Former CEO of the Kingfish Company, Ohad Maiman, recently joined the board of directors of two aquaculture startups, ReelData and BioFishency.

Maiman is the founder and managing partner of AquaFounders Capital, an investment company focused on securing a strategic position in the land-based aquaculture sector across the value chain. Prior, Maiman was founder and CEO at the Kingfish Company, where he led the company to becoming one of the world's flagship RAS producers with the development of land-based RAS yellowtail kingfish in the Netherlands and the USA.

ReelData

ReelData AI, an AI company providing customized data and automation to land-based aquaculture farmers, has named Maiman to its board of directors. This news comes just over a month after the company shared the news of a Series A funding round where they closed USD 8 million deal led by Buoyant Ventures and S2G Ventures.

“Ohad has been a friend and mentor to us at ReelData long before we made an official agreement,” said Mathew Zimola, CEO and co-founder of ReelData. “He has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will be immeasurable as we continue to expand our business to help the underserved land-based aquaculture industry. It was an easy decision to welcome him in an official capacity.”

BioFishency

BioFishency, a provider of electro-chemical and biological water treatment solutions for RAS, has named Maiman as its new chairman of the board. In his new role, Maiman will leverage his unique experience, enabling BioFishency to reinforce its position as one of the world’s leading disruptive RAS water treatment solutions providers.

“Few components in a RAS system are as critical as the filter unit, and replacing the biofilter with an electro-chemical process eliminates crucial uncertainties, and holds the promise of disrupting the sector by significantly improving reliability and efficiency,” said Maiman. “Recognizing the inherent value of BioFishency’s innovative water treatment solutions, their in-depth understanding of market requirements, and the company’s skilled and professional team, prompted my decision to get onboard. I am confident that BioFishency is poised to deliver on its immense potential, and I look forward to working with management and the board to support the company as it builds on its strong foundation, and expands its operations around the globe.”