Katapult Ocean

Founded in 2018, Katapult Ocean is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway. It focuses on investing in companies operating within the ocean economy, including sectors such as food & agriculture, frontier technologies, ocean energy, ocean health, and transportation.

Jonas Svegaarden

CEO

39 past transactions

Triton Anchor

Seed Round in 2024
Triton Anchor specializes in subsea technology focused on enhancing anchoring systems for offshore applications. The company provides innovative anchoring station-keeping solutions, accommodating various configurations, including catenary and tension leg systems, suitable for all soil types. Triton Anchor's technology features a lightweight, modular design that can be installed quietly, making it ideal for offshore wind turbines. This approach allows clients to optimize their anchor services while maintaining cost efficiency.

Flocean

Series A in 2024
Flocean specializes in providing subsea desalination solutions, delivering clean drinking water to communities, farmers, and industries. The company's innovative, modular, and scalable system employs proven subsea Seawater Reverse Osmosis technology to produce freshwater from the deep sea, tailoring solutions to clients' unique requirements.

GBM Works

Seed Round in 2024
GBM Works is a Netherlands-based company that develops offshore wind turbine foundation installation technologies. Founded in 2016 and based in The Hague, it focuses on methods for installing foundations with minimal environmental impact, including a silent installation approach designed to reduce noise pollution and disruption to marine life. The company's solutions aim to enable faster deployment of offshore wind projects while supporting sustainability goals in renewable energy.

Open Ocean Robotics

Venture Round in 2024
Open Ocean Robotics is a company that specializes in collecting ocean data using solar-powered autonomous boats. Founded in 2018 and based in Victoria, British Columbia, the company operates unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) equipped with sensors, cameras, and communication devices. These boats can gather real-time information from various locations across the ocean, providing valuable insights for environmental protection and sustainability. Their data collection capabilities are instrumental in monitoring ocean traffic, detecting illegal fishing activities, studying marine mammals, and understanding the effects of climate change. By offering a safe, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional crewed vessels, Open Ocean Robotics contributes to the preservation of marine ecosystems and the promotion of responsible ocean management.

Carbon Ridge

Venture Round in 2024
Carbon Ridge develops modular onboard carbon capture and storage technology to decarbonize commercial shipping. The company provides end-to-end decarbonization for maritime vessels by enabling a fuel-agnostic approach that reduces the intensity of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Its platform aims to offer a low-cost, near-term solution for shipping operators to decarbonize fleets, allowing ships to operate with reduced environmental impact without depending on a specific fuel regime.

Mocean Energy

Venture Round in 2023
Mocean Energy develops technologies to harness wave power and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon future. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, the company designs an energy converter with a power take-off mechanism that converts wave kinetic energy into electricity, enabling reliable, affordable renewable power for subsea applications such as control systems, remotely operated vehicles, and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Gigablue

Seed Round in 2023
Gigablue is dedicated to combating global warming through innovative technology. It focuses on enhancing the efficiency and feasibility of ocean fertilization as a means of carbon dioxide removal, directly addressing climate change for a more sustainable future.

W•SENSE

Series A in 2023
W•SENSE provides integrated cableless solutions. They design and develop secure communication and monitoring systems. They offer cableless networking interoperability among various vendors of underwater sensors and autonomous vehicles that ensure real-time monitoring and extensive surveillance of underwater environments, waterways, and marine seabeds.

Ocean Rainforest

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2007, Ocean Rainforest cultivates seaweed on open ocean installations. It offers a range of premium, fully traceable seaweed products primarily for food and cosmetic producers, rich in beneficial nutrients like proteins, antioxidants, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Matter.

Series A in 2023
Matter is a tech startup based in Bristol that specializes in developing innovative solutions to capture, harvest, and recycle microplastics. The company focuses on eliminating microplastic contamination at various levels, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their technology is designed to filter water and capture plastic micropollutants from wastewater systems, thereby improving water quality and reducing pollution risk. By making these microplastics valuable for safe reuse, Matter aims to address environmental concerns related to microplastic contamination.

