SWEN CP at the World Ocean Summit Europe

On September 9, Clémence Ollivier, Investment Principal at SWEN Capital Partners, represented the firm at the World Ocean Summit Europe in Cascais, Portugal, where she joined the panel “Blue opportunities: Mobilising capital for ocean adaptation, resilience and innovation.” The session provided an opportunity to share her perspective on the future of blue economy investing, a sector that is rapidly scaling and attracting wider attention.

During the discussion, Clémence highlighted two key ideas. The first is that ocean investing is firmly on a growth trajectory: in just four years, the level of investment in ocean innovation has increased more than fivefold, bringing the sector closer to mainstream recognition. The second is that alignment between impact and financial performance is not only possible but increasingly evident. By focusing on industries that are both large and harmful to the ocean, and that are ripe for disruption, investors can uncover innovative business models that scale—delivering systemic positive change for marine ecosystems while also achieving competitive returns.

For Clémence, participating in the summit reinforced a core belief at SWEN Capital Partners: that investing in the blue economy means backing high-impact, scalable solutions with the power to transform. Events like this one play a vital role in bringing stakeholders together, creating the dialogue that helps accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable and resilient ocean economy.