Ocean 14 Capital

Ocean 14 Capital is a private equity firm dedicated to transforming the "blue economy," with a strong focus on addressing environmental challenges while generating competitive financial returns. Established in 2020, the firm primarily invests in sectors like sustainable aquaculture, alternative proteins, circular plastics, and ocean conservation technologies. Its mission aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14), which aims to conserve and sustainably use ocean resources​. The firm has successfully raised €200 million for its first fund, attracting cornerstone investors such as the European Investment Fund (EIF), Minderoo Foundation, and Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker. Ocean 14’s investment strategy targets companies with innovations that protect marine ecosystems and promote food security, such as SyAqua (shrimp genetics and nutrition) and AION (a circular plastics service)​. Ocean 14 seeks to drive sustainable growth in the blue economy, a sector expected to reach $3 trillion by 2030. They aim to invest in 20-25 companies, with an emphasis on scalable technologies that offer both environmental impact and financial returns​.