Greenfins
Sustainable Seafood, Powered by Innovation
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Our Blue Economy
Vision
Greenfins™️ is a blue tech innovator focused on farm raising fish - also known as aquaculture.
We currently operate a Research Center of Excellence in a public-private partnership with the University of Rhode Island, and are developing net-zero commercial production facilities globally.
Our vertically integrated supply chain provides sustainable farm to table seafood, backed by an experienced research team.
Greenfins addresses the following issues associated with wild capture fisheries:
Inconsistency of size, supply and quality
Risk of mercury and contaminants
High carbon footprint
Food insecurity
Sustainability Objectives
IMPACT
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We have organized our Impact strategy across three key pillars, People, Planet, and Performance. These goals are closely aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).
Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive & sustainable industrialization, foster innovation
Good Health and Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment & decent work
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, sea and marine resources for sustainable development
Seafood Production
Almaco jack
(Seriola)
Sushi-Grade
“Hamachi”
Fast Growth
14-18 months for market size
Mahi-mahi
(Coryphaena)
Sushi-Grade
“Shiira”
Ultra Fast Growth
10-12 months for market size
Research & Development
Partnership
Greenfins designed, built and operates a privately funded Research Center of Excellence at the University of Rhode Island (URI) Narragansett Bay Campus in a public-private partnership
URI is a leader in finfish aquaculture with world-renowned oceanography and marine science programs, intellectual capital and facilities.
Outcome
Training & Education
University of Rhode Island (URI)
A collaborative program providing:
Development of a local workforce for skilled technician and trade positions
Robust internship program for hands-on learning
Student exchange program
Certificate programs
Curriculum for training students and local workforce
Leadership Team
Peter Mottur | Chief Executive Officer
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Serial technology entrepreneur
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Previously founded VC backed software & systems engineering company
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Built marquee customer base, executed successful exit strategy to public company
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B.S., University of Rhode Island in Marine Sciences with studies in fisheries, aquaculture and oceanography
Terry Bradley, PhD | Chief Technology Officer
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Over 30 years entrepreneurial experience in the commercial aquaculture industry with an array of freshwater and marine finfish species
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Professor and IACUC Chair, Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Rhode Island
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Ph.D., Aquaculture, University of Idaho & M.S., University of Rhode Island, B.S., Saint John's University
Mark Griffin | Director Business Development
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Founder of Verte Sante Venture Partners Inc., an impact and wellness-focused investment firm
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Operated and exited several industry-leading businesses in the sustainable foods industry, including national CPG brands
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Senior Buyer of frozen seafood for Trader Joe’s, led production and commercialization of organic fat & oil commodities for a multi-national business
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Degree in Food Marketing and Distribution from Rochester Institute of Technology
Jeff Silver | Director Corporate Finance
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Cofounder of Verte Sante and Managing Partner of Ridgeline Partners a merchant banking firm for growth impact companies
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Closed over 100 corporate finance transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $10B (Merrill Lynch, Montgomery Securities, Millennium Capital)
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Portfolio of Impact companies in agriculture, food security supply chains, regenerative CPG foods, circular logistics, real estate, hospitality, media/ entertainment
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B.A. degree, Major & Honors in Finance, University of San Diego & MBA from UCLA Anderson with Honors with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate
Christian Spoor | Senior Advisor, Sales and Marketing
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Proven track record leading large and small Food & Bev industry-leading companies (Nestle, Chobani, Anheuser Busch & Botticelli Foods)
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Focused in the areas of B2B Sales, Retail & Wholesaler Management, Consumer Focused Journey Development, Partnerships, Packaging, Innovation, Product Launch and Commercialization Strategy and Accelerating Growth
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B.S. in BioMedical Marketing from Quinnipiac University and Nutrition Certificate from Orange Coast College
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