Valtec offers a managed drone service powered by proprietary software and AI to transform marine intelligence, focusing on purse-seine fishing vessels to improve efficiency and sustainability.
Problem
- Inefficient tuna spotting: Tuna fishing relies on helicopters with spotters manually identifying signs of tuna, such as bubbles and splashes, and reporting back to the ship’s captain.
- Labour-intensive process: Current methods are highly dependent on intuition and experience, making them inefficient, costly, and hard to replicate across fleets.Variable outcomes: Fleet-wide catches and revenues fluctuate significantly due to inconsistent spotting methods and decision-making.
Solution
- Drone-based intelligence: Valtec provides managed drone services from fishing vessels to scan for tuna, replacing traditional helicopter spotting.
- AI-powered decision support: Proprietary software and AI help captains identify tuna schools, optimise routes, and make data-driven decisions, boosting efficiency and yields.
- Leveling the playing field: By offering precise intelligence, Valtec’s solution helps less experienced captains compete effectively, improving consistency and overall fleet performance.
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Type
Agriculture Aquaculture & Forestry
Focus Area
Deep Tech, Enterprise, and Sustainability
Capital Raised (US$)
1M to 5M
Operational HQ
Taiwan
SECTOR
Computer Vision and Robotics & Drones
status
Current
founders
John Keh, Chris Balmaseda, Neil Chou, Jerry Liu
partnered
2024
exited
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