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At Builders Vision, we're focused on advancing efforts to protect and restore ocean ecosystems, and our teams are always seeking innovative ways to drive progress in nature and conservation finance. Today, we’re excited to announce our latest investment in oceans: a $70 million co-guarantee to support The Bahamas Debt Conversion Project for Marine Conservation, a first for a family office. This initiative is a collaboration with the Government of The Bahamas, the Inter-American Development Bank, The Nature Conservancy's Nature Bonds Program, AXA XL, Standard Chartered, Rothschild & Co., Bahamas National Trust and Bahamas Protected Areas Fund. It will unlock an estimated $124 million for nature and climate in The Bahamas over the next 15 years. The following blog post, written by our very own Rebecca Carland, delves into the first-of-a-kind role Builders Vision is playing, how it builds on our longstanding work to support ocean health in The Bahamas, and why other investors should consider debt conversions for nature to drive both economic and environmental returns at scale: https://lnkd.in/g43md9MM You can also read more in The Nature Conservancy's press release: https://lnkd.in/gKbC4x7b Congratulations to all of the partners involved, and a special shout out to the Builders Vision team that has been working for many months to help make this deal a success: Rebecca Carland, Bruce Hao, Johannes Lee, CFA, Peter Bryant, and Miranda Lindl O'Connell. We’re excited to see the lasting impact this project will have! #NatureBonds #Conservation #OceanConservation #BlueEconomy #Biodiversity #Bahamas #Investors #ClimateFinance #NatureFinance

Happy, happy first anniversary to Anila Podila, MPP! As part of Builders Initiative's Food & Ag team, Anila brilliantly builds community around this sector's most pressing issues and always brings expertise, hustle, and kindness to the table. We're thrilled to see how she will keep changing the world!

We're so lucky to celebrate four years of Kinga Ryczek at Builders Vision! She is a champion for our people and culture, embodying our values on a daily basis. Kinga is an inspiration and friend to all, and we're thrilled to kick off another amazing year with her on our People team. Happy, happy anniversary, Kinga!

A very happy anniversary to Kathleen Strand, Head of Communications! As our storyteller-in-chief, Kathleen is a force for positive change and blends strategy with empathy to build meaningful, global collaborations that scale impact. We’re so proud of what you’ve accomplished over the past four years, and we’re even more excited to see what the future holds.

OCEAN RAINFOREST EXPANDS GLOBAL REACH AND PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Ocean Rainforest is pleased to announce the acquisition of a 60% stake in the Mexico-based company Alamarsa, owner of the renowned ALGAMAR brand, celebrated for its biostimulants and food products derived from giant kelp and other seaweed species. Recognizing that the agricultural system is responsible for one-third of carbon emissions worldwide, #biostimulants help farmers transition away from conventional farming practices all while strengthening their resilience against climate change. ? This strategic acquisition will significantly expand Ocean Rainforest’s product portfolio and strengthen its global market reach. By integrating Algamar’s expertise and well-established brand, Ocean Rainforest will further enhance its capacity to deliver sustainable, high-quality seaweed-based solutions to customers worldwide. Following this acquisition, Ocean Rainforest is now able to produce biostimulants and other advanced seaweed-based products, at its facilities in Santa Barbara, California, the Faroe Islands, and at Algamar’s processing facility in Ensenada, Mexico, sourced from #seaweed species cultivated in both the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and serving the U.S., European, and Mexican markets. The collaboration combines Algamar’s expertise in seaweed extraction and processing with Ocean Rainforest’s advanced open-ocean seaweed farming technology, creating opportunities to develop innovative, sustainable solutions that can be scaled for the global market. "We are delighted to welcome Alamarsa and the Algamar brand to the Ocean Rainforest family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to provide sustainable solutions that support both agriculture and biodiversity," said Olavur Gregersen, CEO of Ocean Rainforest. Roberto Marcos, Founder of Alamarsa, also shared his enthusiasm: "Joining forces with Ocean Rainforest marks an exciting new chapter for the Algamar brand. With our combined expertise and shared vision for sustainable seaweed-based products—and with access to a wider variety of kelp species—we are well-positioned to scale our impact and deliver innovative solutions to markets worldwide." A complete overview of the product portfolios for both companies is available at www.oceanrainforest.com?and www.grupoalgamar.com Jonas Skattum Svegaarden Olavur Ellefsen Beinta Unni Marr Adam Kybird Farah Chams Builders Vision Katapult Ocean WWF Twynam Triodos Investment Management Donna Hazard Magni Arge Johnny Kahlbetzer Paul Dobbins The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment

? Stalwart oceans advocate ? Heart, humility, and generosity ? Community builder ? Beloved kelp expert For all these reasons and more, we celebrate the anniversary of the inimitable Laura F. Rodriguez Harker! How lucky we are to have her on our team — Here's to another year of making waves to save our planet!

A very happy anniversary to Katherine Byrnes, whose precision and expertise enable our leadership to build community and drive our strategies forward. We're so grateful for all you do!

We recently celebrated the anniversary of our very own Scott Wozencraft, who always shows up with positivity, commitment, and Birkenstocks. We are so grateful for Scott's indefatigable efforts and clear insights, and we can't wait to see what he accomplishes next!

Builders Vision, an impact platform founded by Walmart heir Lukas Walton, has invested an undisclosed amount in the second seafood impact fund of Norway-based Bluefront Equity. The new fund is focused on investments in solutions that boost long-term sustainability in the seafood industry.

We’re excited to announce our investment in Bluefront Equity's second seafood impact fund, Bluefront Capital II! Founders Kjetil Haga and Simen Landmark are leveraging their deep aquaculture expertise to tackle some of the biggest challenges in the seafood industry. By investing in companies focused on fish welfare, ocean health, and sustainability, they’re supporting solutions that improve efficiency, reduce mortality, and address issues like lice, disease, and waste. We’re impressed by their approach, which not only drives sustainability and ocean resilience but also fuels long-term economic growth. Learn more about the fund and our partnership with them here: https://lnkd.in/dnjdJTWG Looking forward to what’s ahead for this team! Chris Wu James Lindsay #Aquaculture #OceanResilience #OceanHealth #BlueEconomy