On Tuesday, July 22, Zachary Lamothe, Senior Associate at SWEN CP, had the pleasure of speaking on the panel “BLUETECH INVESTMENT: Investing in Blue Economy: best practices and challenges ahead”, held as part of the Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum in Oeiras, Portugal.
The panel was a great opportunity to share our perspective on key trends in blue economy investing, a rapidly evolving sector with significant potential.
💡Here are two key messages Zach highlighted during the discussion:
- Alignment between impact and business model is essential.To drive sustainable change, it’s critical that positive impact scales with the growth of the company. This alignment is not always a given, and it’s a key criterion we consider in our investment decisions.
- Startups must tailor their messaging to their audience. For example, a renewable energy startup might highlight energy sovereignty when speaking to defense-tech investors, while emphasizing environmental benefits when engaging with impact investors. This ability to adapt is often a sign of strong entrepreneurial maturity.
At SWEN Capital Partners, we believe that investing in the blue economy means supporting innovative, high-impact solutions that can scale. Events like OBOF2025 are essential for fostering dialogue between stakeholders and accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable ocean economy.
