Helge Gåsø’s Investment Firm, Frøy Kapital, Invests in Remora Robotics – Innovative Robotic Technology for Sustainable Cage Cleaning in Aquaculture
The autonomous robot makes the cleaning of nets at aquaculture sites far more gentle on the fish.
Remora Robotics, a leading player in autonomous cage cleaning, is raising up to 80 million in fresh capital. Among the investors is Frøy Kapital, which, along with existing investors Grieg Kapital, Momentum, and Singularity, is investing in Remora’s innovative robotic technology.
Frøy Kapital’s main goal is to contribute to the development of profitable businesses and create jobs along the Norwegian coast. They are now betting on robotic technology for net cleaning, an investment that signals a strong belief in Remora Robotics’ solutions. Ideal Partnership Biofouling on nets is a major challenge for the aquaculture industry, both in terms of operational optimization and fish health.
Milestone
Autonomous cleaning robots streamline the process and offer significant benefits for fish health and sustainability.
“With Frøy Kapital’s entry, we mark a new milestone. Their industry knowledge and experience make them an ideal investor to help propel our growth in this next phase,” says Svein Erik Gregersen, CEO of Remora Robotics.
Remora Robotics has developed an autonomous cleaning robot that removes harmful biofouling using gentle brushing technology, while also using sensors and advanced algorithms to monitor and inspect the fish cages. Future Growth and Development The investment from Frøy Kapital, along with further investments from existing owners Grieg Kapital, Momentum, and Singularity, underpins a solid platform for Remora Robotics.
“We believe Remora Robotics’ technology has the potential to change the way the industry thinks about net cleaning and set new standards for both sustainability and animal welfare in aquaculture. Our investment is an expression of our belief in the technology and the company’s potential,” says Tomas Okstad, Investment Director at Frøy Kapital.
Together, the new and existing investors will work to scale the business and expand both nationally and globally.
“Remora has clear goals that we are well on our way to achieving. Our focus is to continue our expansion in Norway, so that we can deliver our technology to customers along the entire Norwegian coast. In the long term, the global market will obviously also be a target. With Frøy Kapital on board, all the prerequisites are in place to achieve this,” says Gregersen.
