Indonesian aquatech startup JALA Tech raises about $13.1m in funding

Company uses technology to help shrimp farmers protect production

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Shrimp is one of Indonesia's main export commodities. © Reuters

MARS W. MOSQUEDA JR., DealStreetAsia

CEBU, Philippines -- JALA Tech, an Indonesian aquatech startup, has raised about $13.1 million in Series A funding, it announced on Tuesday.

The latest round was led by Indonesian venture capital firm Intudo Ventures and joined by SMDV, French investment manager Mirova's Sustainable Ocean Fund (SOF), and U.S.-based coastal fishing-focused impact investor Meloy Fund.

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