Cape Cod Oyster

What Cape Cod Oyster does

Cape Cod Oyster Company, founded in 1983 by Al Surprenant, is a privately held oyster aquaculture producer headquartered at 179 Old Falmouth Road, Marstons Mills, Massachusetts. Operating 18 full-time employees across four farm sites in Barnstable Harbor, West Bay (Osterville), Waquoit Bay (Falmouth) and Megansett Bay (West Falmouth), the company is one of the largest oyster growers in New England and accounts for an estimated 10 percent of all Massachusetts oyster production. Its production technology combines rack and bag inter-tidal systems with bottom-planted cultivation and continuous tumbling, leveraging a vertically integrated supply chain from an exclusive seed hatchery relationship in Damariscotta, Maine, through grow-out to chef-ready finished product.

The company sells a portfolio of seven branded oyster SKUs — Great White (flagship, 40+ states, year-round), Washburn Island, Hammerhead, Malabar, Three Bays, Pleasure Point (Valentine's Day limited release) and Boomamoto — each tied to a specific growing area with distinct salinity and flavor profile. Distribution is conducted through a B2B wholesale model targeting restaurants, seafood distributors, seafood markets and hospitality groups, supported by a dedicated sales team and a logistics manager for Boston-bound freight. The Boathouse at Disney Springs, the top seafood-sales individual restaurant in the country, is a flagship customer and quality-control partner.

Beyond wholesale, the company generates two secondary revenue streams: a Raw Bar event catering service (launched 2020, $800 minimum per event with shucker, setup and 150 oysters included) and certified seed sales to other oyster farms from June through August. The company holds Massachusetts state certification for oyster seed sales, operates a 3rd-party audited HAACP-compliant facility, and partners with the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition on watershed research. There is no disclosed revenue figure, no external funding rounds, and no indication of institutional investor involvement; the firm remains founder-influenced with Dave Ryan (President) and Andrew Marshall (VP Sales & Marketing) leading operations.

Name

Cape Cod Oyster

Legal name

Cape Cod Oyster Company, Inc.

Website

https://capeoysters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cape Cod Oyster Company is a vertically integrated New England oyster aquaculture producer founded in 1983, operating four farm sites and selling seven branded oyster SKUs plus seed and raw-bar catering to restaurants, distributors and event customers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oyster Aquaculture

NAICS

Shellfish Farming (112512), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Shellfish Farming (e.g., oysters, mussels, clams) (AFAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Processing & On-Farm Value-Add (primary handling, icing, packing) (AFAEAAAN), Shellfish Value-Added Products (Shucked Oysters, Mussels, Clams; Cooked/Marinated) (AFANALAK), Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen) (AFAIADAD)

Keywords

• Oyster aquaculture
• Oyster farming
• Seafood wholesale
• Shellfish production
• Raw bar catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Marstons Mills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Oyster Sales: Primary revenue stream selling premium oysters to restaurants, seafood markets, distributors, and hospitality partners nationwide. Products include multiple branded varieties (Great White, Washburn Island, Hammerhead, Malabar, Three Bays, Pleasure Point, Boomamoto). Oysters are cleaned, graded, and delivered restaurant-ready.
2. Raw Bar Event Services: Catering service providing farm-fresh oysters, expert shuckers, and unique toppers for events. Includes setup, cleanup, shucker, table/raw bar/boat, ice, cocktail sauce, lemons, napkins, and 150 oysters per event.
3. Oyster Seed Sales: Certified by State of Massachusetts for oyster seed sales. Sells seed to certified oyster farms from June until August in various sizes. Contact person: Dave at 508-737-9258.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cape Cod Oyster Company is a vertically integrated oyster aquaculture producer that farms, processes, and distributes premium oysters from four Cape Cod growing locations (Barnstable Harbor, West Bay Osterville, Waquoit Bay Falmouth, and Megansett Bay). The company sells seven branded oyster varieties through wholesale channels to restaurants, seafood markets, distributors, and hospitality groups across more than 40 U.S. states, while also offering raw bar event catering and certified oyster seed sales to other growers.

