?? The latest edition of our quarterly newsletter The Current is OUT NOW! We’re excited to share the strides we’re making to support ocean health through new investments, impactful grants, and our incredible community partnerships. Dive into this issue to explore: ?? Our latest investments and grantees, including the Global Fund for Coral Reefs, the Coral Triangle Center and the BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION ??? Key insights from the Women in Ocean Impact webinar and our episode of the Seaze podcast ?? Highlights from the Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ecopreneur Activation Summit, the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering, and AquaSpark’s Annual Investor Meeting Plus, learn about the ways you can help us turn the tide for a resilient, thriving ocean ecosystem. Read on: https://bit.ly/48llyyQ Want to stay updated on the latest from Sea Forward? Subscribe to receive future newsletters: https://bit.ly/40dCwxc?
Sea Forward Fund
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Santa Barbara，CA 590 位关注者
Improving ocean health through everblue impact investing and nonprofit grantmaking
关于我们
Sea Forward Fund strives to improve the health of our oceans. We do this by providing grants to nonprofits and impact investing into companies and venture funds that support a sustainable blue economy. Our Sea Forward Ocean Health (SFOH) Fund, at ImpactAssets, is a collaborative multi-donor fund that supports innovative and effective solutions in the ocean space with a focus on sustainable aquaculture, science-based monitoring tools, biodiversity, and climate and regenerative nature-based solutions. Contact us at: [email protected] Cover Photo Copyright Sally Bartel
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The ocean is at the heart of our planet’s future—regulating our climate, driving economies and offering transformative solutions to global challenges. Yet, this immense potential remains vastly underappreciated and underfunded. To unlock the ocean's potential, we must move beyond incremental change. Implementing scalable solutions demands radical collaboration and disruptive innovation. 1000 Ocean Startups is a global coalition designed to harness this collective power. By fostering collaboration and mobilizing investment, we aim to catalyze 1,000 transformative start-ups by 2030—pioneering solutions across various industry sectors that drive the transition to a regenerative blue economy. At this year’s Annual Gathering, we brought together innovators, investors and ecosystem builders to explore the role of collaboration in advancing ocean innovation. Under the theme The Ocean Nexus, we highlighted the connection between ocean solutions and pressing global challenges like climate change, food security and energy transitions—charting a path forward to scale impactful solutions. The time to act is now. Collaboration isn’t just beneficial, it’s necessary. By working together, we can de-risk investment, scale impactful solutions and create a sustainable future for both people and planet. Learn more about how the coalition is accelerating ocean innovation and shaping the future of the blue economy at 1000oceanstartups.org ?? #1000OceanStartups #OceanInnovation #OceanImpact #Startups #SDG14 Friends of Ocean Action | Alfredo Giron Nava | Ronald Tardiff | Sam Zak | Oliver Yorke | Erin Skoczylas | Sofía Milian | Yu Jie Law | Ted Janulis | Ingrid H. Maurstad | Christian Lim | Alexis Grosskopf | Gracie White | Millicent Pitts | Maria Damanaki
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?? Grantee Spotlight ?? The Misool Foundation is on a mission to safeguard the most biodiverse reefs on Earth through the empowerment of local communities, providing a structure by which they are able to reclaim their traditional tenureship of reefs. The Misool Foundation team manages a suite of conservation programs which combine marine governance, waste management, community empowerment, and species conservation. From restoration to education, their work is crucial to fostering a culture where sustainable tourism and community-based conversation can be mutually beneficial. They aim to demonstrate to local hosts, government, and guests that sustainable tourism can provide a better life than logging, mining, or overfishing. Sea Forward Fund’s matching grant?supported reef health and fish biomass studies in the Misool Marine Reserve in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Learn more about the Misool Foundation’s initiatives to protect the world’s richest reefs. https://bit.ly/47B1x6X?
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#SystemicInvesting for ocean health in action! ?? This eye-opening case study from TransCap Initiative (TCI), a think-and-do-tank at the nexus of real-economy systems change, sustainability, and finance, explores Builders Vision’s (BV) systemic approach to advancing a sustainable blue economy. Through the lens of BV’s ocean grantmaking and investment efforts, TCI illustrates how systemic investing can drive meaningful change in both human and natural systems to advance environmental sustainability and social justice. Builders Vision has developed an approach that recognizes that no one form of capital is enough to foster a healthy ocean. They have built a strategy that invests across the capital spectrum and embraces a systems change mindset. This creates conditions for the real and transformational “sea change” needed to sustain a healthy and habitable planet. Dive into the “lessons” learned to unlock invaluable insights for fund managers and anyone eager to embrace this innovative investment philosophy. ??
