Catchwise
Category: AI in Climate / Energy
Catchwise uses AI to optimize fishing operations by reducing search times and cutting fuel consumption. Catchwise was founded in 2023. The company is led by Tomas Roaldsnes. Based in Headquartered in Oslo, Norway with temporary offices in Ålesund. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: €1.25 million. Latest round: Pre-Seed. Key investors include Dreamcraft Ventures, Sondo, Ocean Impact, Angel investors.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Headquartered in Oslo, Norway with temporary offices in Ålesund
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- €1.25 million
Value proposition
Enhances fishing efficiency and sustainability by reducing search time and fuel consumption through real-time predictive analytics.
Products and solutions
AI-driven maritime analytics platform, Integration of SAT-AIS data, historical fisheries data, and real-time ocean conditions
Unique value
Merges advanced AI with extensive ocean data to deliver actionable insights specifically for commercial fishing operations.
Target customer
Commercial fishing vessels and companies
Industries served
Wild fishery industry
Technology advantage
Real-time predictive analytics and operational automation that optimize fishing routes and reduce fuel consumption.
How they differentiate
Focuses exclusively on AI-driven, data-intensive solutions for optimizing commercial fishing, setting it apart from broader tech solutions.
Main competitors
Other maritime analytics and sustainable fishing technology providers
Key partnerships
Dreamcraft Ventures, Sondo, Ocean Impact, Angel investors from companies like Oda, Enode, and Meltwater
Notable customers
Ishavet (Bluewild), Gadus Njord (Lerøy Havfisk)
Major milestones
Winner of the FishAI Sustainable Commercial Fishing Competition 2022 Operational since March 2024
Growth metrics
300+ skippers use the platform daily across 100+ companies in 9 countries; 30% of Norwegian fishers have adopted Catchwise in the last 2 years
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in sustainable and efficient fishing practices using innovative technology.
Geographic focus
Primarily Norway, with plans for international expansion
Patents and IP
None
About Tomas Roaldsnes
Tomas Roaldsnes has a diverse background that blends technology, business design, and entrepreneurship. He co-founded and led Amiroh Smart Mirror as CEO before taking on roles as a Junior Blockchain Consultant at EVRY and a Specialist in Userdata and Experimentation at VG. His core expertise lies in commercialization, product innovation, and new service development, which he now applies as the CEO and Co-Founder of Catchwise.
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Official website: https://catchwise.no/