Kyst
KYST is a Danish B2B fresh fish and seafood distributor based in Hanstholm that sources daily from West Jutland auctions and delivers next-day to canteens, restaurants, and hotels across Denmark, with a side channel for individual consumers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersHanstholm, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Kyst does
KYST ApS is a Danish fresh fish and seafood distributor headquartered in Hanstholm, Denmark, on the country's west coast. The company sources fish on a daily basis from West Jutland fish auctions and delivers next-day to professional kitchens across Denmark, operating a Tuesday-to-Friday delivery cadence. Its product range spans more than 40 fresh Danish species (perch, cod, plaice, halibut, mackerel, herring, etc.), shellfish and crustaceans (Danish and American lobster, Dublin Bay prawns, oysters, clams), a smoked and cured fish line, and a smaller selection of imported specialty seafood such as tuna, octopus, and scallops.
The company runs a sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting canteens, restaurants, hotels, and conference centers, with direct phone and email ordering. It also serves individual consumers through direct outreach. KYST positions itself on sustainability, sourcing from smaller coastal boats using selective gear (longline, gillnet, pots/traps) with low bycatch, rather than industrial trawling, and emphasizes expert guidance on fish selection and menu composition as part of its service offering.
The business is founder-owned and bootstrapped. Thomas Sekkelund is identified as owner, alongside team members Jacob Pedersen and Nikolaj Krabbe Therkildsen. With 1-10 employees, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue, KYST operates as a small, privately held Danish ApS (CVR 38251643). Its revenue model is transactional fish sales priced off daily auction outcomes, with pricing not publicly disclosed and quotes provided on request.
Kyst firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kyst
- Legal name
- KYST ApS
- Website
- https://kyst.nu
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- KYST is a Danish B2B fresh fish and seafood distributor based in Hanstholm that sources daily from West Jutland auctions and delivers next-day to canteens, restaurants, and hotels across Denmark, with a side channel for individual consumers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kyst industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Seafood Wholesale / Fresh Fish Distribution
- NAICS
- Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (424460)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen) (AFAIADAD)
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Where Kyst is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hanstholm
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Kyst business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Fresh Fish Sales: KYST generates revenue through the sale of fresh, high-quality Danish fish and seafood to B2B customers (cantinas, restaurants, hotels) and individual buyers. Products are sourced daily from West Jutland auctions and delivered the next day. Pricing is competitive based on auction prices and experience in the market.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Kyst product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kyst (KYST ApS) is a Danish fresh fish and seafood supplier that sources fish daily from West Jutland fish auctions and delivers it the next day to professional kitchens — canteens, restaurants, and hotels — across Denmark. The company offers over 40 species of fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans, smoked and cured fish products, and specialty imported seafood, combined with expert guidance on selection, menu composition, and sustainable sourcing.
Product overview
KYST is a Danish B2B fish supplier offering a unified fresh fish and seafood distribution service to canteens, restaurants, and hotels across Denmark. The company operates as a single integrated offering combining: (1) fresh fish sourced from sustainable coastal fishing operations with an extensive portfolio of over 40 Danish fish species, (2) shellfish and crustaceans including lobsters and oysters, (3) smoked and cured fish products for specialized offerings, and (4) imported specialty seafood items. KYST provides comprehensive service including procurement from West Jutland fish auctions, guidance on fish selection and menu composition, and next-day delivery service to professional buyers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fresh Fish (Various Species)
Companies that use Kyst
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Kyst technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Kyst partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Kyst competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Skagenfood: Danish seafood distributor supplying fresh fish and seafood to restaurants, hotels, and foodservice across Denmark. Directly comparable as a B2B fish supplier with similar customer base and competitive geography to KYST.
- Nielsens Fisk: Established Danish fish wholesaler serving restaurants and professional kitchens with fresh and smoked seafood. Comparable in product mix, B2B customer type, and Danish geographic focus.
- Bifrost Seafood: Danish seafood supplier delivering fresh fish and shellfish to restaurants and foodservice customers. Comparable in customer base (professional kitchens) and Danish geographic focus as a smaller B2B fish specialist.
- Bjerregaard Fisk: Danish fish supplier with roots in Hanstholm, offering fresh fish and seafood to restaurants and professional kitchens. Directly comparable geographically and in B2B customer type, and a direct competitor for West Jutland auction supply.
Regional players
- Skagerak Seafood: Nordic seafood supplier focused on fresh and frozen fish to European markets. Comparable in sourcing and seafood product offering, though primarily oriented toward export markets rather than the Danish domestic B2B focus of KYST.
Broad incumbents
- Polar Seafood: Danish/Greenlandic seafood group with cold-water species (cod, halibut, shrimp) supplying foodservice and retail across Europe. Comparable as a broad-based Danish seafood wholesaler, though much larger and more globally oriented than KYST.
- Royal Greenland: One of the largest seafood companies in the North Atlantic, supplying fish, shellfish, and processed seafood to retail, foodservice, and wholesale across Denmark and globally. Overlaps partly with KYST's product categories but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
- Nordic Seafood: Danish seafood company producing, processing, and distributing fresh and frozen seafood to retail and foodservice across Europe. Comparable in B2B seafood distribution to Danish and international customers, with much broader product portfolio.
- Pelagia: Nordic seafood group producing and distributing fish products including fresh, frozen, and processed seafood across Northern Europe. Comparable in B2B seafood distribution and processing, though operating at industrial scale.
Others
- Hanstholm Fiskeauktion: One of the West Jutland fish auctions that KYST sources from daily. Comparable as a seafood ecosystem participant and effectively a supplier/upstream partner rather than a competitor, but useful for understanding KYST's procurement channel.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kyst social profiles
Digital presenceKyst financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kyst leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Kyst funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kyst M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kyst
What does Kyst do?
Kyst (KYST ApS) is a Danish fresh fish and seafood supplier that sources fish daily from West Jutland fish auctions and delivers it the next day to professional kitchens — canteens, restaurants, and hotels — across Denmark. The company offers over 40 species of fresh fish, shellfish and crustaceans, smoked and cured fish products, and specialty imported seafood, combined with expert guidance on selection, menu composition, and sustainable sourcing.
Is Kyst a public or private company?
Kyst is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Kyst founded?
Kyst was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Kyst based?
Kyst is headquartered in Hanstholm, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Kyst make money?
One revenue line is on record: fresh Fish Sales.
Who are Kyst's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Skagenfood, Nielsens Fisk, Bifrost Seafood and Bjerregaard Fisk. Skagerak Seafood is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Polar Seafood, Royal Greenland, Nordic Seafood and Pelagia. Hanstholm Fiskeauktion is listed as an others.
Does Kyst have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kyst.
What industry is Kyst in?
Kyst's product category is Seafood Wholesale / Fresh Fish Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIADAD, Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen). Its NAICS code is 42446 and its SIC code is 5140.