Pacific Hybreed

Name

Pacific Hybreed

Legal name

Pacific Hybreed, Inc.

Website

https://pacifichybreed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shellfish Aquaculture Breeding

NAICS

Shellfish Farming (112512), Aquaculture (1125), Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Breeding & Genetics Services (e.g., broodstock improvement) (AFAEAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shellfish Hatcheries (Oysters, Mussels, Clams, Scallops) (AFAEAKAB), Crossbreeding & Hybrid Breeding Program Services (AFAEAJAK), Marine Shellfish Farming (e.g., oysters, mussels, clams) (AFAEAAAB), Hatchery, Nursery & Seed Production (aquaculture-specific) (AFAEAAAF)

Keywords

• Hybrid shellfish breeding
• Aquaculture seed production
• Shellfish genetics programs
• Triploid oyster breeding
• Marine breeding biotechnology

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Orchard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hybrid Seed Sales: Production and sale of hybrid shellfish larvae and seed to farmers through licensing arrangements with commercial hatcheries
2. Broodstock Licensing: Pacific Hybreed will eventually license improved broodstock (reproductively mature adults) to commercial hatcheries for propagation and sale of improved seed, with arrangements to share additional value of hybrid seed among growers, hatcheries and Pacific Hybreed
3. Consulting Services: Provides consulting services to shellfish growers, hatcheries and others in the industry covering hatchery operations, species selection, polyploidy induction, breeding programs, and site analysis

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific Hybreed develops and sells non-GMO hybrid shellfish seed (oysters and clams) produced through crossbreeding of inbred parent lines and polyploidy induction. The company licenses its proprietary broodstock to commercial hatcheries and sells hybrid larvae and seed directly to shellfish farmers, supplemented by precision shellfish farming consulting covering hatchery operations, species selection, breeding programs, and site optimization.

Product overview

Pacific Hybreed is a commercial shellfish breeding biotechnology company that has developed the first hybrid shellfish breeding programs for the U.S. West Coast aquaculture industry. The company's core product is its proprietary hybrid shellfish seed—non-GMO oysters and clams produced through crossbreeding of inbred parent lines—supplemented by species-specific product lines including triploid Pacific oysters for year-round premium quality, Manila clam seed with reduced post-harvest spawning losses, Kumamoto oysters as a distinct market species, and POMS-resistant Pacific oysters developed through genomic mapping. Pacific Hybreed also offers consulting services under its Precision Shellfish Farming program, leveraging decades of industry experience in hatchery operations, site optimization using FARM and LiveOcean models, and breeding program development. The company operates hatchery and nursery facilities in Manchester, Washington and Kona, Hawaii, and partners with shellfish farms for real-world broodstock evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hybrid Shellfish Seed Non-GMO hybrid breeding seed for oysters and clams, developed through crossbreeding of inbred parent lines to produce vigorous, high-yielding hybrid varieties demonstrating approximately 30% greater yield and up to 50% reductions in harvesting costs for shellfish farmers.
• Triploid Pacific Oysters Reproductively sterile triploid Pacific oysters carrying three sets of chromosomes, offering year-round premium product quality, faster growth rates, and zero risk of genetic interaction with wild populations due to seedlessness.
• Manila Clam Seed Manila clam seed developed to reduce post-harvest spawning losses during warm summer months, preventing economic and reputational damage from clams that must be discarded after spawning during shipment.
• Kumamoto Oysters A distinct biological species from the Pacific oyster, valued in live shellfish markets for unique characteristics; Pacific Hybreed works to prevent inadvertent hybridization that degrades desirable qualities of Kumamoto stocks.
• POMS-Resistant Pacific Oysters Pacific oysters bred for resistance to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS), caused by the OsHV-1 microvariant virus that has devastated oyster industries worldwide; genes conferring resistance have been mapped for use in breeding programs.
• Precision Shellfish Farming Consulting Consulting services drawing on nearly 100 years of combined experience, covering hatchery operations, species selection, polyploidy induction, breeding programs, site analysis using FARM and LiveOcean bio-physical models, and site optimization for production and nursery areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% greater yield for shellfish farmers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacific Coast Shellfish Growers Association (PCSGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association collaboration providing market presence, industry representation, and connection to West Coast shellfish farming community.
• University of WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with faculty in School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences; co-advises MS and PhD students; collaborative research projects; Professor Carolyn Friedman collaboration on POMS genetics.
• National Shellfisheries Association (NSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership with Joth Davis as former President (2009-2011); platform for scientific exchange and industry leadership.
• Puget Sound Restoration Fund (PSRF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit focused on restoring Puget Sound ecosystems; Joth Davis serves as Senior Scientist.
• NOAAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center Research Station in Manchester, WA where Pacific Hybreed operates hatchery and nursery facilities.
• Baywater Shellfish FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Hybreed shareholder owned by CEO Joth Davis; provides real-world commercial environments at Thorndyke Bay for growing seed to maturity and assessing resilience and yield.
• University of Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with Professor Donal Manahan on genetic and physiological basis of hybrid vigor and resilience; Dennis Hedgecock was professor at USC Dornsife College.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• AquaBounty Technologies: Public aquaculture biotech focused on genetically improved fish (e.g., AquAdvantage salmon). Comparable as a small-cap aquaculture biotech commercializing improved genetics, though in finfish and using transgenic approaches.
• Xelect: Scotland-based aquaculture breeding services company offering genetic selection and breeding program management for finfish and some shellfish. Comparable as a service-based breeding partner to aquaculture producers.
• Center for Aquaculture Technologies: Contract research and breeding services provider for aquaculture species including selective breeding, genomics, and disease challenge work. Comparable as an enabler / partner in aquaculture genetics R&D.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Seafood: Large vertically integrated U.S. seafood company with shellfish operations on the West Coast. Comparable as a customer/prospect for hybrid shellfish seed and as a competitor in the broader shellfish value chain.
• Benchmark Genetics: Aquaculture genetics specialist (salmon, tilapia, shrimp) with selective-breeding programs and global licensing. Comparable as a direct competitor in commercial aquaculture genetics, though not yet focused on shellfish.
• Hog Island Oyster Company: Major U.S. West Coast shellfish grower with proprietary breeding and husbandry practices. Comparable as a premium shellfish brand dependent on high-quality seed stock from the same regional supply ecosystem.
• Taylor Shellfish Farms: Largest U.S. West Coast shellfish grower, with its own genetic selection and hatchery programs. Comparable as a vertically integrated shellfish producer using improved seed; competes with Pacific Hybreed's customer base and is a potential in-house alternative.
• Hendrix Genetics: Global multi-species animal genetics company with an aquaculture division (including salmon, trout, shrimp). Comparable as a competitor in commercial aquaculture breeding programs with global licensing reach and far deeper capital.

Direct peers

• Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery: Oregon-based commercial shellfish hatchery producing Pacific oyster larvae/seed, including some selective breeding work. Directly comparable as a West Coast shellfish seed producer, though more hatchery-operator than geneticist.

Others

• Oregon State University Molluscan Broodstock Program: Long-running public-sector selective breeding program for Pacific oysters at OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center. Comparable as a competing source of genetically improved oyster seed on the West Coast, with public-good pricing pressure on the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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