Best Aquaculture Tech Companies in Norway
The 91 best Aquaculture Tech companies in Norway in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Salmon Evolution.
Norway's Aquaculture Tech sector draws serious attention here: this directory ranks 91 tracked companies by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, giving you a clear map of where capital is actually landing across Norway's fish-farming innovation economy.
The headline number is $189M in total disclosed funding across those 91 companies, with Salmon Evolution alone accounting for $92M of that pool. That's not a rounding error, that's one company pulling nearly half the sector's disclosed capital. Proximar Seafood follows at $49M, Aqua Robotics at $12M, and Remora at $10M. So when you're sizing up this field, a handful of filers are doing the heavy lifting. The market context backs the concentration: aquaculture is forecast to hit roughly $1.4B by 2028, driven in part by the projection that aquaculture will supply over 50% of global seafood by 2030. I'd watch the offshore aquaculture thread closely, because Norway's regulatory push toward exposed-site licensing is reshaping capex decisions for the whole cohort. Active backers including Europa, EIC Fund, and Farvatn Venture are the names moving deals right now, and coverage of sustainable fisheries themes keeps climbing.
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Ranked: Best Aquaculture Tech companies in Norway
| # | Company | Last round | Disclosed funding | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | akva group AKVA group is provides design and manufacturing of steel cages, plastic cages & work boats, feed systems… | — | — | 1,394 | — | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Vimeo+13 | Top 5M | 4 patents Aquaculture processing equipment for invertebrate part separation and barge-based breeding systems. | 1 expansion |
| 2 | AKVANTI Developer of cloud and AI-based cameras for migratory fish monitoring | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Angler ID Provider of an app-based platform for fishing licenses | — | — | — | Christoffer Bakken Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Anteo Web-based resource management and decision support software for offshore aquaculture operations | — | — | — | Sverre Marvik CEO | WebflowPlausiblejsDelivr+12 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 5 | Aquabio Developer of AI and cloud-based sonar control panel systems for fish farms | — | — | 3 | Berit Heltne CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | aquagen as AquaGen AS is a breeding company, develops, produces, and delivers genetic materials. | — | — | 160 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+21 | Top 10M | 53 patents Genetic selection tools for salmonid maturation, disease resistance, and pigment utilization | 2 job openings · 1 launch · 1 award |
| 7 | AquaOptima Platform providing monitoring solutions for fish farms | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Artec Aqua Developer of land-based aquaculture farming solution | — | — | 50 | Ingegjerd Eidsvik CEO | — | — | 10 patents Aquaculture vessel water flow generation and regulation systems for fish rearing | — |
| 9 | Autentik Innovative energy industry tools for efficient and reliable downhole intervention solutions | — | — | 4 | Roy Kristiansen CEO | — | — | 9 patents Patents concentrated in construction | — |
Top 12 Aquaculture Tech companies in Norway
#1
Series A · Stavanger, Rogaland · founded 2016 · 12 employees$10.4Mraised▾
Technology firm specializing in aquaculture robotics. It offers solutions for fish net cleaning and inspection.
- Jul 2025Series A$16.2M
- Sep 2024Series A$7.6M
- Aug 2023Seed$2.8M
#2
Public · Molde, More og Romsdal · founded 2017 · 6 employees$92.4Mraised▾
Sustainable salmon farming, extending ocean potential with responsible practices. They are pioneering a new standard in salmon production through responsible and innovative farming techniques. Combining the best of ocean conditions with land-based technology, they raise salmon sustainably in a safe and optimized environment. Their focus is on water quality, fish welfare, and environmental responsibility, resulting in high-quality salmon. They utilize a hybrid flow-through system for sustainable production with controlled growth conditions, minimizing risks. They are committed to transparency and community engagement, aiming to be a beacon for sustainable aquaculture. They are listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
- Jun 2024Post IPO$34.1M
- Apr 2023Post IPO—
- Dec 2020Grant (prize money)$11M
- Sep 2020Series C$57.1M
#3
Acquired · Oslo, Oslo · founded 1996 · 4 employees$2.3Mraised▾
Provider of genetically improved tilapia breeds for aquaculture production purposes. The company focuses on research and development to ensure genetic gain for farmers. Products are suitable for pond and cage production, with favorable traits. The company maintains standards for environmental care, fish welfare, food safety, and social responsibility.
#4
Seed · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2024$1.4Mraised▾
AI tools for optimizing fisheries and marine operations. It provides solutions to improve route planning, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance sustainability in commercial fishing. The platform supports decision-making with real-time data and predictive models.
