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Oceanloop is a pioneer
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rapidly growing
RAS-tech sector.

Oceanloop is developing one of the most comprehensive platform technologies in the RAS industry, combining engineering, biology, software and operational expertise into a scalable model for premium seafood production. While Oceanloop is a privately held company, we actively engage with investors and strategic partners worldwide to accelerate the deployment of our technology and build the next generation of sustainable aquaculture.

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WHY INVEST IN LAND-BASED AQUACULTURE?

Land-based aquaculture is a food-tech megatrend

Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) have emerged as one of the most important growth segments in the global seafood industry. Over the past five years, billions of US dollars have been invested into land-based aquaculture, reflecting a fundamental shift in how premium seafood will be produced in the future. While the sector is still at an early stage, the long-term drivers behind this transition are structural, global and accelerating.
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WHY NOW

Seafood demand is growing fast. The old model cannot scale forever.

  • 01

    Wild Catch Limits

    Global wild fish catch has plateaued. Ocean stocks face mounting pressure from overfishing, climate change and shifting ecosystems.

  • 02

    Conventional Aquaculture Risks

    Disease outbreaks, environmental pressure, chemical use, and long cold chains compromise quality and supply security.

  • 03

    Rising Premium Demand

    Demand for premium, traceable, sustainable seafood is accelerating — especially in European and Asian gastronomy markets.

The future of seafood requires resilient local production

The global seafood industry is entering a period of unprecedented change. Climate change, extreme weather events, water scarcity, biodiversity loss and growing pressure on natural ecosystems are increasingly disrupting traditional seafood production. At the same time, geopolitical tensions, trade dependencies and rapidly growing middle classes in many exporting countries are reducing the reliability of global seafood supply chains, while local demand in those markets continues to increase.

Europe today imports more than 70% of the seafood it consumes, making food security increasingly dependent on global supply chains that are becoming more volatile every year.

Wild fisheries and conventional coastal aquaculture will remain essential parts of the global seafood system, but they alone cannot meet future demand while simultaneously providing the resilience, sustainability and supply security Europe requires.

Oceanloop was founded to help address this challenge. By producing premium seafood close to consumers in fully controlled land-based RAS facilities powered by renewable energy and circular resource use, we strengthen Europe's food resilience, reduce dependence on imports and create a scalable platform for sustainable seafood production in a rapidly changing world.

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Global risks ranked by severity over the short and long term:

2 years

  1. 1.Misinformation and disinformation
  2. 2.Extreme weather events
  3. 2.Societal polarization
  4. 4.Cyber insecurity
  5. 5.Interstate armed conflict
  6. 6.Lack of economic opportunity
  7. 7.Inflation
  8. 8.Involuntary migration
  9. 9.Economic downturn
  10. 10.Pollution

10 years

  1. 1.Extreme weather events
  2. 2.Critical change to Earth systems
  3. 2.Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse
  4. 4.Natural resource shortages
  5. 5.Misinformation and disinformation
  6. 6.Adverse outcomes of AI technologies
  7. 7.Involuntary migration
  8. 8.Cyber insecurity
  9. 9.Societal polarization
  10. 10.Pollution
  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Geopolitical
  • Societal
  • Technological

Source: Global Risk Report, WEF 2024

Population Growth

The world's population continues to grow while demand for high-quality animal protein increases. Seafood is one of the healthiest and most resource-efficient protein sources available, creating sustained demand for scalable production systems that can reliably supply premium products.

Climate Change

Climate change is placing increasing pressure on marine ecosystems. Rising water temperatures, changing ocean conditions and more frequent extreme weather events are making seafood production less predictable and increasing biological and operational risks for traditional production systems.

Food Security

Europe imports the majority of its seafood consumption. At the same time, geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and growing domestic demand in traditional producing countries are increasing the importance of resilient, regional food production and shorter supply chains.

Sustainability

Consumers, retailers and regulators are demanding seafood with lower environmental impact, greater transparency and responsible production standards. Land-based RAS offers the opportunity to significantly reduce water consumption, eliminate escapes, improve biosecurity and enable circular resource management.

Health & Food Safety

Consumers increasingly expect safe, traceable and locally produced food. Controlled farming environments allow continuous monitoring of water quality, fish health and production parameters, creating consistent product quality and full traceability from hatchery to harvest.

