Baltimore, United States
Minnowtech is positioning itself as a transformative force in the Precision Aquaculture sector. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily at the intersection of Biotechnology, Waste Solution, and AgriTech.
The startup addresses a critical need in Pacific White-Leg (Litopenaeus vannamei) aquaculture, offering a subsurface biomass reading technology that enables shrimp farmers to optimize yield and profitability. Existing technologies in the industry fall short, leaving aquafarmers vulnerable to misjudgments about stock levels and feeding, and unaware of early indicators of diseases. Minnowtech’s innovative combination of sonar sensors and specific algorithms seeks to eliminate such uncertainties.
Having secured its most recent funding round in a Series A investment held on February 26, 2024, Minnowtech is backed by investors like TEDCO, University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, Propel Baltimore Fund, and the Abell Foundation. These strategic partnerships underscore the startup's potential for significant industry impact.
