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Munich-based Oceanloop secures up to €38.5 million to scale its aquaculture technology. The funding includes equity commitments from Hatch Blue and Stolt Ventures, alongside a venture-debt facility from the European Investment Bank.

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

€38.5 Million

Round Type

Venture - Series Unknown

MunichAgriculture and FarmingFarming

Investors

European Investment BankStolt VenturesHatch Blue

Description

Oceanloop has secured up to €38.5 million to enhance its land-based aquaculture technology and expand the production of Giant Grouper in Europe. The financing consists of new equity commitments from Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures, along with a €32 million venture-debt facility from the European Investment Bank. This support enables Oceanloop to scale its proven technology into an international aquaculture platform. Founded in 2023, Oceanloop develops software-driven recirculating aquaculture systems for premium marine seafood.

Company Information

Company

Oceanloop

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Oceanloop is a Munich-based German aquaculture technology company that develops modular, software-driven recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for premium marine seafood. Founded in 2023, it was formed through the merger of Crusta Nova and Sander's marine RAS expertise. Oceanloop is pioneering the farming of Giant Grouper in Europe and aims to scale its technology for commercial production. The company integrates all aspects of marine farming into a single platform to facilitate the development and operation of commercial marine farms.

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