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- Echoview, headquartered in Tasmania, is the global benchmark in hydroacoustic analysis software.<\/em><\/li>\n
- The acquisition significantly expands Zunibal\u2019s technology portfolio and strengthens its strategic positioning in the development of sustainable marine technologies.<\/em><\/li>\n
- T<\/em>he deal opens new opportunities for Zunibal in the sustainable management of multiple fisheries, aquaculture, oceanography, and the blue economy.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nBizkaia, September 3, 2025, Derio<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u2013 Zunibal<\/a>, a portfolio company of Nazca Capital<\/a>, today announced the acquisition of Echoview<\/a>. The Australian company, based in Hobart (Tasmania), is a global leader <\/strong><\/span>in hydroacoustic science and software for the processing, analysis, and visualization of hydroacoustic data.<\/strong> This transaction strengthens Zunibal\u2019s technological and innovation capabilities while significantly expanding its range of solutions and opening new opportunities in the global marine technology market<\/span><\/p>\n
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Ibone Rodr\u00edguez de Pablo, (Zunibal), Brett Brett Merritt <\/em>(Echoview)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n \nEchoview\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Echoview\u2019s 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\u00a0hydroacoustic training<\/a>,\u00a0consulting, and client services<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
Ibone Rodr\u00edguez de Pablo, CEO and shareholder of Zunibal, stated:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
Daniel Pascual, Partner at Nazca Capital, commented:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe addition of Echoview strengthens Zunibal\u2019s technology and innovation profile while opening new opportunities in strategic areas for the group. <\/em>This is the third acquisition in the last two years, aimed at improving customer service and technology. Our plan is to continue accelerating Zunibal’s international expansion through acquisitions.<\/span><\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
Brett Merritt, CEO of Echoview, commented:<\/strong> \u201cJoining Zunibal marks an exciting new chapter for Echoview. For 30 years, our team has been committed to advancing hydroacoustic science and software<\/em>. 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nThe current Echoview team will remain at the helm of the business, now supported by Zunibal to strengthen development and international projection. Echoview\u2019s operational integration within Zunibal will begin immediately, reinforcing the group\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nThis acquisition underscores Zunibal\u2019s strategic commitment to accelerating its technological development, strengthening its international presence, and entering new business areas.<\/span><\/p>\n
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About Echoview<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\nEchoview, founded in 1995 in Tasmania, Australia, \u00a0<\/span>is a leader in hydroacoustic science and software. Their flagship product, \u00a0<\/span>Echoview\u00ae, \u00a0<\/span>is internationally recognized as the trusted, flexible software for processing data from a wide range of echosounders and sonars for \u00a0<\/span>hydroacoustic studies by scientists, government agencies, and industry in marine, freshwater and estuarine environments. <\/span>They also offer specialized <\/span>training<\/span>, <\/span>consulting, and other client services<\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/p>\n
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ZUNIBAL, A PORTFOLIO COMPANY OF NAZCA CAPITAL, CONTINUES ITS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION BY ACQUIRING THE AUSTRALIAN COMPANY ECHOVIEW Echoview, headquartered in Tasmania, is the global benchmark in hydroacoustic analysis software. The acquisition significantly expands Zunibal\u2019s technology portfolio and strengthens its strategic positioning in the development of sustainable marine technologies. The deal opens new opportunities for Zunibal …<\/p>\n
- The acquisition significantly expands Zunibal\u2019s technology portfolio and strengthens its strategic positioning in the development of sustainable marine technologies.<\/em><\/li>\n