What does it look like to do systemic investing on the ground, and who is pioneering its practice? As part of our field-building effort, we are kicking off a new series of case studies that showcase the work of organizations blazing a trail in #SystemicInvesting. The aim is to illustrate what is distinctive about systemic investing and how it is different from more mainstream approaches to sustainable finance and impact investing. By sharing this insight widely we hope to grow understanding and adoption of this new investment logic. In this first case study we deep dive into the example of Builders Vision (BV) and their visionary oceans strategy. We explore the systemic investing #hallmarks their work demonstrates, and highlight five lessons the BV team has learned. The study also shares reflections and questions from the TCI team about how this work could be strengthened even further. The focus of BV’s efforts could not be more pressing. Today, 90% of the planet’s fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished, over half of marine species could be extinct by 2100, and there is projected to be more plastics in the ocean than fish by 2050. Meanwhile, 3 billion people rely on the ocean as a primary source of food security and roughly half of the Earth’s oxygen is produced by the ocean. And despite the UN declaring 2021–2030 the “Ocean Decade”, sustainable development goal 14 (Life Below Water) is the least funded. Grab a cuppa and have a read of the case study below for the full story ?? We’re holding two webinars in December to explore the case study in more detail and hear your feedback and questions. Details of how to sign up are in the comments. Thank you to Lukas Walton, Peter Bryant, James Lindsay and the whole BV team for collaborating with us on this case study, enabling their experience and learning to be shared with the wider community. +++++++++ ?????? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?? ??????-???????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ??????????????, ???????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ??????????????????. ???? ???? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ??????????????????????, ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????????????. ???????? ?????? ?????? ?????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ???? ?????? ??????????????: ????????????????????????????.??????????????
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Our ocean plays a vital role in regulating our climate, supporting biodiversity, and providing food and livelihoods for billions of people. ?? It also faces unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution, climate change, and other human-induced pressures. At Sea Forward, we believe that #ImpactInvesting through a collaborative multi-donor advised fund can catalyze the scale and innovation needed to address our ocean's complex challenges. ??? ?? Aiming to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns, impact investing involves intentionally investing in organizations, funds, and companies working to solve pressing social and environmental issues.? ?? We’re excited to give investors the opportunity to drive positive change and support a thriving, resilient ocean ecosystem by directing capital towards sustainable aquaculture, science-based monitoring tools, circular economy solutions, biodiversity conservation, and climate-resilient initiatives. Participate today. https://bit.ly/3MJyFzU Learn more about the power of impact investing. https://bit.ly/3Tvyn3m
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?? More valuable reflections from the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering. At Sea Forward, we’re on a mission to make impact investing accessible, opening the door to all types of people interested in joining the movement for a healthy ocean. This is why Fund Director Laura Francis helped coordinate a session focused on why the ocean is not a “niche” topic, but rather, a lifeline to sustaining a healthy planet for us all. By building a unified voice, we can work together to attract investors, share knowledge and advocate for ocean impact investment as sustainable and profitable. Explore more insights from the event. ??
?? Reflecting on the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering, it inspires us to look back on the collaborative energy of our members joining forces to drive ocean innovation. Through interactive deep dive sessions, we explored topics that highlighted that the ocean isn't niche, but instead a powerful and necessary frontier for ocean health. ?? Here are the main takeaways of each of the deep dive sessions: 1?? Untangling the Net ? Making Sense of Impact Frameworks: The importance of impact frameworks emerged as areas for improvement, with real examples of shared practices across our ecosystem. The progress with tools like the Ocean Impact Navigator shows how we can build capacity collectively, even encouraging broader sectors to adopt ocean-specific KPIs. 2?? Deep Blue Ocean Tech ? Capital-Intensive Ocean Investments: Scaling hardtech requires a new approach. Mission-driven models and flexible financing structures are essential to match hardtech’s long time lines. Multi-actor partnerships (e.g. ports + investors + offtakers) can reduce risk and amplify potential, underscoring the value of aligning diverse stakeholders early on. 3?? The Ocean is Not “Niche” ? Elevating Understanding of the Ocean Nexus: Ocean impact investing needs to adopt a unified, credible voice that resonates beyond our sphere. Stronger external communication will help attract major investors, breaking down the knowledge barrier and making the case for ocean impact investments as both sustainable and profitable. 4?? Holistic Blue Capital ? Financing Ocean Innovation: Innovative financing models like non-dilutive grants and revenue-based funding are critical for early-stage ocean startups whose trajectory often do not align with traditional VC timelines. We discussed the potential of forgivable loans and how customized funding could fill the gaps in traditional investment. 5?? Ocean Intelligence ? Investing in Ocean Data’s Promise: Ocean data innovation, powered by AI, holds vast potential. Collaborative solutions within our community aim to enhance technical skills, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction, especially in heavy sectors like shipping. 6?? Preparing for UNOC3 ? Shaping the Innovation Agenda: UNOC3 offers a platform to amplify ocean solutions. By aligning around core themes and key messages, such as job creation and ecosystem impact, we can increase visibility and drive targeted interactions between innovators and global partners. ?? A heartfelt thank you to all our members for hosting the sessions and fostering impactful discussions. Stay tuned as we build momentum towards the UN Ocean Conference, where our coalition’s insights will take center stage! SWEN Capital Partners | Katapult Ocean | S2G Ventures | UpLink - World Economic Forum | AiiM Partners | Aqua-Spark | Friends of Ocean Action | Sea Forward Fund | Südlich Capital | Pegasus Capital Advisors | Conservation International Ventures LLC | Bold Ocean Ventures | Faber
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?It’s always a joy to connect with fellow ocean-climate advocates in person! ?? Our partnership with Heading for Change reinforces the incredible power of co-investing to benefit both fund managers and the ocean impact industry. By merging our complimentary approaches — Sea Forward's deep expertise in ocean health, combined with Heading for Change's sharp focus on climate and gender — we look forward to generating a more robust, holistic outcome. We’ll share details about this collaborative joint investment in the new year. Stay tuned for more to come!
