Bold Ocean Ventures
Overview
Bold Ocean Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in emerging ocean, seafood, and climate opportunities that offer both attractive returns and measurable impact on UN Sustainability Goals. The firm is a partnership between experienced venture capital investors and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, a leading independent marine research institute. This collaboration provides access to sector expertise and research networks, offering actionable insights into emerging Blue Economy opportunities. The firm's investment focus includes enabling technologies and services for the sustainable production, distribution, and commercialization of seafood; ocean-derived finished goods across various sectors; hardware and software solutions for ocean data collection and analysis; innovations designed to counteract or prevent the effects of climate change; maritime technologies aimed at decarbonizing the shipping industry; and technologies that generate clean energy from ocean resources. Bold Ocean Ventures invests in entrepreneurs motivated by the opportunity for both competitive returns and measurable impact, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 14, Climate Action and Life Below Water. Strategically positioned in the Gulf of Maine, Bold Ocean Ventures leverages the region's rich biodiversity, scientific research institutes, and access to critical transportation hubs to support a new class of entrepreneurs. The firm provides patient capital and guidance to overcome early-stage challenges, aiming to inspire and support entrepreneurs developing products and services with the potential to reach large markets and support a more sustainable ocean economy.
Investment Focus
- Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 and 14
- Focus on Blue Economy sectors
- Innovative solutions addressing ocean and climate challenges
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Bold Ocean Ventures invest in?
Bold Ocean Ventures invests in Climate, Blue Economy, Seafood, Maritime Technology, Ocean Data and Ocean, and is based in Maine, United States. Bold Ocean Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Bold Ocean Ventures invest at?
Bold Ocean Ventures backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 10M.
Which regions does Bold Ocean Ventures invest in?
Bold Ocean Ventures invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Bold Ocean Ventures?
Team members listed for Bold Ocean Ventures include Tim Agnew (General Partner).
What companies has Bold Ocean Ventures invested in?
Bold Ocean Ventures's portfolio includes True Fin Seafood and New England Marine Monitoring.
How do I contact Bold Ocean Ventures?
Bold Ocean Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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