Respect the fish, don’t waste it
Collabit was founded by Michella (Tuna Girl) and Adrian (Chemist Boy), two passionate innovators from North Sulawesi. Michella brings a deep-rooted legacy in Bitung’s fishing industry and a drive for ocean preservation and social impact.
Adrian, a biotechnology expert who returned from the Netherlands, brings scientific expertise and a mission to unlock the value of Indonesia’s marine resources.
Chief Executive Officer
12-years managing family business in fish trading and processing in Bitung. Annual sales of USD 10 million & 8,000+ tones of fish processed.
NEXUS Indonesia Country Director
Chief Scientist Officer
8 years as a biotech researcher, expertise in R&D animal cell culture fermentation process, tech-transfer to large scale industrial production.
Various cell culture-based biological products
Collabit is revolutionizing the fishing industry with a circular economy model, turning fish by-products into valuable ingredients. This approach helps fisheries diversify, increases the value of each catch, and reduces pollution from fish waste.
Our biotech extraction processes are designed for the unique infrastructure of Southeast Asia’s islands, allowing us to scale innovation from coastlines to farmlands. Products like our fish peptides support local agriculture and aquaculture, driving economic empowerment in coastal communities.
