About Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
The Aquaculture Tech sector in United States comprises 427 companies, including 133 funded companies having collectively raised $1.82B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 42 are Series A+ funded.
Aquaculture Tech sector in United States has seen 13 acquisitions and 6 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that provide tech-based solutions and tech-enabled services to fisheries, aquaculture farmers and algae cultivators.
Aquaculture Tech sector is also known as Fish Farming Technology, Aquatic Farming Technology, Marine Agriculture Technology or Aquaculture Farming Technology.
Companies that provide solutions for farm management, farm monitoring, farm intelligence and equipment, genetic breeding, healthcare, algae cultivation, fishing, investment platforms, information portals, e-commerce platforms, marketplaces for obtaining licenses are included in this sector. Companies that provide traditional feed and equipment, use traditional methods of fish farming, aquariums, offline seafood brands, horizontal grocery retailers, food traceability solution are excluded.
Top Aquaculture Tech Companies in United States
There are 427 Aquaculture Tech startups in United States which include Aquabyte, Calysta, AquaBounty, Kuehnle AgroSystems, Living Carbon. Out of these, 133 startups are funded, with 42 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 18 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Stanford University and Columbia University.
Here is the list of top Aquaculture Tech startups in United States
1. Aquabyte
AI-powered aquaculture solutions for data-driven decisions, improving efficiency and sustainability. This company provides a comprehensive platform leveraging computer vision and machine learning to transform aquaculture. Their technology delivers actionable insights into fish welfare, behavior, growth, and lice management, both at sea and on land. The user-friendly portal transforms complex data into easy-to-understand information, empowering fish farmers to make informed decisions. They offer a suite of products including weight estimation, lice counting and forecasting, welfare monitoring, behavior analysis, and feeding optimization. Their solutions support various species and production phases, utilizing advanced camera technology for precise data collection. They are committed to driving sustainability and improving fish health through data-driven aquaculture practices. This is a B2B SaaS company.
Key facts about Aquabyte
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $48.4M
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Costanoa Venture and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 21, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 851 Competitors
2. Calysta
Developer of sustainable protein ingredients for feed and food applications. The company utilizes a patented fermentation platform, avoiding arable land, plant, or animal products. It addresses the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food. The company's ingredients are designed to improve water, energy, and food security.
Key facts about Calysta
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Menlo Park (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $172M
- Investors: BP Ventures, Old Westbury Global Real Asset Fund and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 10, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 64/100 What is this?
3. AquaBounty
Provider of land-based aquaculture using recirculating aquaculture systems. It raises salmon in indoor facilities rather than ocean net pens. The approach is designed to improve biosecurity, reduce disease risk, and limit interactions with wild fish populations.
Key facts about AquaBounty
- Founded Year: 1991
- Location: Maynard (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Investors: Third Security, Bay City Capital and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 28, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 15 Competitors
Developer of plant-based ingredients for aquafeeds, food, and personal care. The company has developed algae-based renewable biofuels that cater to the following markets - Skin and Personal Care, Specialty Chemicals, Wastewater Treatment with CO2 Capture, and Aquaculture and Animal Nutrition.
Key facts about Kuehnle AgroSystems
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: United States
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.17M
- Investors: S2G Investments, Aqua Spark and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 16, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 68 Competitors
Provider of biotechnology based carbon storage solutions. It uses biochemistry to enhance a tree natural ability to draw down atmospheric carbon.
Key facts about Living Carbon
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $36M
- Investors: MCJ Collective, Temasek and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jan 17, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 56/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 173 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
42 Aquaculture Tech startups in United States were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 13 |
2021 | 26 |
2020 | 42 |
2019 | 33 |
2018 | 33 |
2017 | 29 |
Stage-wise distribution of Aquaculture Tech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 427 Aquaculture Tech companies in United States, 133 have secured funding. Among them, 42 have reached Series A or higher, and 25 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 427
Funded - 133
Series A+ - 42
Series B+ - 25
Series C+ - 23
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 427 |
Funded | 133 |
Series A+ | 42 |
Series B+ | 25 |
Series C+ | 23 |
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Funding Trends in the Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
The Aquaculture Tech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $859M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $282M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $17M |
2024 | $50.7M |
2023 | $45.7M |
2022 | $103M |
2021 | $282M |
2020 | $22.4M |
2019 | $108M |
2018 | $28.5M |
2017 | $102M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Aquaculture Tech in United States
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Aquaculture Tech companies in United States have raised $13M in equity funding across 5 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Aquaculture Tech companies in United States had raised $49.9M across 8 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 73.89% drop in funding in Aquaculture Tech companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Aquaculture Tech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8221 | 2025 | ||
Series A | 1097 | Aug 12, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7451 | May 21, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 5688 | Apr 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4609 | Mar 28, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Aquaculture Tech in United States
National Science Foundation is the top investor in Aquaculture Tech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Aquaculture Tech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Arlington (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Boston (United States) | ||
Providence (United States) |
M&A activity in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 23, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 22, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 12, 2023 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Apr 11, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 26, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | - |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | 3 |
IPOs in Aquaculture Tech in United States
In the year 2017, till January 2017, 1 IPO happened in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Aquaculture Tech sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 11, 2017 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jun 06, 2014 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Nov 23, 2011 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 12, 2003 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) |
Colleges which produce the most Aquaculture Tech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Aquaculture Tech in United States
Most number of Aquaculture Tech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 5 |
Stanford University | 3 |
Columbia University | 2 |
Harvard Business School | 2 |
Stanford Business School | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
Cornell University | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
Total funding in Aquaculture Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Aquaculture Tech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford Business School alumni are second, and University of Pennsylvania alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $176M |
Stanford Business School | $173M |
University of Pennsylvania | $125M |
Duke University | $117M |
Harvard University | $29.4M |
Harvard Business School | $26.8M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $11.2M |
Cornell University | $6.19M |
Columbia University | $410K |
University of Oxford | $125K |
Top News in Aquaculture Tech in United States
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ADM creates joint venture with Alltech in the animal feed segmentFusoes & Aquisicoes•Sep 25, 2025•ADM, Alltech
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ADM, Alltech launch North American Animal Feed Joint VentureFinancial Post•Sep 24, 2025•ADM, Alltech
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Innovasea Expands RAS Design Team with Experienced Aquaculture SpecialistPerishableNews.com•Apr 17, 2025•InnovaSea
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Marsapet Launches First Dog Food Featuring FeedKind Pet ProteinBusiness Wire•Feb 27, 2025•Calysta, Marsapet
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3D Fuel and Algix Announce the Release of Algae-Fuel, the 3D Printer Filament Made from Algae3DPrint.com•May 19, 2024•3D-Fuel, Algix
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Dr. Clauder’s, Calysta team up to debut fermented protein dog treatPet Food Processing•May 10, 2024•Dr.Clauder’s, Calysta
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World's First Dog Treats Launched Featuring Calysta’s FeedKind® Pet ProteinBusiness Wire•May 08, 2024•Dr.Clauder’s, Calysta
