# Vertical Oceans Pte.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/vertical-oceans-pte

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Singapore
- Website: www.verticaloceans.blue
- Total disclosed funding: $4M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 3, 2022)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Vertical Oceans Pte. Ltd. is a sustainable aquaculture company dedicated to producing fresh, natural shrimp using innovative farming techniques and advanced technology, catering to environmentally conscious consumers and businesses alike.Founded in 2020, Vertical Oceans specializes in the sustainable aquaculture of shrimp in Singapore. The company has undergone no major pivots since its inception. It operates from its headquarters in Singapore and was co-founded by individuals with relevant backgrounds in aquaculture and technology. In June 2022, Vertical Oceans raised USD 4.00 mn in a Seed funding round led by Khosla Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 4.00 mn, with a current valuation of USD 9.737 mn.Vertical Oceans specializes in the production of fresh, natural shrimp through an innovative aquaculture system that leverages advanced artificial intelligence and sustainable farming practices. Their core product offerings include shrimp cultivated in their proprietary iHAB (intelligent Habitat) systems, which utilize the Tide OS for autonomous operations and Moana Brain for real-time ecosystem optimization. The shrimp produced are marketed as 100% natural and antibiotic-free, appealing to health-conscious consumers and environmentally aware clients. Vertical Oceans primarily serves B2B clients, including seafood distributors and retailers, as well as direct consumers looking for premium, sustainably farmed seafood.Vertical Oceans generates revenue through direct sales of their shrimp products to wholesalers and retailers, as well as partnerships with food service providers and grocery chains. Their pricing structure reflects the premium quality of their offerings, emphasizing sustainable and ethical farming practices. Clients place bulk orders for shrimp, leveraging the company's innovative supply chain systems to ensure timely delivery and consistent supply. The company's flagship offerings, including their antibiotic-free shrimp, are marketed within the competitive seafood market.Vertical Oceans aims to expand its product line with new offerings focused on enhancing the sustainability and nutritional profile of its shrimp. The company is also targeting new markets in North America, Europe, and Asia by 2025 to meet the rising demand for sustainable seafood. The recent Seed funding of USD 4.00 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing operational capabilities and market outreach.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 3, 2022 — SOSV
- Seed, Sep 28, 2021, $4M — Khosla Ventures, SOSV

## Investors

- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Seed
- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed