Shinkei Systems builds a proprietary technology stack that combines robotics, supply-chain tracking, AI species identification, and cold storage to automate ikejime, a Japanese fish-slaughter technique, via its onboard Poseidon device. The device is installed on commercial fishing vessels and processes each fish within seconds of capture; Shinkei digitally tracks each catch and pays fishermen more for higher-quality fish. The company sells the resulting product under the Seremoni Grade brand and lists placements at high-end restaurants such as Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Atomix, and retailers including Happier Grocery and Pullman Market. Shinkei has formed distribution partnerships, notably with Yamato Transport to move U.S.-caught seafood into Japanese markets including Toyosu fish market. Founded in 2021 by Saif Khawaja and Reed Ginsberg and based in El Segundo, California, the company has raised $30 million to date. With the Series A proceeds, Shinkei plans to expand its retail and vessel footprint and grow its engineering team to scale deployment.

Total raised

$29M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jun 2025