About ABALOBI Fisher
ABALOBI Fisher by Abalobi is a fintech-oriented mobile and web platform designed to support small-scale fishers by digitizing financial transactions, catch data, and market access.
ABALOBI Fisher Details
Vendor
Abalobi
Year Launched
2018
Location
Unit 1, Fortuity Building. Capricorn Crescent, Capricorn Business Park, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape 7945, ZA
Deployment
cloud, web browser
Training Options
Countries Served
ALL COUNTRIES
Languages
ENGLISH
Users
Small-scale fishers, Fishing cooperatives, Seafood traders, Fishery managers, Sustainability organizations
Industries Served
Fintech, Fisheries, Agriculture, Supply Chain
Tags
FINTECH
ABALOBI Fisher's In-App Market Place
Does ABALOBI Fisher have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Free trial
Free version
Request a quote
Promo Offer
Accepted Payment Currencies
USD($)
Pros & Cons
- The focus on data ownership gives fishers a seat at the table instead of just being subjects of study.
- It’s built with the fishers, not just for them, making the tech actually useful for people on boats.
- By telling the "story" of each fish, it turns a commodity into a premium product consumers care about.
- The model looks at the whole community, including women and youth, rather than just the folks catching fish.
- Relying on digital toolkits might be a struggle in remote coastal areas with spotty internet or expensive data.
- Getting older generations of fishers to switch from paper to apps can be a tough, uphill battle.
- Small-scale fishers might find the strict reporting requirements for global markets a bit overwhelming at first.
- The "Fish With A Story" model requires a very specific type of buyer willing to pay for the narrative.
- Success depends heavily on governments actually being willing to listen to the data the fishers collect.
ABALOBI Fisher's Support Options
Email Address
hello@abalobi.orgContact
+27 63 927 5281