LocalFish

What LocalFish does

LocalFish AG is a Swiss sustainable aquaculture company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Rafz (Canton Zurich). The company operates a closed-loop water recirculating aquaculture system that retains 99.5% of water and is integrated with on-site solar generation and rainwater harvesting. It produces three fish species in indoor modular facilities: Egli (perch), Zander (pikeperch), and Wels (catfish). The system is engineered for resource efficiency, with 0.025 m² of land required per kg of fish, 1.45 kg of CO2 per kg of fish (the lowest among all protein producers per company claims), and a zero-waste output that converts processing byproducts into animal feed and 700 tonnes of natural fertilizer annually for surrounding farms.

The commercial portfolio spans fresh fillets, premium cuts (Egli Butterfly Cut, Royal Cut vom Edel Wels), processed items including Knusperli (gluten-free fish sticks), burgers, bratwurst-style sausages (Die Ehrliche, Die Cheesige, Die Feurige), jerky, fish skewers, and mousse spreads, plus sauces and gift cards. The company operates three go-to-market channels: a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront (localfish.ch) shipping fresh across Switzerland via Swiss Post with a 48-hour freshness guarantee; retail distribution through Migros and Volg; and a fine-dining/HoReCa channel that includes The Dolder Grand.

The revenue model is one-time unit sales at price points ranging from CHF 3.50 (sauces) to CHF 150 (gift cards), with free shipping over CHF 90. The company has not disclosed revenue, has no public funding rounds beyond a ~CHF 0.55M crowdfunding raise on Conda.ch in January 2025, and is led by CEO Thomas Adler. Certifications include EcoScore A (the only animal protein source to hold this rating) and CO2-neutral production. The modular system is described by the company as 'worldwide scalable', though all current operations are domestic to Switzerland.

Name

LocalFish

Legal name

LocalFish AG

Website

https://localfish.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LocalFish AG is a Swiss land-based aquaculture company that produces Egli, Zander, and Wels fish in a closed-loop indoor system with 99.5% water retention. It sells fresh and processed fish products (fillets, Knusperli, burgers, sausages, jerky) via its own e-commerce shop, Swiss retailers Migros and Volg, and fine-dining accounts across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Aquaculture / Premium Fish Production

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Farming (e.g., salmon, tilapia, catfish) (AFAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Harvest, Processing & Packing (Farmed Finfish/Shellfish; On-Farm Plants) (AFANADAL), Finfish Processing (Filleting, Portioning, Trimming) (AFANADAB)

Keywords

• Sustainable aquaculture
• Land-based fish farming
• Premium fish products
• Closed-loop recirculating system
• Swiss fish production

Headquarters

HQ city

Rafz

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: One-time product sales through own Shopify e-commerce platform. Products include fresh fish (Egli, Zander, Wels), processed products (Knusperli/battered fish sticks, burgers, sausages, jerky, mousse), and gift cards. Prices range from CHF 3.50 to CHF 150.00. Free shipping over CHF 90.
2. B2B / Wholesale to Retail: Products distributed through retail partners including Migros and Volg. This wholesale/channel revenue stream supplements direct consumer sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LocalFish produces and sells sustainably farmed Swiss fish (Egli/perch, Zander/pikeperch, Wels/catfish) and a range of processed fish products (Knusperli fish sticks, burgers, sausages, jerky, skewers, mousses, sauces) directly to consumers via Shopify e-commerce and to retail (Migros, Volg) and fine dining customers. The fish are raised in a proprietary closed-loop water recirculating aquaculture system that retains 99.5% of water and is paired with solar energy, making production CO2-neutral.

