I’m excited to finally announce that Shinkei has raised $6m in seed funding led by Cantos, with participation from 8VC, Impatient Ventures, Ravelin, Susa Ventures/Humba Ventures, Carya Venture Partners, Red & Blue Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, Ratio, Undeterred Capital, Spacecadet, LMNT Ventures and others joining existing investors.
Press Release: https://lnkd.in/dziQYHe8
Shinkei is automating the fishing industry.
3 billion people rely on fish as a primary source of protein (UN), but as little as 1 in 3 fish actually make it to a plate in America (Guardian). Waste from spoilage and bycatch contributes to the pressure on high volume fishing with tight margins across the chain. While the US is a leader in policy and sustainability, the reality is the frameworks of seafood, relative to other supply chains, still have catching up to do.
The integration of robotics into seafood is lagging relative to agriculture and terrestrial animals — seafood needs a shake up.
Shinkei is building the nervous system for the next generation of meat processing. Our robots have unlocked exponential improvements in unit economics for our partners across the supply chain.
Our software-defined platform combines the elegance of mechanism design and controls with vanguard perception models and internal research to unlock a scale to processes previously thought impossible. Partners with 10-figure revenue faced problems that "could never be solved" and see solutions come to life through early implementation. We believe in sustainability, deliciousness and beauty — for all.
Our phenomenal team of ex-SpaceX and early Anduril engineers are leading our charge. If you're interested in fortifying one of America's core industries — reach out. Come join us: https://lnkd.in/dSuVJffQ
It takes a village and I'm extremely thankful for our passionate team, extraordinary investors and the generous mentors who continue to help us along the way. From fish sommeliers to farm operators to fishermen to the chefs themselves, the support from the industry continues to be remarkable.
More to come, but for now: back to building.