Backed by a significant Venture Kick investment, bernese start-up Kidemis harnesses innovative technology to revolutionize sustainable aquaculture.
Kidemis, a start-up specializing in sustainable aquaculture solutions, has received a CHF 150,000 investment from Venture Kick. This funding aims to further develop its pioneering mycelium fermentation technology, which transforms agricultural side streams into superior, sustainable feed for farmed seafood. The company’s commitment to sustainable development goals (SDGs) drives its innovation in creating economically viable and nutritionally advanced products.
Founded by Constantin Marakhov, Sean Wassermann, and John Ericsson, Kidemis is headquartered in Zollikofen (canton of Bern) and addresses critical sustainability challenges within the aquafeed sector. With the global aquafeed market nearing CHF 80 billion annually, the demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional fishmeal is urgent due to the ongoing depletion of ocean resources and shifts towards healthier diets.
The Venture Kick funds will enable Kidemis to advance its biotechnological innovations at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH-HAFL), where the team is currently conducting intensive live fish trials. These trials are critical for refining their product to meet the high standards required for market readiness.
With a focus on replacing fish biomass in aquafeed, Kidemis’ solution promises to alleviate pressure on marine ecosystems while providing cost-effective, high-quality nutrition for aquaculture operations worldwide.
