Startup · United States
Shinkei Systems
HQ El Segundo, CaliforniaFounded 202111-50 employeesUpdated
Shinkei Systems is revolutionizing the seafood industry by automating the traditional Japanese ike-jime fish harvesting technique through advanced robotics and AI.
Funding3 rounds · $28.3M
- Equity raised
- $28.3M
- Latest
- $22.0MSeries A · Jun 13, 2025
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | Series A | $22.0M | — | Founders Fund | — | Reported |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Undisclosed | $6.3M | — | — | — | Confirmed |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Seed | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Reported |
- Series ALed by Founders Fund$22.0MJun 13, 2025
- UndisclosedConfirmed$6.3MJan 22, 2024
- SeedUndisclosedMar 22, 2022
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Systems2
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People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Reed Ginsberg · LinkedIn ↗ | CTO |
| Saif Khawaja · LinkedIn ↗ | CEO |
Hiring Observations10 observed listings
El Segundo, California, United States · Full time · Engineering
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El Segundo, California, United States · Full time · Engineering
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El Segundo, California, United States · Full time · Manufacturing
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El Segundo, California, United States · Internship · Engineering
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Sources7
Profile2
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Shinkei Systems · Supports Organization · website
“## Artisanal quality at industrial scale. Shinkei uses robotics to build a world where fishermen thrive, supply chains are transparent, and American food systems restore national vitality. The State of the Fishing Industry ## Two-thirds of all fish harvested never make it to a plate. [Source](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jul/09/one-in-three-fish-caught-never-makes-it-to-the-plate-un-report) Commercial fishing operates with legacy tools and practices largely unchanged for over a century. While aerospace lands rockets and AI reshapes industries, systemic inefficiency means most fish never make it to a plate - waste that impacts fishermen, processors, distributors, and the American public. We see a vitalistic opportunity. Every fish has a store of energy and freshness th”
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Supports Organization · founded year
“Shinkei Systems is a series A company based in New York City(United States),founded in 2021 by Saif Khawaja.”
Systems1
- 3CompanyTechnology | Shinkei Systems
Shinkei Systems · Supports System
“Poseidon processes thousands of fish daily using an artisanal Japanese technique called ike jime.”
Funding2
- 4Regulatory filingShinkei Systems Corp. - SEC Form D (0001924433-24-000001)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Feb 5, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount
“Total Amount Sold $ 6,274,307 USD”
- 5DatabaseShinkei company profile
Octen Business Search · Supports Funding round, Organization · employee range, Organization · hq region
“funding round: Seed Round, 2022-03-22”
People1
- 6OtherBlack Flag 100
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“Shinkei Systems is revolutionizing the seafood industry by automating the traditional Japanese ike-jime fish harvesting technique through advanced robotics and”
Other1
- 7CompanyShinkei Systems careers
Supports Job posting
“Regional Sales Director (REMOTE) Sales • United States • Full time • Remote”
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