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Aquabyte

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Applying machine learning and computer vision to aquaculture

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2017Food

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022

Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Aquabyte

Aquabyte is a pioneering startup that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to revolutionize the aquaculture industry. With a presence in both Silicon Valley, USA, and Norway, the company combines cutting-edge technology from the innovation hub of Silicon Valley with deep expertise in Norwegian fish farming. This dual-location strategy ensures that Aquabyte remains at the forefront of technological advancements while staying grounded in practical industry knowledge.

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Aquabyte primarily serves fish farmers, providing them with advanced tools to optimize their operations. The company's technology focuses on automating critical tasks such as lice counting and biomass estimation. By using AI and machine learning, Aquabyte's systems can analyze underwater images to provide accurate data on fish health and growth. This helps fish farmers make informed decisions, reduce costs, and improve the overall efficiency of their operations.

The market Aquabyte operates in is the global aquaculture industry, which is growing rapidly as the demand for seafood increases. The company’s business model is based on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) approach. This means that clients subscribe to Aquabyte's services and pay a recurring fee to use their technology. This model provides a steady stream of revenue for Aquabyte and ensures that clients receive continuous updates and improvements to the software.

Aquabyte makes money by charging fish farmers for access to its AI-powered platform. The subscription fees vary based on the size of the operation and the specific services required. Additionally, the company may offer premium features or add-ons for an extra cost, providing further customization and value to its clients.

In summary, Aquabyte is transforming the aquaculture industry by providing innovative AI solutions that help fish farmers optimize their operations. The company operates in a growing market, serving a specific niche with a robust SaaS business model that ensures recurring revenue.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 101
Open positions: 2
Dealroom signal: 90.5/100
Sub-industry: AgriTech
Sector: Food, Farming, Aquaculture, Marine, Core AI, Primary Production, iSensing & Robotics
Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, IoT InternetOfThings
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
BUYOUTOther financing	Dec 2025	$0	—	Vitruvian Partners	↗
SERIES BOther financing	Jul 2022	$25M	$100M	Struck Capital · Alliance Ventures · Westerly Winds · SBVA	↗

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Revenue, earnings and profit over time

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Year	Revenue	Growth	EBITDA	Margin
2026
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2020		—

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Aquabyte website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Aquabyte is 790 monthly website visits, up 21.5% over the last three months. Aquabyte's team grew 16.1% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits790 3-month web change+21.5% 1-year team growth+16.1%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2017–Jul 2026

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Open positions

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Feeding Solutions SpecialistBergen, Norway, Northern Europe, Europe · Other · Aug 11, 2026 Quality EngineerBergen, Norway, Northern Europe, Europe · Other · Jun 30, 2026

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