When was Deutsche See founded?

Deutsche See was founded in 1939 and raised its 1st funding round 63 years after it was founded.

Where is Deutsche See located?

Deutsche See is headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Who is the current CEO of Deutsche See?

Dirk Jan Parlevliet of Deutsche See.

How many employees does Deutsche See have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Deutsche See is 271.

Is Deutsche See a funded company?

Deutsche See is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a PE round on Mar 2002.

When was the latest funding round of Deutsche See?

Deutsche See's latest funding was a $***** PE round on Mar 2002, with participation from 1 investor. Its primary sector is Food & Beverage Products. Globally, the Food & Beverage Products sector has seen $2.16B in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Deutsche See rank among its competitors?

Deutsche See ranks 3rd amongst 16 active competitors, none of which are funded.

Who are the top competitors of Deutsche See?

Deutsche See's top competitors include BettaFish, Sapmer and Crusta Nova. Among them, Deutsche See secured the most recent funding round in March, 2002.

Deutsche See - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Retailer of fresh fish and seafood products and prepared meals. The business offers a wide selection of raw, smoked, and frozen seafood items for purchase through online channels and distribution to retail stores. Operations include the provision of culinary information, recipes, and preparation techniques for various aquatic food sources. The organization focuses on the procurement and supply of seafood items to private consumers, retail partners, and food service establishments.

Website: www.deutschesee.de/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1939

Location

Bremerhaven, Germany

Stage

Acquired

Latest Funding Round

PE, Mar 2002, $*****

Investors

BPE & 1 more

Ranked

3^rd among 16 active competitors

Employee Count

271 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Grupo Profand & 492 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Parlevliet & Van der (Feb 13, 2018)

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Deutsche See got acquired by Parlevliet & Van der on Feb 13, 2018.

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Deutsche See has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a PE round on Mar 2002 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Deutsche See has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Deutsche See:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Mar 2002	4096628	PE	9744212	6071881	1920567	2329101

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Deutsche See's employee count trend

Deutsche See has 271 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Deutsche See's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Deutsche See include BettaFish, Sapmer and Crusta Nova. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Deutsche See, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	BettaFish 2020, Berlin (Germany), Acquired	Developer of plant-based seafood substitute products	-	Seven Lanes Capital, Zebra Ventures & 7 others	49/100
2nd	Sapmer 1947, Meze (France), Public	Produces and supplies seafood products	-	-	39/100
3rd	Deutsche See 1939, Bremerhaven (Germany), Acquired	Retailer of fresh fish and seafood products and prepared meals	-	CAPCELLENCE, BPE	35/100
4th	Crusta Nova 2012, Erding (Germany), Acquired	Sustainable seafood online shop offering high-quality fish and seafood products	-	-	30/100
5th	Jäger und Sammler 2016, Hohenbrunn (Germany), Unfunded	Farm to home delivery of organic meat	-	-	24/100
6th	Rugen fish 1949, Sassnitz (Germany), Acquired	Seafood company	-	-	23/100
7th	Saupiquet Krefeld (Germany), Unfunded	Manufacturer of canned tuna, canned sardines, and tuna salad products	-	-	19/100
8th	DER STEAKLIEFERANT Pulheim (Germany), Unfunded	Internet first brand of sea foods	-	-	17/100
9th	Attilus Kaviar 2016, Jessen (Germany), Unfunded	Seafood brand	-	-	16/100
10th	Afro Nature Foods 2016, Wetzlar (Germany), Unfunded	Internet first brand of frozen fish and seafood products	-	-	16/100