Presenting the Katapult Ocean 2024 wave 🌊 FLASC B.V. Utility-Scale Energy Storage Tailored for Offshore Renewables Why we invested Offshore wind energy faces challenges due to wind variability and grid intermittency, requiring costly and inefficient energy storage solutions. Current offshore systems are expensive, environmentally invasive, and hinder adoption, raising investment risks and increasing the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). FLASC addresses these issues with its Hydro-Pneumatic Energy Storage system, designed for shallow offshore wind farms, offering 100x higher energy density and improved economic viability. A Siemens Energy study shows an 18% IRR improvement and around €300m/year increased revenue with FLASC's system, accelerating offshore wind adoption. If you haven't signed up for Investor Day yet, check out the link below! https://lnkd.in/d8EmP-Ae Daniel Buhagiar, Tonio Sant, Anton Bartolo, Robert N. FARRUGIA, Elena Kyzyngasheva, Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Anthony Bellafiore, Sam Selig, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
Katapult Ocean
Risikokapital og forvaltning for aktiv eierkapital
We invest in and support startups that have a positive impact on our ocean
Om oss
Katapult Ocean invest in and support startups that have a positive impact on our ocean. Since 2018, Katapult Ocean has made 64 investments in exciting ocean impact companies from all over the world (27 countries, 5 continents). The companies participate in a 3-month long accelerator program to support growth and impact. A global network of more than 100 mentors and partners support the companies together with a team based in Oslo, Norway. To learn about the companies Katapult Ocean has invested in, please go to our portfolio overview at katapultocean.com/portfolio
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Ekstern lenke til Katapult Ocean
- Bransje
- Risikokapital og forvaltning for aktiv eierkapital
- Bedriftsstørrelse
- 2–10 ansatte
- Hovedkontor
- Oslo
- Type
- Privateid selskap
- Grunnlagt
- 2018
- Spesialiteter
- Startups, Impact investing, Accelerator, Ocean, Sustainability, SDG 14, venturecapital, vc, climatetech, esg, impact, investments, blueeconomy, carbon, energy, shipping, food, water, circularity, global, sdg
Beliggenheter
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Primær
Universitetsgata 2
17th floor
Oslo, 0164, NO
Ansatte i Katapult Ocean
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Christopher Coyle, MBA
Founder/CEO & Problem Solver. Leading Emerging Tech, Defense/National Security, Climate, Data and Funding (Startups, P3s, Blended & Impact)…
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Henrik Nolsøe Dyrborg Uth
Managing Director, CEO at Survey Association of 1914 A/S
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Karianne Klaveness Holmen
Styreleder Klaveness Stiftelsen
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Berit Lid Scharff
Founder & Partner at Inlustro Consulting I Board Member
Oppdateringer
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Proud to have Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc. in our portfolio! Neptune Nanotechnologies Founder and CEO Aaron Guan has been recognised by Meaningful Business on the 2024 MB100: https://lnkd.in/epVATyai Now in its 6th year, the award champions leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle complex social and environmental issues. Winners were selected by an expert panel of judges from over 850 nominations, representing 80+ countries. Neptune Nanotechnologies will be participating in a year-round programme which provides access to a global peer network, investment opportunities, capacity-building resources and pro-bono services from organisations including EY, Hogan Lovells, Babson College, Green Frontier Capital, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) and Innovision. Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Sam Selig, Anthony Bellafiore, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
