Abalobi provides a mobile app suite that enables small-scale fishers to collect and manage ecological data, facilitating community-led fisheries improvement programs and enhancing traceability in seafood supply chains. By connecting fisher cooperatives to the Fish With A Story marketplace, the platform promotes financial inclusion and sustainable fishing practices, addressing the challenges of market access and ecological sustainability in coastal communities.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Small-scale fishers often lack the tools to document sustainable fishing practices and connect with fair markets, hindering their ability to compete with larger commercial operations and contributing to overfishing due to a lack of data-driven management. Consumers also lack transparency into the source and sustainability of their seafood.
Solution
Abalobi provides a suite of mobile applications and marketplace integrations designed to empower small-scale fishers and promote sustainable fisheries. The platform enables fishers to record catch data, manage their operations, and access a digital marketplace called "Fish With A Story" to sell their catch directly to consumers and restaurants. By providing tools for traceability and data collection, Abalobi facilitates community-led fisheries improvement programs, promotes responsible fishing practices, and connects consumers with ethically sourced seafood. The platform also supports financial inclusion by linking fisher cooperatives with financial services.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes small-scale fishers, fisher cooperatives, environmentally conscious consumers, chefs, restaurants, and organizations involved in fisheries management and sustainability.
Features
- Mobile app for fishers to log catch data, including species, location, and fishing methods
- Digital marketplace ("Fish With A Story") connecting fishers directly with consumers and chefs
- Traceability features allowing consumers to scan a QR code and view the origin and journey of their seafood
- Support for community-led Fisheries Improvement Programmes (FIPs) integrating social, economic, and ecological indicators
- Tools for fisher cooperative administration and co-management data collection
- Integration with financial services to promote financial inclusion for fishers
- Data analytics to monitor fish populations and prevent overfishing
- Biodegradable packaging options for seafood products