Investor Relations

Building a scalable, asset-light energy trading corporation — positioned for institutional capital and strategic partnerships.

Investment Thesis

United Gas International represents a compelling early-stage opportunity in the $3.3 trillion global petroleum trading market. Our asset-light, relationship-driven model is designed for rapid scaling with minimal capital intensity.

Key Investment Highlights

Asset-light model — minimal CapEx
$3.3T addressable market
Experienced founder with finance background
Clear 5-year expansion roadmap
Institutional compliance framework

Market Opportunity

$3.3T

Global Oil & Gas Market

104M

BBL/Day Global Demand

6.2%

CAGR Energy Trading

The global petroleum trading market continues to expand, driven by emerging market demand growth, supply chain restructuring, and price volatility that creates arbitrage opportunities. Independent trading houses like Vitol, Trafigura, and Gunvor have demonstrated that asset-light, relationship-driven models can capture significant market share.

Revenue Model

Brokerage Commissions

$0.50 - $2.00/BBL

Commission fees for matching buyers with sellers and facilitating transaction execution across all commodity classes.

Arbitrage Trading

$2 - $15/MT Spread

Direct arbitrage trading across regional price differentials. Company takes position in physical commodity and captures spread.

Consultancy Fees

Retainer + Success

Advisory fees for deal structuring, compliance guidance, and transaction management for institutional clients.

5-Year Financial Projections

Metric	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Transaction Volume	$5M	$25M	$75M	$150M	$300M
Gross Revenue	$250K	$1.2M	$3.5M	$7M	$14M
Gross Margin	45%	50%	52%	55%	55%
EBITDA	-$50K	$200K	$900K	$2.5M	$5.5M
Global Hubs	2	2	3	5	6

*Projections based on conservative growth assumptions and comparable trading house performance. Actual results may vary.

Capital Strategy

Seed Round

$500K - $1M

Corporate infrastructure setup
Compliance certification
Initial supplier onboarding
First transaction execution

Series A

$3M - $5M

Houston operations center
European expansion (Rotterdam)
Trading desk & technology
Team expansion