Climate Resilient Aquaculture Finance for Transition (CRAFT)
Food systems rarely fail because one piece is missing.
A small-scale producer may need better inputs, but inputs alone do not solve weak offtake. A lender may see demand but still lack the data needed to assess risk. A technology provider may have a strong solution, but no practical route into producer networks.
The challenge is not a lack of solutions, but a lack of connection between them.
When producers, markets, technology and finance operate in isolation, adoption remains slow, investment remains risky and producers remain underserved.
As demand for aquatic foods continues to grow, building more productive, resilient and investable aquaculture will require connecting these pieces into systems that can work at scale.
Why Aquaculture Matters
Aquaculture is now one of the most important growth areas in global food systems. It can provide nutrient-rich food, create local jobs, strengthen rural enterprise and support more resilient supply chains. In many emerging markets, it also offers a practical route to better incomes for small producers and local businesses.
But growth alone is not enough.
Poorly designed aquaculture can create environmental and financial risks. Sustainable aquaculture needs stronger production systems, clearer market links, better data and finance that rewards good performance.
Our work focuses on the link between these pieces. We help design aquaculture pathways that combine aggregator-led operating models, practical technology adoption, investment readiness and impact measurement.
Designing Aquaculture Systems Around Real-World Implementation
We work on aquaculture by linking strategy, finance, technology, and implementation. Our role is to help structure models that make sense both on the farm and to funders. That means understanding production realities, building credible partnerships, and designing capital around how aquaculture businesses actually operate.
CRAFT brings this work together: a climate-resilient aquaculture finance model designed to connect producers, operators, technology providers, data systems, funders and markets. We have developed the concept with sector partners and are now working to build it into an investable platform.
Our approach focuses on four areas:
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We identify the practical bottlenecks that limit scale. This includes understanding production economics, farmer incentives, buyer relationships and where value is lost across the system.
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We work with aggregators and operators that can connect producers to inputs, support, markets and finance. These models are often the most practical route to scale in fragmented aquaculture systems, especially where trust, data and service delivery need to be built close to the farm.
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We support the integration of technologies that can improve production, monitoring and decision-making.
This includes Alternative Credit Modelling (ACM)-enabled models where they can strengthen farm performance, improve visibility and support adoption through real operating platforms rather than standalone pilots.
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We help translate aquaculture opportunities into clear propositions for funders, lenders and investors.
A core part of this work is showing how risks are recognised, managed and monitored within the system. Better operational and impact data can support more accurate credit assessment, finer pricing of risk and stronger confidence in the underlying model.
Our Partner
FutureFish is a specialist organisation accelerating sustainable aquaculture and aquatic food systems through innovation, investment and strategic partnerships. Tathva and FutureFish combine complementary expertise in aquaculture systems, investment strategy, business development and implementation, helping bridge the gaps between innovation and scale. Together, we are building practical financing models that connect producers, aggregators, technology providers, investors and markets, creating more resilient and commercially successful aquaculture systems. Our shared vision is to help transform aquaculture into a climate-resilient, investment-ready sector that delivers sustainable food production, strengthens rural livelihoods and attracts greater private and public investment. By demonstrating scalable approaches and forging new partnerships, we aim to accelerate the transition to more inclusive and sustainable aquatic food systems across Asia, Africa and beyond.
Build Better Aquaculture Systems With Us
Our aquaculture work focuses on markets where aquatic foods are central to livelihoods, food security and climate resilience. Current and emerging areas of focus include Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and India.
If you are working in sustainable aquaculture, aquatic food systems or blue economy finance, we’d welcome a conversation.