AquaBC Chile Spa.

What AquaBC Chile Spa. does

AquaBC Chile Spa is a privately held, specialty services and equipment company headquartered in Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, Chile. Founded in 2013 with a 5-person team, it serves the aquaculture, fishing, and research sectors through four integrated revenue streams: (i) aquaculture consulting and advisory covering project formulation, R&D+I, and technology transfer; (ii) professional training in environmental sampling, equipment handling, and analytical techniques; (iii) sales, maintenance, and repair of microscopy and environmental monitoring equipment; and (iv) distribution of Rapid Testing kits for early detection of marine toxins (red tides), which are recognized by the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) of the FDA and are used in USA regulatory monitoring.

The firm's flagship technology is its Rapid Testing platform for marine toxins, which delivers qualitative results in 45 minutes with an optional digital scanner for semi-quantification, and which the company cites as having 24 years of worldwide use. Complementary product lines include microscopy equipment and accessories, plus environmental monitoring instruments used for harmful algal bloom surveillance and applied marine research. Marketing is conducted through a company website, a recurring bilingual newsletter (AquaBC News / Boletín AQUABC) distributed as PDF bulletins since November 2023, and a LinkedIn company page; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

AquaBC's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored on the technical credibility of its marine sciences professionals and on the regulatory standing of its Rapid Testing products. Its sole operating geography is Chile, with an international footprint implicit in USA regulatory monitoring usage of its kits; there are no named disclosed customers, no subsidiaries, no parent entity, and no disclosed funding or institutional ownership. The company is led by CEO David Cassis and operates from a single office at Santa Teresita 1456, Puerto Varas.

Name

AquaBC Chile Spa.

Legal name

AquaBC Chile Spa

Website

https://aquabc.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AquaBC Chile Spa is a Puerto Varas, Chile-based (5-employee) specialty services and equipment firm serving the aquaculture, fishing, and research sectors with aquaculture consulting, training, microscopy equipment, environmental monitoring tools, and ISSC/FDA-recognized Rapid Testing kits for marine toxin detection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture and Marine Sciences Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Sampling, Testing & Laboratory Analysis (Legionella/Microbiology) (BPABAJAB), Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE)

Keywords

• Marine toxin testing
• Aquaculture consulting services
• Environmental monitoring equipment
• Rapid testing kits
• Microscopy equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Puerto Varas

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: Aquaculture consulting services including project formulation, R&D+I, technology transfer, and business consulting for the aquaculture, fishing, and research sectors.
2. Training and Capacitation Services: Professional training services covering environmental sampling and analysis, equipment handling, and analytical techniques.
3. Equipment Sales and Maintenance: Sales, maintenance, and repair of microscopy equipment, accessories, and environmental monitoring instruments.
4. Rapid Testing Products: Rapid Testing kits for marine toxin detection, providing qualitative results in 45 minutes with optional digital scanner for semi-quantification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AquaBC Chile Spa. distributes and supports Rapid Testing kits for early detection of marine toxins (recognized by the ISSC of the FDA) and sells microscopy and environmental monitoring equipment. The company complements these products with aquaculture consulting (project formulation, R&D+I, technology transfer), professional training (environmental sampling, equipment handling, analytical techniques), and equipment maintenance and repair services for clients in the aquaculture, fishing, and research sectors.

Product overview

AquaBC Chile Spa. is a service and equipment company for marine sciences, aquaculture, and environmental monitoring. Their portfolio includes Rapid Testing services for marine toxin detection (recognized by ISSC/FDA for regulatory use), microscopy equipment, environmental monitoring solutions, aquaculture advisory consulting, training services, and maintenance/repair of optical instruments. The company serves the aquaculture, fishing, and research sectors with both products and technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rapid Testing for Marine Toxins Rapid Testing kits for early detection of marine toxins (venoms/red tides), recognized by the ISSC of the FDA and used in regulatory monitoring in the USA. Provides qualitative results in 45 minutes with an optional digital scanner for semi-quantification. Targeted at aquaculture, fishing, and research organizations requiring marine toxin monitoring.
• Microscopy Equipment (Microscopía) Microscopy equipment, accessories, and related supply for aquaculture and marine science applications. Sold alongside technical advice and support to aquaculture companies, fishing operations, and research institutions.
• Environmental Monitoring Equipment (Monitoreo Ambiental) Environmental monitoring instruments and related equipment for marine and aquaculture applications. Supplied with technical advice and training to organizations needing environmental monitoring capability.
• Aquaculture Advisory Services (Asesoría en Acuicultura) Professional aquaculture consulting including project formulation and management, R&D+I (research, development and innovation), business consulting, and technology transfer. Delivered to aquaculture, fishing, and research organizations.
• Training Services (Capacitaciones) Professional training services covering environmental sampling and analysis, equipment handling, and analytical techniques for personnel in aquaculture, fishing, and research organizations.
• Equipment Maintenance and Repair (Mantención y Reparación) Maintenance and repair services for microscopy equipment and accessories to ensure optimal functioning, provided to aquaculture, fishing, and research clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Qualitative results in 45 minutes for marine toxin detection
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with aquaculture, seafood, and environmental testing services. Adjacent competitor for higher-end regulatory testing contracts.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC provider with seafood, aquaculture, and marine environmental testing offerings. Comparable as a broad-based incumbent in regulatory marine testing.
• bioMérieux: In vitro diagnostics and industrial microbiology company with seafood pathogen and marine testing products. Comparable as an analytical testing incumbent serving food and aquaculture markets.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing laboratory network with food, feed, and aquaculture testing capabilities. Overlaps with AquaBC's marine toxin testing services but operates at vastly greater scale across many industries.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments and immunoassay kits, with relevant overlap in marine toxin and food contaminant testing workflows.
• Pentair: Water treatment and aquaculture solutions provider, including monitoring and filtration systems used in salmon and shrimp farming. Overlaps with AquaBC's environmental monitoring equipment and aquaculture services scope.

Emerging players

• Phigenics: Specialized water testing and analytics company serving industrial and commercial customers. Comparable niche positioning to AquaBC as a focused, service-led water testing business.

Direct peers

• Hach (Danaher): Major manufacturer of water quality monitoring instruments and reagents. Directly comparable to AquaBC's microscopy and environmental monitoring equipment distribution and maintenance business.
• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in water microbiology testing, including aquaculture and aquaculture-related water quality products (Colilert, Pseudalert). Directly comparable to AquaBC's testing equipment and consumables offering for aquaculture operators.
• Aqua Survey Inc. US-based environmental testing firm focused on aquaculture water quality, sediment, and harmful algal bloom assessments. Closely matches AquaBC's HAB monitoring and consulting service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aquabc-chile-spa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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