Product overview

LocalFish AG is a Swiss sustainable aquaculture company offering a diversified portfolio of premium fish products sold directly to consumers via their Shopify e-commerce platform. The product lineup includes five core categories: (1) Knusperli (crunchy gluten-free fish sticks) in multiple varieties (Egli, Zander, Wels, Colins Crunchy, Chili Crunchy) and bundles like the Knusper Trio and Party Paket; (2) Premium Fish Fillets including Egli, Zander, and Wels ( Edel) varieties, available with or without skin, plus specialty cuts like Egli Butterfly Cut and Royal Cut vom Edel Wels; (3) Fish Burgers and Sausages including Swiss Filet Burger, Crispy Filet Burger, and three bratwurst varieties (Die Ehrliche, Die Cheesige, Die Feurige); (4) Value-added products including Fish Skewers (Chimichurri, BBQ Style PIKANT, BBQ Style MEDITERRAN), Fish Mousse spreads (Beet the Heat, Tom & Olive), and Jerky (BBQ Style, Alpenkräuter, Chili Style); (5) Sauces and condiments (Chef's Choice, Pomodoro Deluxe, Trüffel Cream Dream). Products are sold individually, in discovery packages, or as vouchers. All products are 100% Swiss, antibiotic-free, CO2-neutral, and certified with EcoScore A.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knusperli: Gluten-free premium fish sticks/crunchies made from 100% Swiss fish fillet with proprietary crunch breading. Includes varieties like Egli, Wels, Colins Crunchy, and Chili Crunchy.
• Jerky
• Die Ehrliche
• Die Cheesige
• Die Feurige
• Pomodoro Deluxe Sauce
• Trüffel Cream Dream Sauce

