Katapult Ocean
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Oslo, Norway
Countries of investment
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- India
- China
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Climate Tech
- Sustainable Technologies
- Water Tech
- Clean Energy
About
Katapult Ocean leverages its global accelerator model to support founders in ocean and blue economy tech. By pairing funding with ecosystem connections, mentorship, and impact measurement, the firm helps startups scale solutions that safeguard marine ecosystems while unlocking commercial opportunities.
Katapult Ocean leverages its global accelerator model to support founders in ocean and blue economy tech. By pairing funding with ecosystem connections, mentorship, and impact measurement, the firm helps startups scale solutions that safeguard marine ecosystems while unlocking commercial opportunities.
Investment Thesis
Focuses on early-stage ocean and climate technology startups in Asia and globally. Prioritizes solutions addressing marine sustainability, fisheries, pollution, and ocean-based climate mitigation.
Team
Anthony Bellafiore – Investment Manager; Dr. Dennis Fritsch – Ocean Systems Change Lead; Ewa Ropela – Accelerator Program Manager; Helena Jensby – Marketing & Communications Manager; Ingrid Maurstad – Impact Director; Jonas Skattum Svegaarden – CEO Ocean & General Partner; Lucretia Chopera – Deal Flow Manager; Maureen Brésil – Associate Director (Asia); Odd Egil Kanestrøm – CFO; Ofek Liepaz – VC Scout; Paulina Jaeck – Finance Manager; Ross Brooks – Investment Director & General Partner; Sam Selig – Investment Manager; Tharald Nikolai Nustad – Founder & General Partner; Yann Vaudin – Investment Associate; Yubing Yang – Investment Analyst