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Shinkei Systems

El Segundo, United States

RoboticsAgtechFoodtech

Location

El Segundo, United States

Founded

2021

Team size

11-50

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About Shinkei Systems

Shinkei builds Poseidon, a refrigerator-sized robot that humanely kills fish on fishing boats using computer vision and automated brain piercing, operating as a vertically integrated fish harvester and processor.

What sets it apart

Its Poseidon robot automates the Japanese ike jime method at sea, combining humane fish slaughter with premium-quality, longer-lasting seafood. [4][2]

Sectors

RoboticsAgtechFoodtechSupply Chain

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerCommercial fishing vessels, seafood processors, and fish distributors

Notable

  • Raised $22M Series A in 2024
  • Reached about $30M total funding
  • Operates Poseidon across ships in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
  • Launched Seremoni as a consumer-facing distribution arm
  • Claims shelf life up to 3x longer than conventionally caught seafood

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FAQ

What does Shinkei Systems do?

Shinkei builds Poseidon, a refrigerator-sized robot that humanely kills fish on fishing boats using computer vision and automated brain piercing, operating as a vertically integrated fish harvester and processor.

Where is Shinkei Systems based?

Shinkei Systems is based in El Segundo, United States, founded in 2021.

Who has invested in Shinkei Systems?

Investors in Shinkei Systems include Founders Fund, Interlagos, Yamato Holdings, Shrug, CIV, Jaws, Mantis and Cantos.