Blue Oceans Partners

What is Blue Oceans Partners?

Blue Oceans Partners, operating under SWEN Capital Partners, is a Paris-based venture capital firm that was launched during the World Conservation Congress of the IUCN in 2021. The firm's first fund, BLUE OCEAN, operates in scientific partnership with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (Ifremer), deploying direct impact strategies with the mission to invest in innovations that aid in regenerating ocean health. This focus aligns with the objectives of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14).

The fund aims to support startups that offer systemic impact alongside competitive market returns by addressing crucial threats to oceanic ecosystems, primarily through solutions to overfishing, ocean pollution, and climate change impacts on marine life.

Their investments reveal a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in accurate real-time measurement of fish biomass for salmon farming, land-grown shrimp production that avoids bycatch and does not contribute to mangrove destruction, cultivated fish meat that is cruelty-free and pollution-free, eDNA technology for democratizing biodiversity measurement, AI for decarbonizing the maritime industry, refillable personal care products to eliminate one-time-use plastics, technology for sustainable underwater structure cleaning to reduce marine biofouling, reuse systems in food service and grocery industries, rigid wings for improving maritime transport efficiency, and the production of biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics and bioplastics.

The firm’s ecosystem is bolstered by a team of managing directors, investment directors, principals, associates, and advisors specialized in various aspects of the circular economy, energy, ocean impact, fisheries, marine science, shipping, and venture capital. The firm not only supports innovative companies but also actively contributes to the dialogue in the field, as demonstrated by their participation at Harvard Business School, where team member Christian Lim shared insights on pioneering investments for a healthier planet.