Aquaculture company seeking investment partner

Société Tunisienne d’Elevage de Poissons (STEP) is a modern aquaculture business based in Bekalta, Tunisia. Established in 2013, the company specialises in the breeding of sea bream and sea bass, with an annual production capacity of 2,500 tonnes.

STEP seeks to raise a minimum of US$7 million from a reputable investment firm to finance its ambitious development programme.

Overview of activities

The company’s open-sea fish farm is located 5.5km south-east from Bekalta harbour. The farm comprises 40 floating cages with breeding nets of 10 metres deep. The structures are robust and can withstand ocean forces.

The fish are graded, sorted and packaged at STEP’s state-of-the-art production plant. In addition, the company has two large warehouses for the storage of feed and other items. STEP has received Global GAP, ISO 22000 and Friend of the Sea certifications.

Contact details

Investors interested in more information about this opportunity can contact:

Mohamed Trimeche, STEP Deputy General Manager:
Email: med.trimeche@med-holding.com
Mobile: +216 58 575655

Imed Zouari, Managing Partner of AdvAlliance:
Email: imedzouari@advalliance.com
Mobile: +216 29 50 10 30 / +216 26 38 05 00