Products and services

• Whole Swiss Edel Wels (Catfish) Whole uncut Swiss premium Wels catfish, sustainably farmed in a closed-loop system, antibiotic-free, and hand-processed at the Rafz facility. Sold from CHF 56.00/kg for end consumers and food service customers seeking a local alternative to imported Pangasius.
• Whole Swiss Zander (Pikeperch) Whole Swiss pikeperch (Zander), approximately 550g per fish at CHF 16.20, sustainably farmed, antibiotic-free, and locally produced in Rafz. Targeted at consumers and restaurants seeking traceable, CO2-neutral Swiss fish.
• Schweizer Egli Filet mit Haut (Swiss Perch Fillet with Skin) Swiss perch (Egli) fillet with skin, hand-filleted and deboned, priced at CHF 16.90. Produced in a closed-loop, CO2-neutral Swiss aquaculture system, targeted at health-conscious home cooks and restaurants.
• Schweizer Egli Filet ohne Haut (Skinless Swiss Perch Fillet) Skinless Swiss Egli (perch) fillet, hand-filleted and antibiotic-free, sold at CHF 17.20. Positioned for premium home cooking and HoReCa use.
• Schweizer Zander Filet mit Haut (Swiss Pikeperch Fillet with Skin) Swiss pikeperch fillet with skin at CHF 25.20, sustainably farmed, antibiotic-free, and CO2-neutral. Aimed at premium consumers and restaurants.
• Schweizer Zander Filet ohne Haut (Skinless Swiss Pikeperch Fillet) Premium skinless Swiss Zander (pikeperch) fillet at CHF 26.40, produced in sustainable, antibiotic-free Swiss aquaculture, targeted at premium home and foodservice customers.
• Schweizer Edel Wels Filet mit Haut (Premium Swiss Wels Fillet with Skin) Pre-portioned 250g premium Swiss Wels catfish fillet with skin, hand-filleted, deboned, and antibiotic-free, sold at CHF 13.90. Positioned as a local Swiss alternative to imported Pangasius.
• Royal Cut vom Edel Wels (Premium Wels Royal Cut) Exclusive gourmet 200g Wels fillet cut with skin, priced from CHF 15.80, targeted at starred restaurants and premium consumers. Featured as supplied to The Dolder Grand.
• Egli Butterfly Cut Swiss Egli (perch) fillet in a butterfly cut, developed exclusively by LocalFish for grilling, with more surface area and a golden crust, priced at CHF 24.00. Targeted at grilling consumers and restaurants.
• Crispy Egli Knusperli Gluten-free crunchy fish sticks made from 100% Swiss Egli (perch) fillet with a house-made potato-based coating, priced from CHF 13.90. Marketed as a healthy, family-friendly alternative to conventional fish sticks.
• Colins Crunchy Egli Knusperli Crunchy fish sticks with a signature coating developed by Colin, made from 100% Swiss Egli fillet, priced from CHF 14.90, and the current best-selling Knusperli variant with a 4.94/5 rating.
• Fisch Knusperli (Plain Crunchy Fish Sticks) Plain gluten-free crunchy fish sticks with LocalFish's signature coating, priced at CHF 30.00, positioned as a kid- and family-friendly Swiss fish snack.
• Crispy Zander Knusperli Gluten-free crunchy fish sticks from 100% Swiss Zander fillet, hand-deboned, antibiotic-free, and EcoScore A certified. Sold via D2C and at Volg retail.
• Chili Crunchy Knusperli Limited-edition spicy crunchy fish sticks with extra crunch and fiery heat, made from Swiss Wels fillet, priced at CHF 12.90.
• Knusper Trio - Das Vorteils Paket (Bundle) Multi-pack discovery bundle containing 200g Egli Knusperli, 200g Colins Crunchy Knusperli, 200g Wels Knusperli, and 1x free LocalFish Sauce, priced at CHF 40.80 (7% discount vs. CHF 44.30).
• Knusperli Party Paket Party pack for 6-10 people with 500g Colins Crunchy, 500g Wels, 500g Egli Knusperli, 6x free LocalFish Sauce, and 12 exclusive snack bags, priced at CHF 119.00.
• Dein erster Fang! Die Local Fish Starterbox Starter box for new fish customers containing 200g Egli fillet with skin, 200g Wels Knusperli, 200g Colins Crunchy Knusperli, and 2x LocalFish Sauce, priced at CHF 45.00 (11% discount vs. CHF 50.80).
• Swiss Filet Burger Premium fish burger made from 100% Swiss fish fillet, gluten-free, with no additives and no antibiotics, priced at CHF 9.90, ready in 8 minutes. Targeted at convenience-focused consumers and foodservice.
• Crispy Filet Burger Gluten-free fish burger with LocalFish's signature crispy coating, new recipe, and bundled burger sauce. Targeted at consumers seeking a crunchy fish burger option.
• Burger Party Pack Party pack of 6x Filet Burger, 6x Crispy Burger, and 2x Burger Sauce, hand-formed and antibiotic-free, priced at CHF 84.90, targeted at events and gatherings.
• Die Ehrliche - Die neue Generation Bratwurst Premium fish bratwurst made from Swiss premium cuts, 480g (4 sausages) at CHF 19.80, with no curing salts or additives, designed for grilling.
• Die Cheesige - Käsewurst mit Weltmeisterkäse Fish cheese sausage featuring world champion cheese (Weltmeisterkäse) from Eberle in Muolen, with a creamy cheese core, made from Swiss premium fish cuts.
• Die Feurige Bratwurst Spicy fish bratwurst with fine chili notes and exotic spices, 240g (6 sausages) from CHF 9.90, high-protein Swiss fish fillet sausage for grilling.
• Fisch Spiess - Chimichurri (Fish Skewer) Boneless premium grilled fish skewer from Swiss fish fillet with spicy chimichurri marinade, 200g (1 skewer) at CHF 10.90, marketed as family-friendly.
• Fisch Spiess - BBQ Style PIKANT Spicy BBQ-style fish skewer from 100% Swiss fish fillet, priced at CHF 10.90, boneless and high in protein, targeted at grilling consumers.
• Fisch Spiess - BBQ Style MEDITERRAN Mediterranean-marinated BBQ fish skewer from 100% Swiss Wels fillet, priced at CHF 10.90, high-protein, boneless, targeted at grilling consumers.
• Mousse - Beet the Heat (Fish Mousse Spread) Fish mousse spread with subtle smoky aroma, beet, and light horseradish heat, in a 160g jar at CHF 11.20, made from 100% Wels fillet, marketed as a premium sandwich spread.
• Mousse - Tom & Olive (Fish Mousse Spread) Premium fish mousse with tomato and olive, processed locally at the Rafz facility, marketed as a sustainable alternative to tuna spread.
• Jerky BBQ Style BBQ-style fish jerky made from pure Swiss fish fillet, with balanced umami, smoke, and depth flavors, 53% protein, low sugar, from CHF 4.60, handcrafted in Rafz.
• LocalFish Chef's Choice Sauce House sauce with beet and horseradish in a 120g jar at CHF 3.50, designed to pair with Knusperli and other LocalFish products, with a 14-day shelf life.
• Pomodoro Deluxe Sauce Mediterranean tomato sauce with herbs in a 120g jar at CHF 3.90, lactose-free and made in Switzerland, designed to pair with Egli and Wels Knusperli.
• Trüffel Cream Dream Sauce Luxurious truffle cream sauce in a 120g jar at CHF 3.90, designed to pair with Egli and Zander Knusperli and elevate the dish.
• Local Fish Gutschein (Gift Card) Digital gift voucher (Genusskarte) available in denominations of CHF 25, 50, 100, and 150, delivered within minutes via email, usable across the LocalFish assortment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% water stays in circulation
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swiss Feed ManufacturercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of sustainable fish feed formulation with a Swiss feed manufacturer. Feed contains zero wild catch or bycatch, manufactured from carefully selected side streams from other industries. 0% impact on oceans and lakes.
• Eberle (Muolen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of world champion cheese (Weltmeisterkäse) used in 'Die Cheesige' fish sausage product. Eberle from Muolen, Switzerland provides premium cheese for the product.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Veramaris: DSM/EPA-DHA joint venture producing algae-based omega-3 oils for aquaculture feed. Adjacent enabler — both companies pursue reduction of wild-fish dependency in aquafeed, and Veramaris is a potential ingredient partner for LocalFish's sustainable feed formulation.
• BioMar: Global aquaculture feed manufacturer with sustainable feed product lines (including low-marine-ingredient diets). Adjacent supplier — relevant as both a benchmark for sustainable feed formulations and a potential partner or competitor for LocalFish's byproduct-based feed.

