Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: TransparentSea
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm
Updated at: 2026-07-04T23:53:06Z

Tagline: Premium shrimp without oceans - consistent quality, no supply chain surprises

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 0 | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 0 | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 0 | observed_at: 2026-07-04T23:53:06Z | expires_at: 2026-07-05T23:53:06Z
- Total investors: 0 | observed_at: 2026-07-04T23:53:06Z | expires_at: 2026-07-05T23:53:06Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 0
- total_investors: 0
- team_size: 3
- featured_investor_count: 3
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- $1.5 million of prawns grown and sold from 2021-2024, with $0 spent on marketing. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-1
- Michelin-starred chef customers included Providence, Holbox, Kali, Rustic Canyon and others. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-2
- Achieved >99.8% water reuse at pilot. Zero discharge planned for commercial site. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-3
- 100% sell-through at premium prices ($18-$28/pound). | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-4
- Acquired 160 acre ranch with most infrastructure in place. Positioned to scale and diversify. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-5
- Substantial barrier to entry due to decades of commercial scale research and development. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-6
- Featured by Eater, The Economist, Business Insider, LA Times, NPR & more. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-7
- Completed successful live-sales trials at large Asian grocery chains. | citation: https://wefunder.com/transparentsea.farm#claim-fact-8

FAQ:
- Q: Could you summarize a few things you are doing differently at the new plant versus at Downey, and how they'll improve operations?
  A: I was hoping someone would ask this! The proof of concept farm in an old LA warehouse was a real success in proving that our technology works consistently, and that there is a hungry market for our products. That said, there are low hanging fruits that we intend to pick right away at the new, spacious farm site in Campo: 1. Reduce labor through automation. Feeding and harvesting will be automated on day 1, which involves investment in industry-standard equipment. Nothing risky or experimental...
- Q: Is there a cost associated with investing via the WeFunder platform?
  A: Thanks for the question. Short answer: There is a small one-time fee for investors. Use ACH or wire for lowest charges. Long answer from WeFunder: "For payments made by bank ACH or wires, Wefunder charges investors a transaction fee of 2%, with a minimum of $8 and a max of $150. For credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, Wefunder charges a 5.5% fee + $2, with a minimum of $10 and no maximum - per transaction (if you increase your investment, the fee structure starts over). Our VIP members ge...
- Q: Since soft launching this before Christmas, I've received quite a few questions and some really great feedback. For those of you reserved or in the process, thank you, and feel free to share with your networks! For those considering it, please feel free to ask a question here ...
  A: Update: The terms are now set and being drawn up!
- Q: Do you have an ETA on when the new facility will become operational?
  A: As soon as we close the fundraising round, likely in Spring 2026, we should be operational in 12 months with a hatchery and some production. We expect to be at full production and cash flow positive in 18 months from the close of the round.
- Q: Will there be additional investor perks down the road? For example, a better chance to purchase shrimp when they become inevitably popular and sold out :)
  A: Great suggestion and love the optimism! I've just added a perk!