Looking Back on our participation at the Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum 2025
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.
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