Earlier this year, the robotics company EasyX raised capital from the fisheries and aquaculture industry, the startup ecosystem, and the offshore industry, after identifying a market that was crying out for the technology.
A new board is now in place, consisting of several prominent industry names. The new board includes former Lerøy Sjøtroll executive and current Lingalaks CEO Nina Møgster; Mats Hagland, business developer at Kongsberg Innovasjon; Karoline Sjødal Olsen, CEO of Blue Lice; and Torgeir Bræin, COO and CTO at Kongsberg Ferrotech.
Entering the market
EasyX has developed a robot designed for cleaning fish tanks at aquaculture facilities. The robot can move on vertical surfaces regardless of the material.
Kongsberg Innovasjon claims it has the "potential to increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve sustainability in the industry." They therefore believe the innovation is an "important step" in the green transition of the fishing industry.
The technology is currently in high demand and involved in several pilot projects, according to Kongsberg Innovasjon.
Earlier in 2023, EasyX raised 12 million NOK from Kongsberg Pre Såkorn Fond, Startuplab, DSD Investering, and a few other investors.
With a new board possessing broad knowledge and experience within the fisheries and aquaculture industry, they are ready to commercialize the robot and grow further, according to a press release.
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