Shinkei Systems

Robots that process fish humanely for fresher seafood.

Founded
2021
Headquarters
California
Disclosed funding
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Status
Operating
Sector
Food & Consumer
Latest round
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Reported valuation
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Website
shinkeisystems.com

Overview

Shinkei's Poseidon robot performs ikejime, a Japanese technique that keeps fish fresher for longer, directly on fishing boats and in processing plants. The company counts SpaceX alumni among its founders and is backed by Founders Fund.

Funding

No funding figures have been disclosed publicly.

Founders

Saif Khawaja, Co-founder & CEO
Not a SpaceX alum
Reed Ginsberg, Co-founder
At SpaceX: SpaceX alumnus

Topics

Sources

  1. TechCrunch: Founders Fund's bet on humanely killed fish
  2. Fast Company: Inside the SpaceX founder factory

Last verified September 30, 2026.