What does supplier-neutral procurement mean at FishMatch Group?

It means we do not represent any single manufacturer or distributor. We invite and compare project-matched suppliers based on your technical, biological and commercial requirements — not on brand preference or commercial agreements. You receive anonymized or structured proposals so the decision is yours.

How do you choose which suppliers receive my RFQ?

We match your project by category, species, capacity, region, budget tier and delivery complexity. Only suppliers with relevant aquaculture experience — RAS, shrimp farms, hatcheries, feeding, water treatment, cages or processing — are invited. You can request a shortlist of one to three qualified bidders.

Do suppliers pay to be recommended?

No supplier can buy placement. Suppliers participate in our network and are compensated only when a project they quoted is successfully contracted through FishMatch Group. This keeps our recommendations aligned with your project, not with marketing spend.

Will my project details be shared publicly or with all suppliers?

Never publicly. Your request is handled as a private sourcing brief. Identifying details are shared only with suppliers after you approve the shortlist, and we can keep buyer identity confidential until you choose to reveal it.

What types of aquaculture projects are eligible?

We support commercial aquaculture infrastructure and procurement: fish farms, shrimp farms, RAS systems, sea cages, hatcheries, feed plants, processing facilities, water treatment, oxygenation, feeding systems, monitoring and turnkey EPC projects. Projects typically range from US$250,000 to US$20 million and above.

Do I need a fully developed engineering plan before requesting a quote?

No. We work with early-stage budgets, feasibility outlines and detailed specifications alike. Our team helps you structure the RFQ, define scope and fill gaps before inviting suppliers. The more detail you provide, the tighter the proposals.

Which regions and countries do you cover?

We source globally. Active corridors include Norway, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Japan, Chile, Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. Multi-region and government projects are welcome.

Does FishMatch Group provide financing directly?

No. We are not a lender. We introduce eligible projects to specialist aquaculture financing partners and help prepare the project summary, budget and documentation that those partners require.

What financing options are available?

Depending on the project and jurisdiction, options include equipment leasing, working capital facilities, project finance, export credit, green and ESG-linked finance, and structured debt for expansion or greenfield builds.

Who is eligible for aquaculture project financing?

Eligible applicants typically include established aquaculture companies, EPC contractors, project owners with credible business plans, government-backed developments and expansion projects with clear offtake or revenue projections. Terms depend on the financing partner, jurisdiction and collateral.

How does the financing introduction process work?

After you submit a project brief, our team prepares a financing-ready summary. If the project fits a partner's criteria, we make one qualified introduction. The partner then conducts their own due diligence, credit review and structuring. FishMatch Group does not guarantee approval or terms.

Are there fees for buyers?

Submitting a sourcing request or financing introduction request costs the buyer nothing. FishMatch Group is compensated on the supplier side of completed transactions and may receive referral fees from financing partners.

Frequently asked questions

Aquaculture procurement & financing — full FAQ

Every question buyers ask us about vendor-neutral sourcing, supplier selection, project eligibility, fees and financing introductions.

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What is the fastest way to get quotes for FAQ?

Submit one structured request for FAQ. FishMatch Group translates it into a technical RFQ, runs a confidential sourcing round with project-matched international suppliers, and returns comparable quotations. No fee is charged to the buyer, and your identity and project details stay private until you choose to proceed.

How it works:: One structured request, human-reviewed before any supplier outreach
Typical turnaround:: Depends on scope and site data; no turnaround is guaranteed
Confidentiality:: Supplier names are never exposed during evaluation
Cost to buyers:: No fee charged to the buyer