SyAqua
SyAqua is a Singapore-based aquaculture genetics company that develops and sells Specific Pathogen-Free and disease-tolerant shrimp broodstock and genetic lines to commercial shrimp farmers in Southeast Asia and the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SyAqua does
SyAqua is a Singapore-based aquaculture genetics company founded in 2002 that develops and supplies Specific Pathogen-Free (SPF) and disease-tolerant shrimp genetic lines and broodstock to commercial shrimp farming operations. The company's core product is its proprietary portfolio of shrimp genetic lines, bred for disease resistance and growth performance to support sustainable shrimp aquaculture; it monetizes these primarily through one-time broodstock sales alongside genetic line licensing arrangements. SyAqua serves a vertically segmented customer base of commercial shrimp farmers whose primary pain points are disease management, production sustainability, and access to high-quality pathogen-free genetic stock, and it goes to market through enterprise B2B channels targeting farming operations in Southeast Asia and, more recently, North America.
The company's competitive positioning rests on proprietary SPF biotechnology and accumulated genetic resources rather than on software or AI-driven differentiation; pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue mechanics rely on direct B2B sales and licensing relationships. In July 2024, SyAqua acquired Primo Broodstock USA, a Florida-based shrimp genetics company known for SPF genetic lines, materially expanding its U.S. broodstock production capacity and genetic resource library. SyAqua is privately held and owned by Ocean 14 Capital, a private equity firm focused on sustainable seafood, which provides the capital backing for its acquisition-led expansion strategy. The company currently operates from Singapore (headquarters) and Florida (U.S. operations), with 101–250 employees.
SyAqua firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SyAqua
- Website
- https://syaqua.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SyAqua is a Singapore-based aquaculture genetics company that develops and sells Specific Pathogen-Free and disease-tolerant shrimp broodstock and genetic lines to commercial shrimp farmers in Southeast Asia and the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SyAqua industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aquaculture Genetics / Shrimp Broodstock
- NAICS
- Aquaculture (11251), Aquaculture (1125)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Broodstock Development & Management (Genetic Lines, SPF/SPR Broodstock) (AFAEAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aquaculture Breeding & Genetics Services (e.g., broodstock improvement) (AFAEAJAN), Larval Rearing & Nursery Operations (Fry/Fingerling/Spat/Nauplii to Juvenile) (AFAEAKAH)
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Where SyAqua is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
SyAqua business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Shrimp Broodstock Sales: Sale of pathogen-free and disease-tolerant shrimp broodstock to commercial shrimp farming operations.
- Genetic Line Licensing: Licensing of proprietary SPF shrimp genetic lines to shrimp farmers for breeding and production purposes.
Go-to-market motion1 record
SyAqua product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SyAqua develops, produces, and sells proprietary specific pathogen-free (SPF) and disease-tolerant shrimp genetic lines and broodstock to commercial shrimp farming operations. The portfolio includes its in-house SyAqua shrimp genetics and the acquired Primo Broodstock brand, together supporting sustainable aquaculture through enhanced broodstock quality, disease resistance, and growth performance.
Product overview
SyAqua operates as a shrimp genetics company offering a portfolio of genetic lines and broodstock products for the aquaculture industry. The core offering consists of SyAqua shrimp genetics, which the company develops and produces in-house, and the acquired Primo Broodstock brand, which provides specific pathogen-free (SPF) and disease-tolerant genetic lines. Together, these products enable SyAqua to offer enhanced genetic diversity and expanded production capacity for sustainable shrimp farming.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SyAqua Shrimp Genetics SyAqua's proprietary shrimp genetic lines and broodstock products developed and produced in-house, focused on enhanced broodstock quality, disease resistance, and growth performance for commercial shrimp farming operations.
- Primo Broodstock SPF Shrimp Genetic Lines Specific pathogen-free (SPF) and disease-tolerant shrimp genetic lines developed by Primo Broodstock in Florida, now offered under SyAqua to commercial shrimp farming operations in the U.S. and international markets.
