Shrimpl, an aquaculture analytics software provider, signed a strategic agreement with Enture Capital, a Mexican private equity and investment banking firm. This partnership is a shared commitment to advancing sustainable aquaculture through innovative financial solutions and technology-driven risk management.
Enture Capital has launched a sustainable aquaculture investment fund, leveraging its expertise in capital management within the agribusiness sector. The fund is designed to address the critical need for transition finance and working capital in Latin America´s aquaculture industry, which is facing growing demands for sustainable infrastructure, farming practices and operational efficiency.
Through this collaboration, the fund will incorporate Shrimpl’s risk management framework, oversight, and technology services. Shrimpl’s platform will enable precise measurement, management, and mitigation of aquaculture credit risks while also streamlining deal sourcing and loan lifecycle management. These tools can empower stakeholders to make informed decisions, optimize financial outcomes, and enhance measurable sustainability across the value chain.
The collaboration between Shrimpl and Enture Capital spans the entire value chain, working with key stakeholders to unlock efficiencies and drive significant value creation from pond to plate. With Shrimpl’s connected, data-driven analytics and operating system, the partnership supports vertically integrated businesses, feed mills, seafood processors, and hardware technology providers. Enabled by Shrimpl and Enture Capital’s transition finance solutions, the fund will fast-track sustainability and traceability goals, delivering measurable impact across the industry.
This partnership highlights the transformative potential of technology in the aquaculture industry. By combining Enture’s financial expertise with Shrimpl’s aquaculture and risk analytics, the initiative aims to:
- Improve margins: Enhance profitability for farmers, feed mills, and other stakeholders through data-driven decision-making.
- Reduce risk: Implement robust frameworks to mitigate financial and operational risks, fostering resilience in the sector.
- Deliver environmental and social benefits: Support sustainable farming practices, reduce environmental impacts, and contribute to global food security.
“The partnership with Enture Capital is a significant milestone for Shrimpl. By combining our technology with Enture’s capital management expertise, we set a new standard for sustainable aquaculture finance,” said Ciaron McKinley, CEO of Shrimpl.
“Sustainability is at the core of our mission, and the Sustainable Aquaculture Investment Fund represents a critical step in bridging the financing gap in this vital industry for sustainable technology transition,” said Ulises Jasso, Socio Director of Enture Capital.
“Combining Shrimpl’s digital aquaculture platform and Enture Capital’s financial solutions, feed mills and their clients can obtain an advance to a connected, data-driven future. By integrating sustainability, traceability, and a seamless ecosystem of lending and insurance services, stakeholders will accelerate growth and improve margins,” the companies concluded.
