The Business of Aquaculture
Welcome to the Business of Aquaculture podcast! This is the podcast for the sustainable business movement in the aquafarming and ocean ranching industries. This podcast aims to amplify the voices of entrepreneurs addressing the UN Global Goals aka Sustainable Development Goal - SDG14 - to conserve and sustainably use the oceans and the seas. Listen in to fellow business aquaculturists in their journey in this new model of food production of making their business sustainable and help the ocean's ecology while also making a profit all at the same time. Get inspired to learn how even small to medium businesses can make an impact to save the seas, leave a legacy, and have a better quality of life. One of our goals is you take away a nugget of wisdom that will help your business move from the Industrial Revolution to Business 5.0. Our vision is that of collaboration in the aquaculture industry.
The Business of Aquaculture
🎙️ From Outsider to Industry Vanguard: How Ace Aquatec Secured £10M to Redefine Aquaculture Tech
In this powerful episode of The Business of Aquaculture, we're welcoming back Nathan Pyne-Carter, CEO of Ace Aquatec, a pioneer in ethical and intelligent aquaculture technology. Three years ago, Nathan spoke about bringing an "outsider’s perspective" to the industry. Today, he returns as a leader who just closed a £10 million funding round led by Stolt Ventures, signaling Ace Aquatec's transformation into a global force in sustainable aquaculture.
We dive deep into:
- 🔍 How outsider thinking became insider credibility with major institutional investors
- 📡 The leap from stunning systems to AI-powered biomass and behavioral analytics through A-BIOMASS® and A-FISH IQ
- 🌏 Strategies behind Ace Aquatec’s geographic growth from Scotland to Asia and the Americas
- 🧭 Maintaining a visionary mindset while managing localized aquatech solutions under diverse regulations
Nathan also shares insights on navigating the competitive AI landscape, scaling responsibly, and what the future holds for aquaculture innovation.
Catch this forward-looking conversation that’s as much about leadership and funding strategy as it is about revolutionary tech.
🎧 Listen now — and if you missed our first chat with Nathan, check out Season 3, Episode 9 from March 2022.