Carbonwave

Series A in 2023
Carbonwave is a company dedicated to addressing climate change through sustainable seaweed cultivation. It collects, processes, and grows seaweed at scale, transforming it into eco-friendly materials that sequester CO2, combat pollution, and promote biodiversity in marine ecosystems.

Ocean Rainforest

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2007, Ocean Rainforest cultivates seaweed on open ocean installations. It offers a range of premium, fully traceable seaweed products primarily for food and cosmetic producers, rich in beneficial nutrients like proteins, antioxidants, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Algae-C

Series A in 2022
Algae-C specializes in developing plant-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) using microalgae. They partner with academic institutions and industry players to create sustainable, high-value APIs for various therapeutic applications.

Umami Bioworks

Seed Round in 2022
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

Brayfoil

Seed Round in 2021
Brayfoil is a developer of innovative wind turbine blades that utilize patented morphing wing technology inspired by the biomimicry of bird wings in flight. This technology enables the blades to change shape dynamically, allowing for improved efficiency in energy capture and reduced operational loads. By integrating this adaptable design into large wind turbine blades, Brayfoil aims to create larger, more efficient, and cost-effective renewable energy solutions. The company is focused on enhancing the scalability and reliability of wind energy, thereby supporting the broader transition to renewable energy sources. As of late 2022, Brayfoil has reached Technology Readiness Level 4 and is preparing to deploy its first pilot turbine in collaboration with a university partner.

GKinetic Energy

Seed Round in 2021
GKinetic Energy develops and operates hydrokinetic turbines, generating renewable energy from free-flowing water sources like oceans, rivers, and canals. The company's turbines use sound engineering principles to create kinetic turbine devices.

Gazelle Wind Power

Funding Round in 2021
Gazelle Wind Power specializes in developing floating wind platforms designed for deeper waters. Its innovative platform is engineered to withstand waves through a central counterweight system connected to tripodal arms anchored to the seabed, enabling efficient use of existing port infrastructure and modular assembly.

Oregon Seaweed

Funding Round in 2021
Oregon Seaweed is a pioneering company that cultivates red seaweed on land in the United States. It processes its high-protein seaweed into sustainable, low-carbon footprint ingredients such as proteins and biochar soil amendments.

BioFeyn

Funding Round in 2021
BioFeyn develops aquafeed ingredients that enhance the nutrition and sustainability of farmed fish. By optimizing marine ingredients and applying biodegradable nanoencapsulation, the company improves digestion, absorption, and bioavailability of nutrients, enabling delivery to specific tissues. This targeted delivery supports healthier growth and disease prevention in fish while reducing environmental pollution. The approach combines modular nutrient delivery with natural disease preventatives, helping clients produce farmed fish that are both nutritious and more sustainable.

Freepower

Seed Round in 2021
Freepower is a developer of an innovative electric boat that operates entirely on solar energy. The boat is equipped with photovoltaic panels, which are clean, silent, and reliable, functioning without moving parts. This design allows for 100% carbon dioxide-free operation throughout the boat's lifespan. By harnessing solar energy, Freepower reduces the need for battery capacity, resulting in a lighter vessel that consumes less energy. This not only enhances the boat's efficiency but also extends its range, offering customers an eco-friendly and enjoyable boating experience.

ACUA Ocean

Funding Round in 2021
ACUA Ocean designs, develops, and deploys unmanned surface vessels (H-USV) for open ocean monitoring and data collection. Their platform supports modular sensors and payloads up to 6.54 tonnes, offering enhanced ocean platform-as-a-service capabilities.

Fortuna Cools

Seed Round in 2021
Fortuna Cools manufactures eco-friendly coolers lined with recycled synthetic materials and insulated with waste coconut husk fibers. Their products aim to reduce plastic pollution, CO2 emissions, and toxic waste by utilizing recyclable materials.

