The Problem. Limited number of species have been adapted to aquaculture
Imports in the Americas >90%
Trade Deficit
$50Bn
Seafood mislabeling and fraud
Catalyze the transformation of the Americas into a modern seafood production hub by solving the problem of market-relevant fingerling supply
The Optimal Species. Atlantic Red Snapper
Market Value
$20/kg
Established Market
$1Bn
In trials, FCR as low as 1.2
10 months to market (500g)
The Solution. First and only technology for closed cycle farming of the Atlantic Red Snapper
Species: Lutjanus campechanus
Foundational Research at UM and UF ($3.5M Grants)
Business Model. Fingerlings sales to farmers in the Caribbean
Beachhead market is the Caribbean
Potential market of 50M
First mover and high barrier to entry
Direct delivery to cages. Reducing logistical and operational cost for farmers
Juveniles (5 grams) will be produced by Cultimar Technologies (PR)
Juveniles are transferred directly into the cages
Cultimar Technologies
Clients
Value Proposition. Unlocking Red Snapper Fingerling Production and Delivery
Derisking Farming Operations
Catalyzing New Aquaculture Expansion
Consistent fingerling supply
Novel species with established market and unmet need
Predictable fingerling pricing
Robust breeding program
Reduced cost and complexity of farm startup and operations
Proximity to untapped markets
Cutting-edge Hatchery. Under construction in Puerto Rico will be the first in the world to cultivate Atlantic Red Snapper
3,000 m2 warehouse facility
Capacity to produce 20M juveniles per year
Inauguration Summer 2026
Our Long-term Goal: Sustainable seafood production across every coastal community in the Americas
Develop a profitable industry in the region
Impact 10,000 people that work in seafood
Foster economic development in the region
Change the Paradigm and Reverse Trade Dynamics
Change the Paradigm and Reverse Trade Dynamics
