Shinkei acquired a 16,000-square-foot processing plant in Tacoma, Washington to expand its supply chain and bring more processing in-house.
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Updated Jul 30, 2026
Shinkei Systems is an El Segundo-based seafood robotics and food-tech company that automates the Japanese ike jime harvesting technique with its Poseidon system, then vertically integrates processing and distribution through Seremoni to improve quality, traceability, and shelf life.
Primary product
Poseidon (PSDN) robotic fish-harvesting/processing system
Founded
2021
Headquarters
El Segundo, California, United States
Team size
50-60
Work style
Onsite
Industry
Food technology
Sub-industry
Seafood processing robotics
Offices
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Business model
Leadership
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & CTO
Head of People
Head of Finance
Director of Business Development
Head of Quality Assurance
Processing Director
Supplier Quality Engineer
Investors
High-bar, mission-driven, quality-first culture centered on smart, ambitious, and kind people; the company emphasizes craftsmanship, excellence, cross-functional execution, and hardware that survives harsh maritime conditions.
Work style
Onsite
Compensation
Public engineering postings list annual compensation of USD 130,000-180,000 for fullstack and robotics software roles; no broader company-wide compensation policy was found.
Pricing
Poseidon is provided free to fishermen; Shinkei buys the catch at a premium and monetizes downstream seafood sales through Seremoni and related distribution channels.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
Approximately $2.6M-$2.9M annual revenue / ARR (third-party estimates).
Estimated monthly visits
8.8K
Shinkei acquired a 16,000-square-foot processing plant in Tacoma, Washington to expand its supply chain and bring more processing in-house.
SourceFast Company · Jul 2026
Covers the Poseidon S robot, Alaska deployment, and how Shinkei extends humane processing and premium seafood branding.
TechCrunch · Jun 2026
Profiles Shinkei's Poseidon robot, Seremoni brand, Tacoma processing plant, and the company's vertically integrated model.
Fast Company · Mar 2026
Names Shinkei among Fast Company's most innovative food companies and describes its retail and restaurant traction.
SeafoodSource · Mar 2026
Reports Shinkei's Tacoma-area plant acquisition and expansion plans for its vertically integrated seafood supply chain.