Investing in the blue economy is increasingly attractive amid the urgent call for climate action...
Many investors are eager to fund ocean-related projects, yet they often underestimate the extended growth periods and delayed positive impacts inherent in this sector.
Unlike traditional investments, initiatives like marine conservation, sustainable aquaculture and ocean energy require a deep understanding of intricate marine ecosystems and patience for long-term results.
According to the World Bank's report "The Potential of the Blue Economy" (2017), these projects face challenges such as regulatory hurdles, technological uncertainties and significant capital requirements with longer return horizons.
The ocean doesn't yield immediate dividends; it demands sustained commitment and a strategic approach. Therefore, investors must align their expectations with the realities of ocean-based ventures, recognizing that meaningful environmental and financial returns may take years to materialize.
Our solution
Seventure Partners
Seventure Partners is a long-term equity investor who actively supports innovative companies aiming at generating positive impacts on People, Society, Sustainability and the Planet.
With ~€1b net commitments under management as of the end of 2023, Seventure is a leading venture capital and private equity firm in Europe investing since 1997 in innovative businesses with high growth potential in two main fields: (i) Life Sciences (biotechnology, health & digital health, nutrition, foodtech, blue economy, sustainable aquaculture, livestock & agriculture, sport & wellness) with a particular focus on the microbiome, worldwide, and (ii) Digital Technologies (fintech, retailtech, cybersecurity, etc.) in Europe, mainly France and Germany.
Seventure’s investments can range between €500k-€10m per round, or up to €20m per company, to support the development of companies from creation (seed and first round), to development capital financing rounds (venture, growth, pre-IPO and IPO).
Seventure teams turn innovation into entrepreneurial adventures through financial backing as well as supporting management team with sharing networks, experience and expertise. For more details, visit : www.seventure.fr/en
BioMarine
BioMarine is the largest blue economy network launched in 2008.
With 7,500 very active members in the BioMarine community it represents the oldest and the largest blue economy business network. BioMarine’s deal flow is unique
It originates from over 38 different countries and capitalizes on BioMarine CEO’s meeting organized every two years.
Covering all key sectors of the blue economy, BioMarine has generated more than 900 million in deals since it was launched.
Blue Forward Fund is classified as Article 9, SFDR.
On the ground, the investment team conducts a thorough review of each of the ESG pillars to identify companies with the lowest ESG potential risks and significant outcomes related to the planet boundaries, both set of indicators being monitored all along the investment.
We aim to contribute to developing environmentally friendly innovations likely to struggle against the root causes of climate disruption. Furthermore, we aim to back innovative-driven companies intending to preserve marine resources and to turn off conventional carbon-intensive ways of production.