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Presenting the Katapult Ocean 2024 wave 🌊 Carbon Ridge Modular carbon capture for maritime shipping 🚢 Why we invested Maritime shipping contributes around 3% of global CO2 emissions and faces mandates to reduce emissions, such as the EU ETS. While bio-based fuels like methanol and hydrogen are promising, their adoption is slow due to infrastructure and production challenges. To bridge the gap, shipping companies need CO2 capture solutions. Existing technologies have drawbacks, such as high costs, energy demands, and space requirements. Carbon Ridge offers a more efficient solution using centrifugal contactors, reducing energy and space needs while capturing CO2. Their fully-automated, scalable system is ready for commercial deployment and easily integrates into maritime operations. If you haven't signed up for Investor Day yet, check out the link below! https://lnkd.in/d8EmP-Ae Chase Dwyer, Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Anthony Bellafiore, Sam Selig, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
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Presenting the Katapult Ocean 2024 wave 🌊 GBM Works A silent method for installing offshore wind farm foundations -- see a visualization on how their reusable Vibrojet® works below. Why we invested Offshore wind turbine installation is costly, time-consuming, and noisy. Developers are now required to reduce noise, cost, and time in these projects. Monopiles, making up over 80% of wind turbine foundations in Europe, remain a dominant choice globally. Katapult Ocean supports GBM Works and their Vibrojet technology, which combines a vibratory hammer and jetting system to reduce energy use, installation time, and noise pollution. With their patented technology, GBM Works is positioned to become a key player in the growing €4B market as offshore wind capacity exceeds 50GW by 2030. If you're an investor and would like to know more about GBM Works, please sign up for our Investor Day on December 10th! https://lnkd.in/d8EmP-Ae Govert Jaap Meijer, Benjamin Kooi, Marcelo Werneck, Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Anthony Bellafiore, Sam Selig, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
We are excited to share the progress on the development of our reusable tool, the next generation Vibrojet®. Developed under the SIMPLER project (partially funded by @European Innovation Council applicant support), the reusable Vibrojet® decreases the cost of installation per monopile as certain components can be used for multiple installations. GBM is looking for a launching developer interested in demonstrating this technology in a pilot. If you are looking for a silent installation method, contact us via info@gbmworks.com #gbmworks #vibrojet #windfarms #offshore ##sustainability #reusable #silentinstallations #innovation
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🌊 We are excited to be attending the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering 2024 in Amsterdam! As part of this global coalition dedicated to accelerating ocean innovation, Katapult Ocean will be joining over 30 other members to discuss the ocean’s crucial role in addressing challenges like climate change, food security, the energy transition and more. 🐋🌍 Convening under the theme, The Ocean Nexus, the gathering will spotlight the transformative power of ocean innovation and impact investment. Closing out the gathering will be a special reception where 50+ leading entrepreneur-supporting organisations, innovators and changemakers will celebrate ocean innovation — an inspiring opportunity to connect with fellow investors and changemakers, share insights and reflect on advancing the regenerative blue economy. 🎟 Request a ticket to attend the closing reception here: https://lnkd.in/d2vh4Ap8 See you in Amsterdam! #1000OceanStartups #OceanInnovation #OceanImpact #ImpactInvesting #OceanStartups #SDG14 Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Sam Selig, Anthony Bellafiore, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort, Ronald Tardiff, Ted Janulis, Sam Zak, Millicent Pitts, Christian Lim, Alexis Grosskopf, Gracie White
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We're excited to share that Twynam has invested into KO portfolio company Vycarb and their cutting edge Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) technology-- another important milestone in the development of scalable, affordable decarbonization solutions. Vycarb is setting a new standard for sustainable carbon removal at less than $100 per ton 🙌 and we’re continually impressed with Garrett Boudinot and the team’s progression towards commercialization of their innovative approach, utilizing the ocean's potential while delivering impactful, long-term solutions for climate action. 💡 🌊 Looking forward to seeing the continued progress and innovation that Vycarb will achieve in the future, and to collaborate once again with the team at Twynam!
