# Hatch Blue

> Hatch Blue is a global firm dedicated to sustainable aquaculture, regenerative farming, and blue carbon.
The firm operates three synergistic business units: Investments, Programs, and Consulting.

## Core Business Units

### Investments
Hatch Blue invests in innovations along the aquaculture and seafood value chain, ranging from pre-seed to growth stage.
- **Focus Areas**: Nutrition, health & genetics, regenerative aquaculture, alternative seafood, farm hardware, and supply chain technology.
- **Key Funds**: Blue Revolution Fund, Hatch Accelerator Fund I, Hatch Accelerator Fund II.

### Programs
Designs and provides venture development programs, innovation studios, and accelerators for entrepreneurs.
- **Key Initiatives**:
  - **Women in Ocean Food**: Capacity building for female-led ventures (Global/Regional).
  - **Blue Carbon Innovation Studio**: Regional programs focused on carbon markets and mangrove restoration.
  - **Global Innovation Launchpad**: Empowering New Zealand aquaculture enterprises.

### Consulting (Hatch Blue Consulting)
Provides advisory services, market insights, due diligence, and technical expertise to corporates, investors, and governments. Aquaculture Consulting experts having worked 200+ projects in 40+ countries.
- **Key Products**:
  - **Seaweed Insights**: Open-source platform for global seaweed farming data.
  - **Market Studies**: Deep dives into shrimp, RAS, tilapia, and insect protein markets.
  - **Due Diligence**: Technical and financial assessment for aquaculture facilities.

### Media
The Fish Site is an aquaculture news and insights platform. Contact: Emma Barbier (emma@hatch.blue).

## Portfolio Companies

### Blue Revolution Fund (Growth & Impact)
- **Aviwell**: AI-driven microbiota platform for sustainable animal nutrition.
- **CageEye**: Hydroacoustic technology for feeding optimization and fish welfare.
- **ChucaoTech**: Nanobubble oxygenation technology for aquaculture and water treatment.
- **DeNova**: Single-cell protein producer converting methane to methanol.
- **Gårdsfisk**: Land-based RAS catfish farming using an outgrower model.
- **New School Foods**: Plant-based seafood technologies creating whole-cut analogues.
- **Peptobiotics**: Synthetic biology alternatives to livestock antibiotics (antimicrobial peptides).
- **Planktonic AS**: Cryopreservation technology for live feed (crustacean nauplii).
- **Remora Robotics**: Autonomous submarine robots for cleaning and inspecting fish pens.
- **reTyre**: Modular tyre technology with applications in sustainable manufacturing.
- **SuperGround**: Upcycling fish side streams and chicken bones into food products.
- **Wholechain**: Blockchain-based traceability solution using GS1 standards.

