Robot net cleaner maker Remora raises £12m for expansion

Remora Robotics, which makes an autonomous net cleaning robot for fish farms, has raised NOK 164 million (£12m) in a funding round to accelerate the rollout of its product. The solution combines automated net cleaning with AI-powered inspection, which Remora says is a significant technological step forward for a more sustainable and efficient fish farming industry.

It adds that autonomous net cleaning supports fish health by maintaining cleaner nets, which helps create better conditions for gill health and reduces fish stress levels. At the same time, it lowers the biological risks associated with traditional high-pressure cleaning and vessel activity around the pens.

The result is said to be improved fish welfare, better biosecurity, reduced mortality, and greater sustainability in production.

The funding round was led by Hatch Blue through its Blue Revolution Fund with strong participation from existing shareholders.

We are very excited to work with the Remora team and support their growth

Georg Baunach, CEO of Hatch Blue

“Remora Robotics integrates technology, fish welfare, and operational efficiency in a way that directly addresses the needs of salmon farmers while enhancing aquaculture’s sustainability. We are very excited to work with the Remora team and support their growth in the Norwegian salmon market and beyond,” said Georg Baunach, chief executive and managing partner at Hatch Blue.

Commercial breakthrough

Over the past 12 months, Remora has achieved a commercial breakthrough, with installations at several leading aquaculture companies. Demand is rising, and much of the company’s production capacity for the next six months is already sold out. Going forward, its focus is on delivering high-quality service and long-term customer value through the Remora platform.

“We’ve been part of Remora’s journey since 2023, and what they’re now delivering to the market confirms both their vision and ability to execute. The technology delivers significant value to Remora’s customers. That’s why we’re increasing our investment,” said Thomas Grieg from Grieg Kapital, who is also joining the Remora Robotics board.

At the Aqua Nor trade show in Trondheim next month, Remora will unveil the next step in its technology roadmap – a new software platform for continuous pen monitoring, including AI-driven net integrity inspection.

“It’s highly motivating to see such strong market response to our technology. This funding gives us the opportunity to further develop the platform and deliver even more value to our customers,” said Remora chief executive Svein Erik Gregersen.

“These are exciting times for Remora – and we’re just getting started.”