Stock monitoring aquaculture tech company OptoScale receives investment to expand operations

Venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners has made a "strategic growth investment" in OptoScale, a Norwegian technology company providing real-time insights for fish farming via underwater imaging and AI.

The OptoScale systems uses cameras in aquaculture cages to capture real-time measurements of weight, lice and health.

“OptoScale stands out for its deep understanding of fish farming and has created a technology that directly addresses many of farmers’ most critical challenges," commented Insight Partners managing directors Rachel Geller and Raja Atluri.

"Their AI-powered platform can deliver precise, real-time insights to drive better outcomes across the industry. We’re excited to partner with Sven and the team as they scale globally and continue to shape the future of sustainable aquaculture.”

"With their support, we’re accelerating the development of our AI-powered platform that transforms millions of underwater images into real-time insights," added OptoScale. "So you can make faster, better decisions. No guesswork. No manual handling."