- Mar 2025Seed$1.4M
#5
Public · Bergen, Vestland · founded 2015 · 3 employees$49.3Mraised▾
Land-based Atlantic salmon farming in Japan, sustainable and high-quality. The company specializes in producing fresh, premium Atlantic salmon using land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology at the foot of Mount Fuji. This innovative approach ensures minimal environmental impact, reduces the need for overseas airfreight, and promotes sustainable nourishment. The company focuses on delivering locally produced Atlantic salmon to the Japanese market throughout the year. The salmon is bred using Icelandic eggs, Japanese feed, electricity, and water, utilizing a local workforce. The company is committed to biosecurity protocols, ensuring high fish welfare and eliminating the need for medication. The company aims to provide eco-friendly, first-class produce to meet the growing demand for sustainable and high-quality seafood.
- Dec 2023Post IPO$13.2M
- Jan 2021Series C$49.3M
#6
Series B · Bryne, Rogaland · founded 2016 · 12 employees$11.9Mraised▾
Sustainable aquaculture solutions provider, enhancing fish welfare through advanced robotic technology. The company focuses on developing and delivering innovative robotic solutions for the aquaculture industry. Their core offering promotes a healthier ecosystem for fish, leading to improved growth and overall well-being. The technology ensures gentle and effective cleaning without causing stress to the fish, contributing to better fish welfare and higher growth rates. By creating a growth-free environment, the company's solutions offer biological, environmental, and economic benefits. They are committed to sustainable development within the aquaculture sector, offering a compelling opportunity for individuals seeking to contribute to a technologically advanced and environmentally conscious industry. The company's approach minimizes handling, prioritizing fish health and welfare for sustainable production.
- Jan 2024Series B$8.1M
- Mar 2020Series A$3.7M
#7
Deadpooled · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2019 · 6 employees$7.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer and operator of recirculating aquaculture systems for sustainable seafood production. They have developed land-based facilities for salmon production. They also offer product installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, and follow-up services.
- Oct 2021Series A$7.5M
#8
Seed · Trondheim, Trondelag · founded 2016 · 10 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Provider of feed optimization solutions for aquaculture farmers. It enables farmers to optimize the feeding performance of aquaculture through video documentation and analysis. It collects feeding videos and feeding data to offer analysis that makes breeders understand, evaluate and compare feeding performance. It also offers solutions for the optimization of the production of aqua biology and the simulation of feeding situations.
- Mar 2023Seed$1.9M
#9
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2000 · 61 employees$2.7Mraised▾
Bluegrove provides tools and solutions for measuring fish appetite for feeding. It offers a cyber biophysical system (CBS) system that uses intelligent algorithms to monitor or control a natural environment. Using measurements, analysis, and human expertise to offer real-time feeding based on the behavior and appetite of the fish.
- Jul 2022Grant (prize money)$2.7M
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$60.6K
#10
Acquired · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2012 · 60 employees$5.2Mraised▾
Developer of laser technology for sea lice removal and fish health. The system uses laser technology to remove sea lice and monitor fish health. This method eliminates physical handling, reducing stress and injuries to the fish. The system promotes fish welfare and more efficient farming practices. The company provides research within fish health.
- Dec 2016Series A$5.2M
- Jul 2015Grant (prize money)$54.8K
- Feb 2015Grant (prize money)$56.5K
- 2012Grant (prize money)$636K
#11
Funding Raised · Stavanger, Rogaland · founded 2000 · 6 employees$1.6Mraised▾
Operators of AI and robotics enabled recirculating aquaculture systems for sustainable lobster production. They have developed environmentally controlled land-based farming systems that recirculate the seawater and automate climatic conditions such as temperature, water quality monitoring, water flow monitoring, & compartment control. It also helps in controlling diseases and promotes sustainable seafood production.
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$57.8K
- Nov 2019Grant (prize money)$1.5M
#12
Late Stage · Sandnes, Rogaland · founded 2016 · 2 employees$364.3Kraised▾
Platform providing fishing gear retrieval solutions. It focuses on helping fisheries recover lost or discarded fishing equipment efficiently. The system supports sustainable fishing practices by reducing environmental impact.
- Jan 2023Post IPO$364.3K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Aquaculture Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Aquaculture is moving in Norway
A read on the academic research around Aquaculture — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 1,719 Norway-affiliated papers.
- Norwegian Institute of Marine Research374
- University of Bergen240
- Nofima211
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences208
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology193
- Fishery6→27
- Fish
1→20 - Salmo3→9
- Population1→7
- Genome2→7
- Fishery31→146
- Fish
13→95 - Salmo17→80
- Lepeophtheirus10→41
- Animal science2→25
- Fishery57→157
- Fish
20→85 - Fish farming19→49
- Salmo23→51
- Lepeophtheirus15→41
Where aquaculture is researched across Norway
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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