Pacific Hybreed

High-performance shellfish seed through advanced hybrid breeding

Kailua-Kona, United States · Founded 2014 · $1.8M raised

Employees
1–10
Founded
2014
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$1.8M
Last Round
$800K Venture RoundMay 2026
Rounds
2

About

Pacific Hybreed is a Kailua-Kona, Hawaii-based aquaculture biotechnology company commercializing hybrid breeding in shellfish — the first company to apply 'hybrid vigor' techniques (long used in agriculture) to oysters and clams without genetic modification. The company's high-performance seed delivers approximately 30% greater yield and up to 50% reductions in harvesting costs through more uniform growth, tailored to specific farm conditions. Pacific Hybreed operates at the OTEC facility in Kailua-Kona and serves over 20 farm customers and research sites across North America. The company raised a $1 million funding round in May 2026 backed by Hawaiʻi Angels and Blue Startups, and is led by CEO Melissa DellaTorre.

Summary

Pacific Hybreed is an Agtech company based in Kailua-Kona, United States, founded in 2014. It has raised $1.8M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $800K Venture Round round in May 2026. Investors include Builders Vision, Hatch Blue Ltd and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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