Lead by an experienced team of proven land-based aquaculture entrepreneurs and operational professionals, the company meets the critical trifecta for an optimal business case in land-based farming:
HIGH VALUE SPECIES
Black Cod is consistently amongst the highest priced fish globally across the high-end restaurant and premium retail segments
DEPLOYED IN MARKETS THAT LACK LOCAL SUPPLY
Global supply based primarily on wild catch from North America, resulting in markets such as the EU, Japan, and The Gulf being fully import-dependant
SPECIES WELL SUITED FOR LAND-BASED FARMING
Proven full cycle hatchery protocols and well suited for land-based (RAS) grow out
Based out of Zeeland, The Netherland
COFOUNDERS
The Black Cod Company is founded by one of the more experienced and proven teams in land-based aquaculture, including Managing Partners Ohad Maiman and Thue Holm – founders of two of the leading global land-based farming companies.
OHAD MAIMAN
Managing Partner AquaFounders Capital
Founder/Former CEO The Kingfish Company (EURONEXT:KING)
THUE HOLM
Managing Partner AquaFounders Capital
Founder/former CTO Atlantic Sapphire (EURONEXT:ASA)
MILESTONES ACHIEVED TO DATE
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Optimal Site Secured
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Key permits in place
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Dutch Government (RVO) approval for new species production
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Rare in-house knowhow of proven protocols for Black Cod full-cycle hatchery
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Advanced System Design, pricing and financing options
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CRADA cooperation agreement with NOAA in progress
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Engagement with debt providers (Rabobank, ExFin, Groenfonds)
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Seed round funded by AquaFounders Capital