🌍 Twynam has invested in Vycarb, a Brooklyn-based climate tech startup, through its Earth Fund, marking the fund's fifth early-stage capital support for environmental initiatives. 🌱 Vycarb is developing a scalable, water-based decarbonization technology using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) to capture and store carbon for less than $100 per ton. Their system doses alkaline minerals into submerged reactors in CO₂-rich waters, triggering reactions that stabilize the CO₂ as bicarbonate. Vycarb is currently running pilots on the U.S. East Coast, including a project in New York City’s East River capable of capturing 100 tonnes of CO₂ annually. 🌊 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/d3M-GFc6 #CarbonCapture #ClimateTech #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #CO2Removal #Decarbonization #TechForGood #OceanInnovation #Vycarb #Twynam
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Presenting Katapult Ocean 2024 wave 🌊 Norwegian Mycelium (NoMy) NoMy is transforming food industry side streams into sustainable, high-value ingredients using the natural power of fungi. Why we invested Norway aims to increase salmon production from 2 million to 5 million tons by 2050, but faces challenges like feed shortages and high fish mortality. To support growth, alternative feed ingredients from underutilized resources are needed to enhance fish health, growth, and reduce environmental impact. Microbial ingredients (MI), such as fungal proteins, offer a promising solution by efficiently converting waste into high-quality proteins. To scale up, biotechnology processing must advance to use cheaper inputs from various waste streams and gasses, reducing costs for the aquaculture industry. If you're an investor and would like to know more about NoMy, please sign up for our Investor Day on December 10th https://lnkd.in/gyKP3Mmk Ingrid Dynna, David Andrew Quist, Christopher Snyder, Erik Tveteraas, CAIA, Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Anthony Bellafiore, Sam Selig, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
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Presenting Katapult Ocean 2024-wave 🌊 SEADLING - Seaweed biotech producing functional ingredients for feed, food and fertilizer. Why we invested; There are over 12,000 seaweed species globally, rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds. Most seaweed is farmed in East and Southeast Asia, but Seadling sees tropical seaweed as an untapped source of sustainable ingredients. Tropical seaweed farming has advantages: year-round growth, shallow water farming, and low-tech methods, supporting coastal communities. However, inconsistent quality and limited species create supply-demand challenges for commercial use. Seadling addresses this by developing value-added seaweed ingredients and a hatchery-to-biorefinery model, targeting markets like pet feed, fertilizers, and nutraceuticals. If you're an investor and would like to know more about Seadling, please sign up for our Investor Day on December 10th https://lnkd.in/gyKP3Mmk Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Anthony Bellafiore, Sam Selig, Kabir P., Tharald Nustad, Sindre Østgård, Alison Fort, Simon Davis, Elyas Eric Huil, Melania Lynn Cornish, Abdul Rahim Hassan
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For our friends in Amsterdam; please join us for this reception with our global network of 1000 Ocean Startups coalition friends! 🪸 Our Impact Director Ingrid H. Maurstad will be there. Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Sam Selig, Anthony Bellafiore, Kabir P., Ingrid H. Maurstad, Tharald Nustad, Sindre Østgård, Ronald Tardiff, Sam Zak, Ted Janulis, Gracie White, Alexis Grosskopf, Christian Lim, Millicent Pitts
🌊 Celebrate ocean innovation with us in Amsterdam! As we close out the 1000 Ocean Startups Annual Gathering on the eve of the The Global Impact Investing Network Impact Forum, 1000OS is organizing a closing reception in collaboration with OCEANOVATION! 🌐 The 1000OS Annual Gathering: The Ocean Nexus, explores how ocean-based innovations can tackle global challenges like climate change, food security and the energy transition, while unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth. 5️⃣ 0️⃣ Join 50+ leading entrepreneur-supporting organisations backing blue economy start-ups as we gather to reflect on the transformative investments and innovations that are charting the course towards a regenerative ocean economy. 🦪 Featuring nature’s ocean superheroes — oysters — the reception offers a unique opportunity for meaningful conversations, shared insights and fresh ideas as we work together to accelerate the regenerative blue economy. Innovators, investors and thought leaders warmly encouraged to apply. 🎟 Request a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/d2vh4Ap8 📅 Date: Monday 21 October from 18:30h to 21:00h ⏰ Deadline to request a ticket: Monday 14 October #1000OceanStartups #OceanInnovation #OceanImpact #Networking #BlueEconomy #SDG14 #TheOceanNexus
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Presenting Katapult Ocean 2024-wave 🌊 Treeconomy - Leveraging technology to quantify, track, and enable carbon removal at scale. Why we invested; The world urgently needs to increase carbon dioxide removal to meet Net Zero targets. The voluntary carbon market, despite existing for over 20 years, struggles with low-quality credits, low prices, and limited impact. Mangrove restoration projects face challenges securing upfront funding. There is a supply-demand mismatch: buyers hesitate to commit without reliable outcomes, and developers struggle to expand without funding. Katapult Ocean supports Treeconomy, which uses remote sensing and AI to accurately quantify carbon in ecosystems, increasing trust, prices, and funding for nature restoration projects. If you're an investor and would like to know more about Treeconomy, please sign up for our Investor Day on December 10th https://lnkd.in/gyKP3Mmk Harry Grocott, Robert Godfrey, Charlie Roper Ord, Matt Amos, Emily Houston, Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Ross Brooks, Sam Selig, Anthony Bellafiore, Ingrid H. Maurstad, Kabir P., Sindre Østgård, Tharald Nustad, Alison Fort
Investor Days
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