Direct peers

• Atlantic Sapphire: Pioneer of Bluehouse land-based salmon farming using RAS technology in Denmark and the US. Closest technology peer — same closed-loop indoor finfish architecture targeting premium, locally produced, sustainable seafood.
• Pure Salmon: Global land-based salmon platform with planned RAS facilities in multiple geographies. Same fundamental thesis — premium, sustainable, locally farmed salmon via indoor aquaculture.
• Salmon Evolution: Norwegian land-based Atlantic salmon producer operating hybrid flow-through/RAS systems. Comparable in pursuing large-scale, sustainable, locally produced premium salmon via controlled aquaculture.
• AquaBounty Technologies: US-based land-based salmon producer using indoor RAS. Same closed-system finfish aquaculture approach with sustainability-led branding, though focused on a single transgenic salmon strain.
• Australis Aquaculture: US/Vietnam-based land-based barramundi producer with vertically integrated branded products (The Better Fish). Comparable model: closed-system finfish farming with branded packaged products sold through retail and foodservice.
• Riverence Farms: US-based land-based trout and steelhead producer operating RAS facilities. Comparable in using closed-loop aquaculture to deliver domestically produced, antibiotic-free finfish with sustainability messaging.
• Swiss Alpine Fish: Swiss land-based recirculating aquaculture operation farming sturgeon and producing caviar/trout in alpine conditions. Most direct domestic comparable — also Swiss-based closed-system finfish producer with similar sustainability positioning and HoReCa channel focus.
• Finnforel: Finnish land-based rainbow trout producer using indoor RAS with circular water systems. Comparable business model (closed-loop freshwater finfish, premium positioning, integrated processing).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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