Pre Seed · Agritech & Foodtech · Oslo, Norway · Founded 2023 · 5–10 employees
Catchwise is an Oslo-based startup that uses AI and satellite data to optimize commercial fishing operations. The company integrates SAT-AIS satellite tracking, 20 years of fishery data, and ocean metrics to help fishing captains identify optimal areas, reduce search time by up to 50%, and cut fuel consumption significantly. Founded in 2023 after winning the NORA FishAI competition, the platform currently serves over 50 vessels daily and 20 paying customers. The company recently secured €1.25 million in pre-seed funding led by Dreamcraft Ventures to accelerate its mission of making fisheries more efficient and sustainable while reducing carbon emissions.