ARK (Aquaculture) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2020

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 28

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Series A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $8.27M

  • Investors
  • 26

ARK (Aquaculture) General Information

Description

Developer of a decentralized, modular Recirculating Aquaculture System designed to promote sustainable land-based aquaculture. The company offers highly insulated tank systems and advanced aquaculture technologies, enabling small-scale and commercial aquaculture operators to cultivate marine species responsibly while reducing environmental impact.

Contact Information

Website
www.ark.inc
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 57-7 Sengokugashi
  • Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture 254-0803
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Aquaculture
Other Industries
Other Agriculture
Electrical Equipment
Vertical(s)
CleanTech
Corporate Office
  • 57-7 Sengokugashi
  • Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture 254-0803
  • Japan

ARK (Aquaculture) Timeline

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ARK (Aquaculture) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
8. Later Stage VC (Series A) 17-Sep-2026 $8.27M Completed Generating Revenue
7. Early Stage VC 01-Jul-2024 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Early Stage VC 07-Aug-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Generating Revenue
4. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2023 Completed Startup
3. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2023 Completed Startup
2. Seed Round 28-Jan-2022 Completed Startup
1. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2021 Completed Startup
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ARK (Aquaculture) Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series B1
Series B
Series A3
Series A2
Series A1 1,284 $148.47 $148.47 1x $148.47 1.72%
Series A 6,609 $154 $154 1x $154 8.84%
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ARK (Aquaculture) Patents

  • 74

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 27

    Granted

  • 16

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

ARK (Aquaculture) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
JP-2026078339-A Cable inspection apparatus Pending 28-Oct-2024
JP-2026051659-A Drum filter and filtering device Pending 10-Sep-2024
WO-2025229697-A1 Water quality monitoring system for aquaculture water, water quality monitoring method for aquaculture water, program, combination of programs, and water quality monitoring system for plant cultivation water Pending 28-Apr-2024
JP-2025071988-A Foldable bicycle Pending 24-Oct-2023
WO-2025048142-A1 Cylindrical rotating body for weight reduction type centrifugal dehydrator and method for manufacturing same, and weight reduction type centrifugal dehydrator comprising same and method for manufacturing same Inactive 25-Aug-2023 C02F11/127
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ARK (Aquaculture) Investors (26)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Beyond Next Ventures Venture Capital Minority
BP Capital (Japan) PE/Buyout Minority
DEEPCORE Venture Capital Minority
Hasegawa Torabo Spinning Corporation Minority
Ignisia Corporation Minority
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ARK (Aquaculture) FAQs

  • When was ARK (Aquaculture) founded?

    ARK (Aquaculture) was founded in 2020.

  • Where is ARK (Aquaculture) headquartered?

    ARK (Aquaculture) is headquartered in Hiratsuka, Japan.

  • What is the size of ARK (Aquaculture)?

    ARK (Aquaculture) has 28 total employees.

  • What industry is ARK (Aquaculture) in?

    ARK (Aquaculture)’s primary industry is Aquaculture.

  • Is ARK (Aquaculture) a private or public company?

    ARK (Aquaculture) is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of ARK (Aquaculture)?

    The current valuation of ARK (Aquaculture) is .

  • What is ARK (Aquaculture)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for ARK (Aquaculture) is .

  • How much funding has ARK (Aquaculture) raised over time?

    ARK (Aquaculture) has raised $10.9M.

  • Who are ARK (Aquaculture)’s investors?

    Beyond Next Ventures, BP Capital (Japan), DEEPCORE, Hasegawa Torabo Spinning, and Ignisia are 5 of 26 investors who have invested in ARK (Aquaculture).

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