Some snaps from the #GIINForum2024 with our Chief Catalyst Sana Kapadia and Head of Investments Natalie Klatt who had the pleasure of connecting with a global?community of impact investors including Sea Forward Fund's Laura Francis, founder of another collaborative multi-DAF that provides an “ever blue” charitable structure for ocean philanthropists and impact investors to support a healthy planet. In exciting news, Heading for Change has collaborated with Sea Forward on a co-investment with more details about this to be revealed in the new year!
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Last week, Sea Forward Fund Director Laura Francis spoke at the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering in Amsterdam. The event convened under the theme of The Ocean Nexus and brought together more than 50 entrepreneurs. Organizations and changemakers had the opportunity to connect and reflect on the state of ocean impact innovation and unlock the potential of a regenerative blue economy. The gathering introduced this innovative ecosystem to new stakeholders and investors and demonstrated the real-world impact and returns that a rising tide of inspiring ocean entrepreneurs are generating. Laura spoke at a session designed to challenge the perception that the ocean is a “niche” topic. She explored communication approaches to mainstream its role in global finance and innovation. Laura also shared her story of how a career in marine biology transformed into a pathway to ocean impact investing and the creation of Sea Forward. Thank you to the 1000OS team for putting together this inspiring experience!?
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We are excited by the news that one of our Sea Forward Investments,?Hatch Blue Revolution Fund (BRF) is making waves for ocean health! ?? ? This sustainable aquaculture impact investment fund just successfully closed with €93 million in commitments that will empower the fund to invest in over a dozen early-stage aquaculture ventures. The effort marks a significant win for ocean conservation that will help address the impacts of climate change while supporting coastal communities. One unique aspect of the fund is BRF’s partnership with The Nature Conservancy as a conservation manager to ensure that the fund delivers meaningful environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. At Sea Forward, we believe that impact investing can catalyze the scale and innovation needed to address our ocean’s complex challenges and the BRF is a prime example of this power in action. ????
?? We’re proud to share that?Hatch Blue’s investment vehicle, the Blue Revolution Fund (BRF), has successfully closed with €93 million in commitments. This achievement is a significant step forward in our mission to transform aquaculture positively, supported by the fund's impact partner, The Nature Conservancy. The BRF is designed to deliver financial returns while also promoting a sustainable approach to aquaculture through the integration of measurable impact outcomes in each investment. ???? Congratulations to the BRF team, Georg Baunach, Carsten Krome, Ava Van Vliet, Sol Park, Linda Chen Seckman, and The Nature Conservancy team, Robert Jones, Lisa Tucker, Jake Davis, and Lauren Ferstandig for their support! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dXrDQ5uH
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?? Portfolio Spotlight ?? The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) is a blended finance instrument designed to mobilize action and resources to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems. ???? Sea Forward proudly collaborates with GFCR which includes a large-scale coalition of partners, including the United Nations and multiple governments, to aggregate tax-deductible contributions for the fund. These contributions are then invested alongside private capital for the benefit of coastal ecosystems and communities in developing tropics. As the leading global coral finance instrument, the GFCR aims to increase the protection and resilience of at least 3 million hectares of coral reefs and support 400+ reef-positive businesses by 2030. There is still time to contribute tax deductible dollars to Sea Forward Ocean Health Fund at ImpactAssets to amplify our GFCR investment before November 30, 2024. Contact us at [email protected] to find out more or make a donation today: https://bit.ly/3MJyFzU Learn more about the GFCR mission: https://bit.ly/3XohlFI
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