7M seek, 20% equity). Chinese tech, Nestlé LOI, 17-31% IRR, BRI ✅.

    • Yes
    • None
    • Technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Joint Venture
    • Private Project
    • Waste To Energy
    • Project Planning
    • Public Utilities
    • Waste Management
    • Urban Development
    • Financial Services
    • Resource Recycling
    • Open for negotiation
    • Digital Certification
    • Minority Shareholdings
    • Environmental Technology
    • Energy and Natural Resources
    • 25,000,001 to 50,000,000 USD
    • 25,000,001 to 50,000,000 USD
    • Private Equity & Venture Capital
    Author

    Jean Craven

    Founder CEO at Sedna International

    Cape Town, South Africa