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Ocean-Positive Investments Market Snapshot
Aly Rose, CREO Syndicate
Since 2017, the number of ocean startups focused on what are informally known as “nature-positive” initiatives—integrated actions that support biodiversity, climate, and communitiesfor a thriving future on Earth—has significantly increased, attractingover $2.2 billion inventure funding. Technological innovation is driving investment in this sector; however,commercial readiness and market demand need to accelerate. Achieving success in thisarea requires an increase in demand and the mobilization ofnew capital for ocean-positiveinvestment opportunities.
More than 84% of all funding has been directed toward startups in established industries thatare transitioning to ocean-positive sectors and habitat management. Among these ocean-enabled industries, some startups are using ocean-based materials to replacetraditionalplastics and textiles, while others are incorporating seaweed as an additive in livestock feedto reduce methane emissions. Additionally, companies are developing seaweed-basedbiostimulants to enhance terrestrial crop production. Ecosystem restoration initiatives haveattracted over $570 million, while nature tech and monitoring, reporting, and verification(MRV) have garnered over $40 million.
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