Digitalization & AI

Aquaculture is rapidly becoming a data-driven industry. Modern RAS facilities integrate sensors, automation, computer vision and artificial intelligence to optimize biological performance, energy efficiency and operational decision-making—transforming fish farming into a highly controlled industrial process.

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WHY INVEST IN OCEANLOOP

Why Oceanloop is different.

While many companies focus on building individual farms, Oceanloop is developing an integrated platform for premium land-based marine aquaculture. Over more than a decade, we have combined engineering, biology, software and operational expertise into a scalable system designed for commercial deployment. Our goal is not simply to produce seafood ourselves, but to enable a new generation of high-performance aquaculture projects across Europe and, over time, through international partnerships.
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Integrated Platform Technology

Oceanloop combines proprietary RAS engineering, biology, software, digital monitoring and operational know-how into one integrated platform. This enables consistent performance, rapid knowledge transfer and scalable deployment.

Multiple Revenue Streams

Oceanloop combines seafood production with a scalable technology platform. Revenue streams include farming, farm planning and project development, technology licensing, software and data services, laboratory support, feed supply, training and ongoing operational assistance. This diversified model enables Oceanloop to monetize both the seafood produced in its own farms and the long-term deployment of its technology across partner projects worldwide.

Decade-Long Technology & Commercial Leadership

Oceanloop combines more than a decade of continuous R&D with extensive commercial operating experience in marine recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Years of research, engineering and day-to-day farm operations have created unique biological, technical and operational know-how that cannot be replicated through engineering alone. This accumulated expertise provides a strong foundation for the global scale-up of the Oceanloop platform.

A World-Class Multidisciplinary Team

Oceanloop brings together experts in marine biology, RAS engineering, digital technologies, finance, project development and seafood commercialization. This combination of expertise enables the Company to manage the entire value chain—from R&D to industrial production.

Designed for Replication

Rather than developing one flagship farm, Oceanloop has created a modular platform that can be adapted to different species, production capacities and geographic markets. Standardized modules reduce technical complexity while enabling efficient scale-up.

Digital-First Operations

Through proprietary software, computer vision and data-driven farm management, Oceanloop is building a continuously improving operating system for land-based aquaculture. As additional farms are deployed, operational knowledge can increasingly be shared across the platform.

WHO IS INVESTED IN OCEANLOOP?

Oceanloop Is Backed by World-Class Investors and Strategic Partners.

Over the past decade, Oceanloop has attracted substantial investment from leading financial institutions, strategic industry partners and public funding programs. In addition to significant private investment, numerous national and international R&D projects have supported the continuous development of the Oceanloop platform, helping to transform the technology from research into commercial application. This strong network provides not only capital, but also deep industry expertise, technical know-how and long-term strategic support for Oceanloop's international growth.
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HATCH Blue Revolution Fund

HATCH Blue is one of the world's leading venture capital investors dedicated exclusively to sustainable aquaculture and the blue economy. With investments across the global seafood value chain, the fund provides Oceanloop with extensive international industry knowledge, strategic market access and a strong network of leading aquaculture entrepreneurs, technology companies and seafood producers.

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Stolt-Nielsen / Stolt Ventures / Stolt Sea Farm

Stolt-Nielsen is one of the world's most respected seafood and aquaculture companies, with decades of experience in marine farming, global seafood logistics and industrial-scale operations. Through Stolt Ventures and Stolt Sea Farm, Oceanloop benefits from unparalleled expertise in commercial aquaculture, international expansion and the industrialization of premium seafood production.

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Sander Aqua

Sander is one of Germany's leading pioneers in recirculating aquaculture systems and has developed RAS technology for more than 50 years. As Oceanloop's long-term engineering and technology partner, Sander contributes extensive experience in industrial system design, water treatment and the construction of reliable, high-performance RAS facilities.

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European Investment Bank (EIB)

The European Investment Bank is the financing institution of the European Union and one of the world's largest providers of long-term financing for innovation and sustainable infrastructure. Its support reflects the strategic relevance of Oceanloop's technology for strengthening European food security, sustainable aquaculture and industrial innovation.

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MBG Schleswig-Holstein & Innovationsfonds Schleswig-Holstein

MBG Schleswig-Holstein and the Innovationsfonds Schleswig-Holstein supports Oceanloop being a highly innovative and sustainable project for the land Schleswig-Holstein. As experienced regional innovation investors, they play an important role in financing technology development, commercial scale-up and the establishment of Oceanloop's operations in Northern Germany.

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