Ace Aquatec
Venture Round in 2025
Ace Aquatec is a technology company serving the aquaculture and marine industries. It develops and supplies environmentally accountable equipment, including acoustic marine mammal deterrents, in-water humane electrical fish stunning systems, biomass estimation using underwater three-dimensional cameras, and sea lice removal and destruction systems. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of responsible marine practices by combining data-enabled devices with welfare-focused technology, supporting safer, more sustainable fish farming and offshore operations. As a global supplier, it is headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Canada, serving customers worldwide.
Oceano Fresco
Venture Round in 2024
Oceano Fresco S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Mira, Portugal, specializes in the development and production of bivalve varieties for shellfish farmers. The company focuses on enhancing the performance of these species while maintaining competitive costs and adhering to environmental sustainability principles. By employing a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates molecular biology, genetics, animal physiology, and computational biology, Oceano Fresco selects traits that add value for shellfish farmers and bolster the sustainability and profitability of the aquaculture sector. The company collaborates with hatcheries, nurseries, and research centers to test and validate its solutions, ensuring they meet the specific needs of customers in various technical and environmental contexts. Through its vertically integrated operations and selective breeding programs, Oceano Fresco aims to provide naturally healthy and flavorful seafood while promoting responsible aquaculture practices.
AquaRech
Seed Round in 2023
AquaRech develops a fish farming platform aimed at reducing production costs for farmers and making quality tilapia more affordable and accessible. The platform enables farmers to source quality feed, adopt precision fish farming technology, access new markets, secure credit for farm growth, thereby enhancing productivity, income, and fostering an inclusive community-based aquaculture value chain.
Ace Aquatec
Venture Round in 2023
Ace Aquatec is a technology company serving the aquaculture and marine industries. It develops and supplies environmentally accountable equipment, including acoustic marine mammal deterrents, in-water humane electrical fish stunning systems, biomass estimation using underwater three-dimensional cameras, and sea lice removal and destruction systems. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of responsible marine practices by combining data-enabled devices with welfare-focused technology, supporting safer, more sustainable fish farming and offshore operations. As a global supplier, it is headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Canada, serving customers worldwide.
Tepbac is an innovative company focused on transforming Vietnam's aquaculture industry through an integrated farm management platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of software and hardware solutions, including IoT devices, designed to enhance efficiency and productivity in aquaculture operations. By providing automation tools, Tepbac allows shrimp farmers to manage their farms remotely and effectively, reducing labor requirements while optimizing industry value chains. Through its advanced technology, Tepbac aims to modernize aquaculture practices and contribute to the growth of this vital sector.
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.
Ecto, established in 2013 at Harvard Innovation Labs by Dmitry Kozachenok and James Webb, specializes in developing advanced technology that intersects data and biology to enhance aquaculture efficiency and sustainability globally. Headquartered in Boston with offices in Atlanta and Stavanger, Norway, the company collaborates with farmers worldwide, offering a farm management platform that integrates operational data with molecular biology. This enables real-time insights, disease detection, and prevention, ultimately streamlining production processes and creating healthier protein servings. To date, Ecto's solutions have facilitated an additional 51.5 million healthy servings of protein. The company has been backed by competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company that develops hardware and software for aquaculture farming. It offers XperCount, a connected device for counting, sizing, and imaging small aquatic organisms, and a data platform for storing and analyzing aquatic population information. The company combines smart aquaculture equipment with an AI-powered farm management platform that delivers actionable insights to optimize feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and help prevent diseases. Its solutions include smartphone-compatible software with offline functionality and pond-specific forecasting to aid harvest planning and growth monitoring. With customers in more than 50 countries, XpertSea aims to improve profitability and sustainability across the global aquaculture supply chain.
Ecto
Venture Round in 2021
Ecto, established in 2013 at Harvard Innovation Labs by Dmitry Kozachenok and James Webb, specializes in developing advanced technology that intersects data and biology to enhance aquaculture efficiency and sustainability globally. Headquartered in Boston with offices in Atlanta and Stavanger, Norway, the company collaborates with farmers worldwide, offering a farm management platform that integrates operational data with molecular biology. This enables real-time insights, disease detection, and prevention, ultimately streamlining production processes and creating healthier protein servings. To date, Ecto's solutions have facilitated an additional 51.5 million healthy servings of protein. The company has been backed by competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.