Hooked

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hooked Foods is a Swedish company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing plant-based seafood alternatives, primarily focusing on tuna and salmon products. By creating delicious and nutritious vegan-friendly seafood options, Hooked Foods aims to promote a healthier marine ecosystem and provide consumers with protein-rich meals. The company's commitment to innovation in plant-based cuisine is part of a broader mission to lead the transition towards more sustainable seafood consumption.

ecoSPEARS

Seed Round in 2020
ecoSPEARS develops green remediation technologies to permanently extract and destroy persistent organic pollutants like PCBs and dioxins from contaminated environments. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Desolenator

Seed Round in 2020
Desolenator is a United Kingdom based company that develops solar-powered water purification systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Kensington, United Kingdom, it uses sunlight to purify water from any source, including seawater and contaminated supplies, turning it into high-quality drinking water. The technology enables scalable purification and aims to provide water independence for coastal and water-stressed communities.

Nautix Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nautix Technologies is a developer of a digital collaboration platform tailored for the front-line workforce in heavy-asset industries. The platform addresses the communication gap between front-line workers and office-based teams, offering tools that enhance productivity and streamline operations. By providing a centralized source for tasks, communication, and files, Nautix enables effective collaboration among team members, regardless of their location. Additionally, the platform focuses on logistics management, allowing businesses to monitor shipboard activities and ensure compliance with operational procedures. This real-time collaboration facilitates better job planning, prioritization, and performance management for crews, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in shipping operations. Nautix Technologies is positioned as a vital resource for organizations seeking to optimize their workforce management and enhance transparency and accountability in their operations.

Algalife

Seed Round in 2020
Algalife takes the green algae and convert it in to 100% Eco-friendly ink to be used in laser printer.

Saathi

Seed Round in 2020
Saathi is a consumer packaged goods company focused on providing eco-friendly hygiene products, specifically designed to promote menstrual health for women. The company specializes in manufacturing zero-plastic, compostable alternatives to traditional absorbents such as diapers, sanitary pads, and incontinence pads. Founded by graduates from prestigious institutions, Saathi innovates by using locally sourced materials, including banana fiber, to create products that are both environmentally sustainable and safe for users. These products are also perfume-free, reducing the risk of rashes and irritation often associated with conventional hygiene items. Saathi's mission emphasizes the importance of creating solutions that are beneficial for individual health, the environment, and the broader community.

Marimetrics Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Marimetrics Technologies develops trace gas analysis technology for marine environments, enabling high-sensitivity measurement of bulk and trace chemical constituents in seawater and air time series. Its solutions support oil and gas, maritime, aquaculture, and scientific research by enabling surveys, resource identification, leak detection in subsea infrastructure, produced water quality assessment, fingerprinting, and environmental forensics.

Pinovo

Seed Round in 2019
Pinovo is an international provider of innovative and patented technology focused on the treatment, maintenance, and inspection of industrial surfaces. The company specializes in enclosed sandblasting systems that offer a dust-free alternative to traditional methods, characterized by low noise emissions and superior surface quality. Pinovo's solutions are utilized across a variety of industries, including pipelines, offshore installations, marine vessels, and equipment. By employing their advanced grit blasting technology, businesses can minimize health risks for operators, mitigate environmental impact through zero spills, and achieve cost efficiencies in maintenance and surface preparation.

Raino Tech4Impact

Seed Round in 2019
Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leveraging technology as an enabler to empower African communities. Founded in 2014, They have been developing technology-driven solutions in health, agriculture, sports, green energy and offer business support services. In partnership with various key players in different sectors, they have developed unique and efficient different use cases of technological solutions impacting millions of lives.

Ichthion

Seed Round in 2019
Ichthion Ltd. is a technology company focused on creating innovative solutions to address plastic pollution in aquatic environments. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company specializes in developing systems that capture plastics and synthetic waste from rivers and oceans before they can enter the broader marine ecosystem. Its key technologies include Ultramarine, which modifies commercial ships to function as pollution-collecting vessels; Cobalt, a marine turbine that generates electricity while extracting plastic; and Azure, a river barrier designed to remove various types of pollution without disrupting ecological and human activities. Formerly known as Remora Marine Limited, Ichthion Ltd. rebranded in August 2018 to reflect its commitment to restoring ocean health through effective waste management solutions.

