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Pacific Hybreed Funding Round

Pacific Hybreed, based in Port Orchard, received $1 million from Blue Startups and Hawaii Angels.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
5/5/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$1,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to scale hatchery production, expand its farm-specific breeding programs, and continue broadening into additional species beyond Pacific oysters, including clams.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
AgTech
Mailing Address
7305 Beach Dr. East
Port Orchard, WA 98366
USA
Email Address
Overview
Pacific Hybreed is establishing the first commercial shellfish breeding programs for the benefit of U.S. West Coast aquaculture, and beyond. Our mission is to meet the growing demand for farmed shellfish by creating tools and strategies to improve the yield and resilience of farmed shellfish and helping to advance the science of shellfish genetics. Our proprietary breeding programs for Pacific oysters, Manila clams, Kumamoto oysters and other species will help secure a stable and sustainable supply of shellfish in the face of global climate change and the threat of emerging shellfish diseases. Pacific Hybreed's advanced breeding methods will enable the commercial development of high-performing shellfish to supply regional, national, and global shellfish aquaculture markets.
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Melissa Dellatorre
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Chief Scientific Officer
Francis Pan
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Co-Founder
Joth Davis
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Co-Founder
Dennis Hedgecock
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