Ace Aquatec
Venture Round in 2019
Ace Aquatec is a technology company serving the aquaculture and marine industries. It develops and supplies environmentally accountable equipment, including acoustic marine mammal deterrents, in-water humane electrical fish stunning systems, biomass estimation using underwater three-dimensional cameras, and sea lice removal and destruction systems. The company aims to accelerate the adoption of responsible marine practices by combining data-enabled devices with welfare-focused technology, supporting safer, more sustainable fish farming and offshore operations. As a global supplier, it is headquartered in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Canada, serving customers worldwide.
BioFishency
Venture Round in 2019
BioFishency develops integrated water treatment solutions for land‑based aquaculture. Its plug‑and‑play system operates across extensive ponds, constructed ponds, and recirculating systems, allowing farms to double or triple production while retaining existing infrastructure. The technology addresses limited water availability and toxic ammonia buildup, improving water quality to enhance fish survival, growth, and reproduction. A cloud‑controlled, temperature‑agnostic platform delivers immediate operation, reduces water and energy use, eliminates off‑flavors, and lowers the carbon footprint, thereby boosting yields and operational efficiency.
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.
CageEye
Venture Round in 2018
CageEye brings extensive experience in instrumentation and hydroacoustics to the aquaculture sector, specializing in monitoring tools and hydroacoustic analysis for fish farming. The company covers the spectrum from analog front-end hardware to end-user software, enabling real-time and historical data on the feeding and behavior of salmon. Through its technology, CageEye helps farmers optimize production in a sustainable, welfare-conscious manner by creating healthy environments and enabling precise feeding and monitoring decisions.
XpertSea is a Canadian technology company that develops hardware and software for aquaculture farming. It offers XperCount, a connected device for counting, sizing, and imaging small aquatic organisms, and a data platform for storing and analyzing aquatic population information. The company combines smart aquaculture equipment with an AI-powered farm management platform that delivers actionable insights to optimize feed efficiency, reduce environmental waste, and help prevent diseases. Its solutions include smartphone-compatible software with offline functionality and pond-specific forecasting to aid harvest planning and growth monitoring. With customers in more than 50 countries, XpertSea aims to improve profitability and sustainability across the global aquaculture supply chain.
Ecto
Venture Round in 2017
Ecto, established in 2013 at Harvard Innovation Labs by Dmitry Kozachenok and James Webb, specializes in developing advanced technology that intersects data and biology to enhance aquaculture efficiency and sustainability globally. Headquartered in Boston with offices in Atlanta and Stavanger, Norway, the company collaborates with farmers worldwide, offering a farm management platform that integrates operational data with molecular biology. This enables real-time insights, disease detection, and prevention, ultimately streamlining production processes and creating healthier protein servings. To date, Ecto's solutions have facilitated an additional 51.5 million healthy servings of protein. The company has been backed by competitive research grants from the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Agriculture, and Innovation Norway.
Matorka
Venture Round in 2016
Matorka is a pioneering company in the production of environmentally friendly and sustainable seafood, specifically focusing on land-based farming of salmonids. Utilizing advanced in-house technologies powered by clean geothermal energy, Matorka aims to address the environmental challenges associated with traditional cage farming, which often relies on chemicals and drugs. The company produces fish that are high in Omega-3 oils without the use of antibiotics, chemicals, or growth hormones, and ensures that its products are not genetically modified. Committed to sustainability, Matorka maintains carbon neutrality in its operations and emphasizes a uniquely sustainable diet for its fish. Domiciled in Switzerland, the company's production facilities are located in Iceland, where it strives to lead the aquaculture industry in sustainable practices while providing consumers with the healthiest seafood options available.
eFishery
Seed Round in 2015
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.
eFishery
Seed Round in 2014
eFishery is an aquaculture technology company that develops IoT-based feeding systems and a cloud data platform to help fish and shrimp farmers grow their businesses sustainably. Its automatic feeder uses motion sensors to gauge appetite and determine feed amounts, while a dashboard provides monitoring and insights. The company also offers integrated services spanning farming operations, financing, and distribution, enabling farmers to boost productivity, reduce waste, and improve safety and equity in aquaculture.