RecyGlo

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, RecyGlo is a pioneering platform dedicated to promoting sustainable waste management and circular economy in Asia Pacific. It offers comprehensive solutions including waste collection, recycling, auditing services, data analysis, and marketplace for waste trading. RecyGlo's mission is to safely process materials at source, reducing environmental impact and positively influencing over 2 million lives across the region.

The Ocean Bottle

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, The Ocean Bottle Ltd designs, manufactures, and sells reusable bottles for various beverages. Its products are intended for everyday use, suitable for home, office, travel, or outdoor activities. Made from recycled materials, each bottle is embedded with a near-field communication-enabled chip to track plastic waste reduction efforts.

Undersee

Seed Round in 2019
Undersee is a Portuguese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Coimbra, specializing in the development and manufacturing of water data acquisition systems. The company offers innovative technology that captures water quality data through a device similar to a ferry box, enabling automatic measurements and real-time data transmission to a cloud-based platform. This system utilizes hydrodynamic models to analyze water behavior and assess risks, providing users with reliable predictions of water quality changes in various aquatic environments, including rivers, lakes, and oceans. By facilitating early warnings for potential threats, Undersee's solutions help clients optimize operations, prevent production losses, and enhance fish feeding and growth strategies.

Atlan Space

Seed Round in 2019
ATLAN Space is a technology company based in Rabat, Morocco, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for drones. The company designs autonomous drone flight software that enables networks of aerial vehicles to conduct complex missions, particularly in marine environments. Its technology allows drones to efficiently scan large areas to monitor and address environmental threats, combat illegal fishing, and track marine life. By mimicking human navigation, ATLAN Space’s innovations support Drone Service Providers in scaling their operations and performing safe, cost-effective missions beyond visual line of sight. Through its contributions, the company aims to enhance the protection of ocean ecosystems and provide valuable insights to authorities regarding maritime activities.

Fishency Innovation

Seed Round in 2019
Fishency Innovation develops automated solutions for aquaculture through hardware and software that use artificial intelligence to count sea lice in salmon farms. The core system, SmartFunnel, consists of a funnel installed in the fish cage with cameras providing a complete 360-degree view of each fish, enabling machine learning to automatically detect, classify, and count sea lice. The solution supports automated, digital sea lice counting and data visualization, helping farmers monitor fish welfare and generate data for predictive analytics. Based in Stavanger, Norway, the company was founded to replace manual counting with continuous, high-quality imagery captured day and night, improving accuracy and workflow in aquaculture operations.

ShipReality

Seed Round in 2019
ShipReality develops software for the shipping industry that combines mixed reality, spatial computing, and immersive visualization to accelerate ship design and enhance operations. Its platform supports generative 3D design with XR visualization for rapid, emission-reducing retrofits, VR/AR/MR-enabled remote operations, and energy-efficiency planning and compliance. The software enables remote collaboration among ship and marine engineers and aims to optimize performance across design and ongoing operations.

Brim Explorer

Seed Round in 2019
Brim Explorer AS is a company based in Oslo, Norway, that specializes in offering eco-friendly sightseeing and cruises in Arctic waters. Established in 2018, Brim Explorer provides a diverse range of ocean excursions aimed at minimizing environmental impact, utilizing silent hybrid-electric and fully electric ships. Their cruise offerings include various experiences such as the Silent Trollfjord Cruise, Skrova Island Cruise, Henningsvær Cultural Tasting Cruise, Silent Whale Watching, Fjord & Wildlife Cruise, and Northern Lights Cuisine Cruise. By focusing on sustainable tourism, Brim Explorer enables tourists to experience the beauty of the Arctic while prioritizing noise and pollution reduction.
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