The company raised new funding to develop a 100-ton shrimp farm in Monthyon and expand across Europe, advancing its land-based farming technology.
Lisaqua, founded in 2018 by Charlotte Schoelinck and Gabriel Boneu, is taking a new step in its development following the success of its pilot farm based in Saint-Herblain. This funding will enable Lisaqua to develop a large-scale farm with a production capacity of 100 tons of shrimp in Monthyon, and carry on its commercial development and R&D projects. Lisaqua relies on a multidisciplinary team of 38 people. This scale-up is also supported by the French government’s “Première Usine” (“First Plant”) program within the scope of the France 2030 national investment scheme.
Lisaqua’s patented shrimp farming process enables shrimp to be farmed in controlled land-based tanks close to consumer areas. This technology combines biofiltration systems with predictive models of farming, enabling the company to meet the challenges of sustainable food production by combining protection of the environment with high food quality.
Lisaqua utilizes several circularity techniques to mitigate its impact: recovery and valorization of waste heat from the local waste incinerator to heat its tanks, bio-conversion of effluents, and recycling of water from the farm.
In terms of quality, shrimp are produced without antibiotics or sulfites, contributing to a healthier diet. They are distributed ultra-fresh and have been adopted by many renowned Chefs, reflecting their gustatory qualities.
The company is already planning to increase its production capacity by expanding the Monthyon farm and by building new farms in France and Europe.
Charlotte Schoelinck and Gabriel Boneu, co-founders of Lisaqua, stated: “This financial transaction is a key step for Lisaqua. After first developing our technology in aquariums, then in laboratories and finally on a pilot scale, this funding will enable us to significantly increase our impact, building our exceptional shrimp accessible to as many people as possible. The ESG commitment shared with Crédit Mutuel Impact and Noshaq allows us to pursue our development with no compromise on environmental impact: producing more efficiently, with fewer resources, to develop a healthier and more sustainable aquaculture system.”
Sabine Schimel, CEO of Crédit Mutuel Impact, mentioned: “The technology developed by Lisaqua is a promising solution that contributes to a more sustainable food supply. This operation is fully in line with the investment strategy of our Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fund, supported by Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale’s Social Dividconclude. Agriculture and the food indusattempt are major fields of investment for the Environmental and Solidarity Revolution Fund. We support the ambition of Lisaqua’s founders and are proud to back the company over the long term, enabling it to scale up and deploy its virtuous technology.”
Géraldine Hotterbeex, Investment Manager for Noshaq, added: “Lisaqua embodies our ambition to support innovative, sustainable, and technologically differentiating agri-food models. By joining this adventure, we are underlining our commitment to local and responsible production. The project to set up a farm in the Liège region, although still under consideration, is a strategic opportunity for our territory. It could catalyze synergies around waste heat, food tech, and food sovereignty, in line with Noshaq’s priorities.”
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