Tanganyika Blue
Farming invasive fish has ruined most of Africa’s Great Lakes. Lake Tanganyika—the world’s second biggest lake by volume—remains relatively pristine, but the threat of invasive fish farming is imminent.
The Idea
Native Species Aquaculture
Total Investment
350000
Grants
0
Equity/SAFE
0
Debt/Convertible Debt
Funded Since
2023
Geography
Sector
Structure
The Mission
Protect freshwater biodiversity.
How It Works
Tanganyika Blue protects native species by—ironically—showing that native fish aquaculture is profitable and doesn’t destroy the lake. Like it or not, fish farming is coming, and as first mover, they have a chance to establish native species aquaculture as the norm. Their scale plans include selling baby fish and feed to local farmers -- they're betting the farm that native species will be more profitable for local farmers than invasive species.
The Dream
A thriving aquaculture industry of locally owned businesses, built entirely on native species, that sustains livelihoods and protects the biodiversity of Africa’s Great Lakes.
Why We're In
The theory of change is compelling: build a profitable business and supply chain of native species before invasive species farming takes root. They need strong regulatory enforcement to keep out lower cost invasvie competitors. The team is excellent and making steady operational progress. This is a high-upside biodiversity play in a sector that rarely sees win-wins.
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Ujamaa Community Resource Team
Livelihoods-First Communal Land Management
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