Draft:Aquabyte

Aquabyte is a technology company applying machine learning and computer vision to address food sustainability issues.

Overview
Aquabyte was founded in 2017 by Bryton Shang. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Aquabyte utilizes artificial intelligence and computer vision to innovate the aquaculture sector. This technology provides real-time fish population data to help farmers make decisions. This has applications in sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, and appetite detection.

The company specializes in an aquaculture farm monitoring software platform. This platform employs computer vision to oversee fish health, detect early signs of disease, and enhance feeding schedules.

The company provides aquaculture monitoring systems utilizing cameras and Machine learningmachine learning to enhance fish farming practices.

In 2018, Aquabyte secured $3.5 million in seed funding led by Costanoa Ventures and New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with Princeton University participating. The company secured $10 million in Series A funding and $25 million in Series B funding, led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with participation from The Nature Conservancy.

Aquabyte is currently valued at over $100 million. It operates worldwide, partnering with fish farms to improve aquaculture practices and address the growing need for sustainable protein sources.

Recognition
Forbes recognized Aquabyte as one of the Top 25 Innovative AgTech Startups, showcasing its technology-driven contributions to aquaculture.