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Aquaculture technology company providing a data-driven app and IoT platform for shrimp farmers, focused on productivity and sustainability.
Jala Tech is an aquaculture technology company based in Sleman, Indonesia, providing a data-driven app and IoT platform for shrimp farmers to monitor water quality and manage farms remotely. The company offers integrated services including financing, supplies, equipment, and market access, aiming to improve productivity and sustainability across the shrimp supply chain. As of late 2023, Jala Tech supports over 20,000 users managing 35,300 ponds and 15,700 tons of shrimp. With 101-200 employees, Jala Tech has raised $16.625 million in total funding, including a $10.625 million Series A round in 2023. Investors include 500 Startups, HATCH, and Conservation International. Jala Tech was founded in 2017 by Aryo Wiryawan and Liris Maduningtyas. Its business model centers on saaS platform with app subscriptions, hardware sales , financing services, and supply chain connections, generates revenue through end-to-end solutions for farmers.
Jala Tech has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Jala Tech has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Jala Tech has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Jala Tech's investors include Intudo Ventures, Amit Lakhotia, Kunal Shah, Mohit Gupta, Naveen Kukreja, Parag Aggarwal, Ravi Singhvi, Rohan Jain, Toranj Mehta, Meloy Fund, Mirova, SMDV.
Jala Tech has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $16.0M Series A in November 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | $16M Series A | Intudo Ventures | Amit Lakhotia, Kunal Shah, Mohit Gupta, Naveen Kukreja, Parag Aggarwal, Ravi Singhvi, Rohan Jain, Toranj Mehta, Meloy Fund, Mirova, Smdv | Announced |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $6M Seed | Althelia Sustainable Ocean Fund | Meloy Fund, Real Tech Fund | Announced |
JALA Tech is an aquaculture technology company headquartered in Indonesia, founded in 2015, that builds a full-stack digital ecosystem to transform shrimp farming through data-driven tools, IoT devices, and integrated services.[1][4][5] It serves over 9,000 shrimp farmers by providing real-time water quality monitoring via devices like JALA Baruni, farm management apps for planning and decision support, joint operational partnerships (JALA SmartFarm), and post-production market access through JALA Harvest, solving key problems like inefficient management, disease risks, poor data usage, and limited market reach to enable sustainable, profitable production.[1][3][4][5] With 167 employees and $7.1 million in revenue, the company has shown strong growth, including a $10.625 million Series A raise in 2023 and recent expansions into probiotics and industry events.[1][4]
JALA Tech was founded in 2015 in Indonesia by co-founder Farid Inawan, an electrical engineer, alongside CEO Liris Maduningtyas, who was recognized in Forbes Indonesia's 2021 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs list.[1][4] The idea emerged from the need to modernize Indonesia's shrimp industry, plagued by inconsistent yields, disease outbreaks, and reliance on guesswork; the team developed IoT sensors and apps to enable data-driven farming, starting with water quality monitoring and expanding to full value-chain integration.[1][3][4][5] Early traction came from aggregating farm data for industry insights on performance, production, and disease patterns, building a user base that now exceeds 9,000 across three regions.[1][4]
JALA Tech rides the smart aquaculture wave, leveraging IoT and AI amid global demand for sustainable seafood as wild stocks decline and climate pressures intensify shrimp farming challenges like water quality and disease.[1][3][4][5] Timing is ideal in Indonesia, the world's top shrimp producer, where digital transformation addresses fragmented, low-tech farms amid rising exports and ESG mandates; market forces like food security needs and tech adoption in AgriFoodTech (e.g., FoodTech 500 recognition) favor its model.[3][4] It influences the ecosystem by standardizing data practices, enabling industry-wide insights, and scaling sustainable models—evident in press on water management innovations and events like Shrimp Outlook 2025—potentially setting benchmarks for precision farming in emerging markets.[4]
JALA Tech is poised for expansion with its recent funding fueling probiotics rollout, international market access, and user growth beyond 9,000, targeting deeper value-chain dominance in shrimp aquaculture.[4][5] Trends like AI-enhanced analytics, climate-resilient farming, and global sustainability regulations will shape its path, amplifying influence through data platforms that could extend to other seafood or AgriTech verticals. As aquaculture tech matures, JALA's ecosystem approach positions it to lead profitable, data-powered farming, turning shrimp industry pain points into scalable opportunities from its strong Indonesian base.