Blue Forward Fund
Overview
Blue Forward Fund is a French venture capital fund managed by Seventure Partners, focusing on investments in the blue economy sector. The fund is dedicated to supporting innovations that reduce dependence on fossil fuels, utilize marine resources sustainably, and protect marine ecosystems. It invests in areas such as marine renewable energies, bio-based products like bioplastics, circular blue economy, sustainable aquaculture, ocean conservation, and the digitalization of the blue value chain. The fund targets investments in 12 to 20 companies, ranging from seed stage to mature innovative SMEs with up to 70 million euros in sales. Average investment sizes range from 2 to 10 million euros per company over the lifetime of the investment. Geographically, the fund primarily focuses on Europe, with opportunistic investments in North America, Israel, Australia, and Asia. Blue Forward Fund is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The fund conducts thorough reviews of each company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to identify and mitigate potential risks. This commitment ensures that investments align with responsible and sustainable business practices, supporting the transition towards a more sustainable blue economy.
Investment Focus
- Innovative solutions for the blue economy
- Sustainable business models
- Alignment with SDGs
- Strong growth potential
- Commitment to ESG principles
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Blue Forward Fund invest in?
Blue Forward Fund invests in Circular Economy, Carbon Capture, Sustainable Aquaculture, Ocean Conservation, Blue Bioeconomy and Blue Cleantech, and is based in Île-De-France, France. Blue Forward Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Blue Forward Fund invest at?
Blue Forward Fund backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth, writing cheques of 500K - 10M.
Which regions does Blue Forward Fund invest in?
Blue Forward Fund invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has Blue Forward Fund invested in?
Blue Forward Fund's portfolio includes Sinay, GIT Coatings, Inalve, GOA Ventures, Dielen, CHEMDOC, Eauzons and Syroco.
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