● Echoview headquartered in Tasmania, is the global leader in hydroacoustic science and analysis software.
● The acquisition significantly expands Zunibal’s technology portfolio and strengthens its strategic positioning in the development of sustainable marine technologies.
● The deal opens new opportunities for Zunibal in the sustainable management of multiple fisheries, aquaculture, oceanography, and the blue economy.
Zunibal, a company participated by Nazca Capital, today announced the acquisition of Echoview. The Australian company, based in Hobart (Tasmania), is a global leader in hydroacoustic science and software for the processing, analysis, and visualization of hydroacoustic data. This transaction strengthens Zunibal’s technological and innovation capabilities while significantly expanding its range of solutions and opening new opportunities in the global marine technology market.
Echoview’s technology and its team of scientists and engineers, with 30 years of experience in hydroacoustic data analysis and interpretation, will enable Zunibal to take a qualitative leap forward in the development of technological solutions for sustainable fishing. This includes enhancing the capacity to differentiate species, achieve more accurate biomass estimates, assess size distributions, and enrich oceanographic models with higher-precision data. Additionally, it will allow Zunibal to diversify its technology portfolio, boosting strategic areas such as sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, oceanography, and the blue economy.
Echoview’s software platform is globally recognized as the standard reference by scientific institutes, public agencies, and leading companies in more than 70 countries. Its technology has been cited in over 2,500 specialized academic publications, underscoring its scientific leadership and global relevance. They also offer specialized hydroacoustic training, consulting, and client services.
Ibone Rodríguez de Pablo, CEO and shareholder of Zunibal, stated: “This acquisition represents a key step toward our global strategic vision. We are incorporating into the group a company with unquestionable prestige in its technological niche, which will allow us to accelerate our capacity for innovation and deliver tangible value to our clients worldwide.”
Daniel Pascual, Partner at Nazca Capital, commented: “The addition of Echoview strengthens Zunibal’s technology and innovation profile while opening new opportunities in strategic areas for the group. This operation reflects our firm commitment to accelerating Zunibal’s international expansion through acquisitions.”
Brett Merritt, CEO of Echoview, commented: “Joining Zunibal marks an exciting new chapter for Echoview. For 30 years, our team has been committed to advancing hydroacoustic science and software. Partnering with a company with a world-class reputation for innovation and responsible marine technologies will benefit our customers, provide the opportunity to expand our global reach and continue delivering trusted, global solutions for the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.”
The current Echoview team will remain at the helm of the business, now supported by Zunibal to strengthen development and international projection. Echoview’s operational integration within Zunibal will begin immediately, reinforcing the group’s scientific, technical, and commercial capacity, and consolidating its position as a key player in the global marine technology market. Together, the companies will deliver integrated and sustainable solutions that promote the responsible and efficient use of ocean resources. Joint opportunities include advanced real-time monitoring of aquaculture facilities, marine life monitoring for renewable energy installations, and precise, continuous tracking of the impacts of climate change on marine species.
This acquisition underscores Zunibal’s strategic commitment to accelerating its technological development, strengthening its international presence, and entering new business areas.
About Zunibal
Founded in 1995 in Bizkaia (Spain), Zunibal is a benchmark in the innovation and development of advanced technological solutions for sustainable fishing and marine monitoring. Specialized in smart devices for fishing fleets, the company is strongly committed to R&D and provides solutions of the highest quality, technical precision, and efficiency. With a firm commitment to sustainability and ocean conservation, Zunibal actively contributes to the responsible management of marine resources.
www.zunibal.com
About Nazca
Nazca is a private equity management firm specializing in investments in unlisted Spanish family-owned companies. With 25 years of experience and more than 100 completed transactions, Nazca currently manages a portfolio of 20 companies.
www.nazca.es
About Echoview
Echoview, founded in 1995 in Tasmania, Australia, is a leader in hydroacoustic science and software. Their flagship product, Echoview®, is internationally recognized as the trusted, flexible software for processing data from a wide range of echosounders and sonars for hydroacoustic studies by scientists, government agencies, and industry in marine, freshwater and estuarine environments. They also offer specialized training, consulting, and other client services.
In the picture, from left to right: CEO Echoview Brett Merritt, CEO Zunibal Ibone Rodriguez de Pablo, CTO Zunibal Aitor Aizpurua, Outgoing Non-Executive Director Echoview John Dyson, CFO/COO Echoview Chris Free, Engineering Manager Echoview Geoff Matt, Sales Manager Echoview Rowland Washington, and Chief Scientist Echoview Briony Hutton.
