CATALYZING AFRICA’S OCEAN IMPACT ECONOMY

ForSea Invest is Africa’s first impact-first investment initiative dedicated to scaling ocean-positive ventures.

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ABOUT FORSEA INVEST

ForSea Invest (FSI) is the first dedicated investment vehicle for ocean-positive ventures in Africa. We invest in early-stage innovations that restore marine ecosystems, empower coastal communities, and drive climate resilience.

Anchored by OceanHub Africa, the continent’s leading ocean innovation catalyst based out of South Africa, ForSea Invest blends catalytic capital with venture-development support to unlock the full potential of Africa’s blue economy.

FSI is incorporated in Mauritius, enabling a cost-efficient, transparent and strictly regulated structure serving ventures across the continent.

Our Investment Thesis

We target the intersection of ocean health, economic opportunity, and climate resilience.

The Problem

Despite oceans covering 71% of Earth’s surface and providing 50% of oxygen, marine ecosystems remain critically underfunded and face mounting threats from climate change, pollution, and overexploitation.

• 90% decline in big fish

• $120B annual ocean loss

• 8M tons plastic waste annually

The Opportunity

The global ocean economy is entering a high-growth era — expanding from $2.6 trillion in 2020 to an expected $5.1 trillion by 2050. Africa stands at the frontier of this blue revolution, yet remains the most undercapitalised region.

• 50% of global youth will live in Africa by 2050

• 300% annual growth for Africa’s blue economy

• Massive potential for climate, food, and economic resilience

Our Solution

ForSea Invest bridges this gap by channeling catalytic capital into early-stage ventures driving positive ocean impact across Africa — restoring ecosystems, reducing pollution, and empowering coastal livelihoods.

Target Impact Areas:
• Sustainable ocean resources management
• Restoration of marine ecosystems and services
• Ocean pollution reduction
• Ocean-related climate mitigation

Our Focus Sectors

A scuba diver explores the ocean, with a vibrant rainbow arching across the sky in the background.

Sustainable ocean management

Improving how marine resources are harvested, produced, or consumed — promoting food security, circularity, and long-term ecosystem health in fisheries, aquaculture, ocean biotech, and blue value chains.

Colorful translucent marine creature swimming

Marine ecosystem restoration

Restoring coastal and marine habitats like mangroves, reefs, and seagrasses — enhancing biodiversity, carbon sequestration, shoreline protection, and the recovery of essential ecosystem services for nature and people.

Ocean pollution reduction

Eliminating ocean-bound plastics, runoff, and marine waste — reducing ecosystem degradation, restoring water quality, and driving circular solutions that protect coastal communities and marine life.

Ocean-related climate mitigation

Advancing ocean-based climate mitigation and adaptation — blue carbon and other nautre-based solutions, decarbonised shipping and renewables — supporting emissions reduction and safeguarding vulnerable coastlines.

How We Invest

Our comprehensive approach combines capital with strategic support to maximize impact.

Impact Measurement

Based on Ocean Impact Navigator, IRIS+, and SDG framework (esp. 13 & 14)
Structured impact tracking and 3rd-party reviews
Impact value integrated in company valuation and follow-on funding linked to impact performance

Investment Instruments

Equity, quasi-equity and debt
Ticket sizes: $100K to $800K, from pre-seed to pre-Series A

Support Provided

Embedded business development & technical assistance
Access to investor networks, mentors, and corporate partners

“No water, no life... No blue, no green!”

Dr. Sylvia Earle

Our Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to scaling Africa’s ocean impact economy.

Core Team / General Partners

Alexis Grosskopf

Blue economy & Africa ecosystem expert.

Yasmine Hamraoui

Impact investor with social impact and gender-smart finance background

Valery Bollier

Venture expert with exits and ecosystem design experience

Strategic Advisors

Amb. Jessye Lapenn

Former US Ambassador to the African Union.

Yassine Oussaifi

Partner at AfricInvest, Co-Head of VC.

Babatunde Soyoye

Co-Founder of Helios Investment Partners.

External Investment Committee Members

Mercy Zulu-Hume

Roots of Impact, outcome-based finance expert.

Cerin Maduray

WWF South Africa, sustainable finance specialist.

Our Partners

ForSea Invest is backed by OceanHub Africa (OHA), Africa’s leading ocean innovation enabler. Since 2019, OHA has supported 100+ startups and mobilized $20M for ocean-positive ventures. As FSI’s technical assistance facility, OHA offers: