Seafood Business Raising Funds In Chennai

About Business

The business is a Chennai-based fresh seafood procurement, processing, and distribution venture operating since 2017. It specializes exclusively in hook-caught, never-frozen Yellowfin tuna, positioned as a high-quality, nutritionally rich protein source for retail, wholesale, and institutional consumption.

The company addresses a significant gap in the Indian seafood market—limited availability of genuinely fresh, traceable tuna, particularly for inland cities and healthcare institutions. This is achieved through a direct coastal sourcing model, procuring tuna from select Indian harbours including Chennai, Visakhapatnam, and Mangalore, supported by a controlled cold-chain logistics system to maintain freshness, hygiene, and nutritional value from ocean to end consumer.

Products & Processing

The business focuses on fresh Yellowfin tuna meat, which is:
Sourced directly from boat owners
Hygienically cleaned, cut, and portioned
Packed under controlled cold-chain conditions
Supplied in formats suitable for retail consumers, bulk buyers, and hospitals

The product is positioned as a lean, high-protein, omega-3–rich food, suitable for children, adults, elderly consumers, and patients requiring clinical or preventive nutrition.
The company is actively operating in Chennai and Hyderabad, with a growing delivery network across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Supply is supported through a pan-India sourcing partner with a monthly capacity of approximately 9 tons, with phased utilization planned.

All operations comply with FSSAI food safety standards, with strong emphasis on quality inspection at landing points, rapid icing, minimal handling, and strict hygiene practices.

It is in active discussions with multi-speciality hospitals to integrate structured hospital nutrition programs under revenue-sharing models, positioning the business as a long-term nutrition partner rather than a commodity supplier.

Clientele type

The business currently serves:

Retail customers

Wholesale seafood buyers

Institutional buyers

Hospitals and healthcare facilities

Nutrition-focused buyers and food service operators

Premises

The rent is paid to the facility owner based on the volume of orders.

Asking Price Includes

The terms of the transaction will be discussed with the potential investors.

Asking Price

INR 20.00 L

Minimum ticket size

INR 20.00 L

Reason

The owner is looking to raise funds to:

Establish a strong retail footprint across major Indian cities, including Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi NCR
Scale institutional and hospital nutrition programs nationwide
Expand B2B supply to large institutional and bulk buyers
Strengthen cold-chain infrastructure to unlock higher volumes and consistent demand

More Details

The business is promoter-driven, led by an individual with over 4 years of hands-on experience in seafood procurement, pricing, and logistics. The promoter has successfully navigated seasonal supply cycles, pricing volatility, and operational challenges. The current team comprises 4 employees supporting procurement, processing, and logistics.