Quantifiable outcome
- Enhanced U.S. broodstock production capacity through Primo Broodstock acquisition
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SyAqua
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
SyAqua technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
SyAqua partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Primo BroodstockcoreAcquisition of Primo Broodstock in Florida to increase U.S. broodstock production and expand genetic resources. Primo is known for its specific pathogen-free and disease-tolerant shrimp genetic lines.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SyAqua competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Syaqua's Primo Broodstock heritage competitors (e.g., SIS / Shrimp Improvement Systems): SIS (Shrimp Improvement Systems) is a long-standing supplier of SPF shrimp broodstock and breeding stock to commercial farms worldwide. It is a directly comparable peer operating in the same SPF shrimp genetics niche that SyAqua entered via Primo.
- Hendrix Genetics: Hendrix Genetics is a leading multi-species animal genetics company with a dedicated aquaculture division (Hendrix-Genetics Aquaculture/Benchmark-adjacent SPF programs) selling SPF shrimp and fish broodstock. It is a directly comparable aquaculture genetics peer serving commercial shrimp farmers with proprietary genetic lines.
- Benchmark Genetics: Benchmark Holdings operates Benchmark Genetics, an aquaculture genetics business historically focused on salmon and shrimp SPF/breeding programs. It directly competes with SyAqua in selective breeding, SPF broodstock supply, and licensing of genetic lines to commercial aquaculture producers.
- Topgen Aqua Group: Topgen is an aquaculture genetics company specializing in SPF vannamei and monodon shrimp broodstock and breeding programs. It is a direct competitor in the SPF shrimp genetics niche SyAqua serves.
- Kona Bay Shrimp: Kona Bay is a Hawaii-based shrimp genetics company producing SPF/SPR vannamei broodstock for global commercial shrimp farming. Comparable to SyAqua's Primo business in product, customer, and disease-tolerant genetic approach.
Emerging players
- Blue Aqua International: Blue Aqua is an aquaculture technology and shrimp farming company operating across Asia with breeding and nutrition activities. It is a comparable emerging player intersecting with SyAqua's genetics and early-nutrition focus areas.
- AquaBounty Technologies: AquaBounty is an aquaculture biotechnology company applying genetic engineering and selective breeding to fish and shrimp. While finfish-led, its genetics-driven approach and aquaculture biotechnology focus overlap with SyAqua's proprietary genetics positioning.
Broad incumbents
- CPF (Charoen Pokphand Foods): CPF is one of the world's largest integrated aquaculture producers with in-house shrimp breeding and broodstock operations across Asia and the Americas. As a vertically integrated incumbent, it competes with SyAqua both as a buyer and a producer of shrimp genetics.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SyAqua leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SyAqua subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SyAqua funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SyAqua M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SyAqua
What does SyAqua do?
SyAqua develops, produces, and sells proprietary specific pathogen-free (SPF) and disease-tolerant shrimp genetic lines and broodstock to commercial shrimp farming operations. The portfolio includes its in-house SyAqua shrimp genetics and the acquired Primo Broodstock brand, together supporting sustainable aquaculture through enhanced broodstock quality, disease resistance, and growth performance.
Is SyAqua a public or private company?
SyAqua is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was SyAqua founded?
SyAqua was founded in 2002. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SyAqua based?
SyAqua is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does SyAqua make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Shrimp Broodstock Sales are the primary driver. The others are genetic Line Licensing.
Who are SyAqua's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Syaqua's Primo Broodstock heritage competitors (e.g., SIS / Shrimp Improvement Systems), Hendrix Genetics, Benchmark Genetics, Topgen Aqua Group and Kona Bay Shrimp. Emerging players are Blue Aqua International and AquaBounty Technologies. CPF (Charoen Pokphand Foods) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does SyAqua have an API?
No public API is recorded for SyAqua.
What industry is SyAqua in?
SyAqua's product category is Aquaculture Genetics / Shrimp Broodstock. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAKAG, Broodstock Development & Management (Genetic Lines, SPF/SPR Broodstock), with a secondary code of AFAEAJAN, Aquaculture Breeding & Genetics Services (e.g., broodstock improvement). Its NAICS code is 11251 and its SIC code is 200.