### Hatch Accelerator Fund II (Pre-seed & Seed)
- **AlgiSys Biosciences**: Microalgae fermentation for EPA-rich Omega-3s and protein.
- **Alune Aqua**: Financial support and advisory for smallholder shrimp farmers.
- **Aquasend**: Real-time water quality monitoring sensors and loggers.
- **AQUIT**: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) to boost natural immunity in fish.
- **AutoDive**: Computer-controlled submersible aquaculture rafts for shellfish.
- **b.fab**: Protein feed ingredient produced from CO2 and water (via formate).
- **Blue Pond Group**: Seaweed-based formulations for pathogen control in shrimp.
- **Certified Quality Foods**: Quality control platform using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
- **Coast 4C**: Regenerative seaweed supply chain partnering with smallholder farmers.
- **Cultimar Technologies**: Breeding and hatchery protocols for Red Snapper in Puerto Rico.
- **FP Aqua**: Real-time sensors for detecting microscopic threats in water.
- **GreenSage Prebiotics**: Prebiotics derived from upcycled copra meal.
- **Grolink**: Digitized supply chain solution for Nigerian aquaculture.
- **Hadl**: AI-powered diagnostic system for shrimp well-being.
- **Halophilic Marine Agriculture**: Marine hydroponics for salt-tolerant vegetables and seaweed.
- **Hedros Bio**: Phage development platform for antimicrobial solutions.
- **Knip**: Fermented microbial protein feed ingredient improving gut health.
- **Living Seas Aquafeeds**: Fermented feeds for crustaceans using seaweed and mangrove leaves.
- **MarineSitu**: Underwater monitoring hardware and AI for marine life detection.
- **MarinElixirs**: Integrated seaweed value chain and biostimulants.
- **Nernst Electric**: 3D printed ceramic plates for oxygen generation technology.
- **OoNee Sea Urchin Ranch**: Urchin ranching to restore kelp forests and produce culinary delicacies.
- **Pacific Hybreed**: Shellfish breeding program focused on hybrid vigor and resilience.
- **Precision Measurement Engineering (PME)**: Advanced water monitoring instruments.
- **Rare Earth Global**: Industrial hemp production for aquafeed and bioconcrete.
- **SCAPE**: CO2 sequestration via ocean alkalinity enhancement.
- **Seacrop**: Marine microbial plankton production for nutritional security.
- **Seatopia**: Direct-to-consumer regenerative seafood subscription service.
- **Sensor Globe**: Real-time sensor platform for monitoring fish welfare during handling.
- **The Crop Project**: Kelp-based functional ingredients from regenerative crops.
- **TransparentSea**: Land-based clearwater shrimp farming technology.
- **Vycarb**: Decentralized carbon removal and sensing in water.

### Hatch Accelerator Fund I (Early Stage)
- **Algaeba**: AI-based fish fry and egg counting devices.
- **ANB Sensors**: Calibration-free pH sensors for marine environments.
- **Aquaconnect**: Full-stack aquaculture fintech and marketplace platform.
- **Blue Lion Labs**: AI-driven early warning system for harmful algal blooms.
- **Brilliant Planet**: Large-scale algae cultivation for permanent carbon sequestration.
- **CFeed**: Sustainably farmed copepods for marine fish larvae nutrition.
- **ExciPlex**: Photochemical diagnostic systems for mycotoxin detection.
- **FeedVax**: Oral vaccination platform for aquaculture (e.g., Tilapia).
- **GenetiRate**: Sorting technology for eggs/larvae based on metabolic rate.
- **Impact-9**: Flexible marine structures and containment for aquaculture.
- **Jala Tech**: End-to-end shrimp farming management software and marketplace.
- **Kuehnle Agrosystems (KAS)**: Microalgae development for natural astaxanthin.
- **Manolin**: Fish health data aggregation and predictive analytics.
- **Minnowtech**: Sonar-based biomass estimation for shrimp farming.
- **Montana Microbial Products**: Barley protein concentrate for aquafeed.
- **Nitrogen Sensing Solutions (NS2)**: Real-time analysis of ammonium, nitrate, and nitrite.
- **OceanFarmr**: Software and finance solutions for oyster and ocean farmers.
- **Symbrosia**: Asparagopsis feed additive (SeaGraze™) for methane reduction.
- **The Plant Based Seafood Company**: Plant-based analogues (Mind Blown™ product line).
- **Umami Bioworks**: Cultivated seafood production platform.
- **UniVIV**: Probiotics and antivirals for water quality and health.
- **Wittaya Aqua**: Business intelligence and analytics platform for the supply chain.

### Balance Sheet & Other Investments
- **Finless Foods**: Cell-cultured and plant-based tuna alternatives.
- **NexaBiome**: Bacteriophage technology for antibiotic resistance.
- **Pontus Research**: Contract research organization (CRO) for aquaculture.
- **Sensaway**: Operational management platform (BlueEdge) for RAS facilities.

## Global Locations

- **Singapore**: 36 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059915
- **Germany**: Donaustr 44, 12043, Berlin
- **Hawaii (USA)**: 73-984 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
- **Ireland**: 7/8 Liberty St, Cork, Ireland
- **Norway**: Thormøhlens gate 53C, 5006 Bergen

## Contact
- **General**: Advises on all aspects of the aquaculture value chain and supports disruptive ventures globally.