Product overview

Cape Cod Oyster Company operates as an oyster aquaculture business with a diversified portfolio of seven branded oyster products and supporting services. The core offerings consist of branded oysters (Great White, Washburn Island, Hammerhead, Boomamoto, Malabar, Three Bays, and Pleasure Point), each sourced from different Cape Cod growing waters with distinct salinity and flavor profiles. The company provides vertical integration from seed to market through its own hatchery and four farm locations. Supporting services include wholesale distribution to restaurants and markets nationwide, event raw bar catering, and oyster seed sales to other growers. The products are differentiated by growing location, size, salinity, and flavor characteristics, with the Great White brand serving as the flagship available year-round in over 40 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Great White Oysters: Company's flagship brand, available in over 40 states and produced 52 weeks a year. Grown in Barnstable Harbor with high salinity (27 ppt).
• Boomamoto Oysters
• Washburn Island Oysters
• Hammerhead Oysters
• Malabar Oysters
• Pleasure Point Oysters
• Three Bays Oysters

Products and services

• Great White Oysters Company's flagship oyster brand, grown and harvested in Barnstable Harbor with 27 ppt salinity. Available in over 40 states and produced 52 weeks a year with deep cup shells and ocean-in-a-shell flavor profile.
• Washburn Island Oysters Oysters grown in Waquoit Bay with 24 ppt salinity. The company's most complex oyster, fed by two marine rivers giving it a sweet salty taste with earthy undertones. Available in Petite 2.5-3", Signature 3-3.5", and Select 3.5"+ sizes.
• Hammerhead Oysters Oysters found along the deep channel of West Bay Massachusetts. Commissioned by Chef Bob Getchell at the Boathouse in Disney Springs, featuring deep-cup shells designed to stand up to high-volume shucking.
• Boomamoto Oysters West Coast-style oyster with an East Coast taste. Grown as deep as long (2.5" deep x 2.5" long), completely full of meat, extra tumbled then sand-finished in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Available year-round.
• Malabar Oysters Oysters named after Cape Malabar (now Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge), grown in West Bay Osterville. Features high salinity with a sweet after-taste. Available in Petite 2.5-3" and Signature 3-3.5" sizes.
• Three Bays Oysters Oysters grown in the historically significant Three Bays of Osterville region (North Bay, West Bay, and Cotuit Bay). Features 27 ppt salinity, strong brine up front with a sweet finish. 3.5" size, deep water bottom planted with sand-finished shells.
• Pleasure Point Oysters The company's branded Valentine's Day oyster. High salinity with sweet after-taste due to proximity to Nantucket Sound (150 yards). Available February only or by special request. Petite 2-2.5" size.
• Raw Bar Event Services Event catering service providing farm-fresh oysters, expert shuckers, and unique toppers. $800 minimum includes setup, cleanup, shucker, table/raw bar/boat, ice, cocktail sauce, lemons, napkins, and 150 oysters. Contact [email protected].
• Wholesale Oyster Sales Wholesale supply of premium oysters to restaurants, seafood markets, distributors, and hospitality partners nationwide. Features consistent year-round supply, chef-ready cleaned and graded oysters, reliable delivery, and full traceability from seed to harvest.
• Oyster Seed Sales Certified by the State of Massachusetts for oyster seed sales. Sells seed to certified oyster farms from June until August in various sizes. Contact Dave at 508-737-9258 or [email protected].

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Barnstable Clean Water CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCape Cod Oyster works closely with the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition to study the effects oysters have on the Three Bays watershed. Oysters planted in the Three Bays filter approximately 50 gallons of water per day, and the partnership supports research on nitrogen mitigation.
• The Boathouse at Disney SpringscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Boathouse at Disney Springs is a flagship customer and proving ground for Hammerhead oysters. Recognized as the top seafood sales individual restaurant in the country. Chef Bob Getchell commissioned the Hammerhead oyster brand for its deep-cup shell that stands up to high-volume shucking. Serves as quality control partner providing feedback on oyster quality.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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