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Seafood processing technology developer creating high-value products from underutilized fish materials for the seafood industry.
Hailia Oy, based in Karkkila, Finland, specializes in developing resource-efficient seafood processing technologies that transform underutilized fish materials, such as heads, fins, and frames, into high-value, ready-to-eat products with innovative textures. The company both produces its own seafood items and licenses its proprietary technology to fish processors globally, enhancing resource efficiency and sustainability within the industry. Hailia recently raised €1.75 million in funding in June 2025, attracting investment from firms including Nordic Foodtech VC and Holdix. Its commercial activities involve partnerships with processors like Kalavapriikki and Dana Technology, notably launching a "pulled rainbow trout" product with Kalavapriikki and S-Group, and food service products with Hätälä. Hailia Oy was founded in 2021 by CEO Michaela Lindström and CTO Otto Kaukonen.
Hailia Oy has raised $610K across 1 funding round.
Hailia Oy has raised $610K in total across 1 funding round.
Hailia Oy has raised $610K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $610K Seed in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $610K Seed | — | Nordic Foodtech VC | Announced |
Hailia Oy has raised $610K in total across 1 funding round.
Hailia Oy's investors include Nordic FoodTech VC.
Hailia Oy is a Finnish food technology company specializing in innovative and resource-efficient seafood processing technologies. It develops patented methods to transform underutilized fish raw materials—such as heads, fins, and frames—into high-value, ready-to-eat seafood products with exceptional texture and taste. Serving both food service and retail markets, Hailia addresses the problem of significant waste in the seafood industry by upcycling sidestreams that traditionally have low economic value. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, securing €1.75 million in funding in 2025 and launching commercial products like “pulled rainbow trout” in collaboration with major partners such as Kalavapriikki and S-Group[1][2][5].
Founded in 2021, Hailia was created to tackle inefficiencies in the seafood industry by maximizing the use of fish sidestreams. The founding team, including CTO Otto Kaukonen, brought expertise in food technology and sustainability. The idea emerged from the recognition that about 30% of European fish production is lost to low-value uses despite rising demand for seafood. Early traction came through strategic partnerships with Finnish seafood processors and securing investment from Nordic Foodtech VC and others, enabling the company to scale its technology and production capabilities[1][2][5].
Hailia rides the global trend toward sustainable food production and circular economy practices. With seafood demand expected to double by 2050 and fish stocks under pressure, the company’s technology addresses critical market forces: resource scarcity, environmental regulations, and consumer demand for healthy, affordable, and sustainable seafood. By enabling the profitable use of fish sidestreams, Hailia influences the seafood ecosystem toward more sustainable production models and supports the Blue Food Revolution, which aims to make aquatic food systems more efficient and environmentally friendly[1][2][6][7].
Looking ahead, Hailia is poised to expand its international licensing and production partnerships, targeting global producers of salmonoids, pelagics, and whitefish. Continued innovation in processing methods and scaling production capacity will be key to meeting growing market demand. Trends such as increasing regulatory pressure on waste, rising seafood consumption, and sustainability commitments by food companies will shape Hailia’s trajectory. The company’s influence is likely to grow as it sets industry standards for sidestream utilization, contributing significantly to a more circular and sustainable seafood industry[1][4][7].