Katapult Ocean

Katapult Ocean is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on investing in sectors that positively impact the ocean, including food and agriculture, frontier technologies, harvesting, ocean energy, ocean health, and transportation. As a prominent player in the field of ocean impact investing, Katapult Ocean aims to foster innovations that contribute to sustainable ocean practices and environmental stewardship.

Anthony Bellafiore

Investment Manager

Tharald Nustad

Co-Founder

Jonas Skattum Svegaarden

CEO

Yann Vaudin

Associate

Carl Strøm Walton

Investment Director

Haakon Brunell

Co-Founder

Past deals in Water

Flocean

Series A in 2024
Flocean delivers subsea pumping systems for providing clean drinking water in the region.

ecoSPEARS

Seed Round in 2020
ecoSPEARS Inc. specializes in the manufacture of sorbent polymer extraction and remediation systems aimed at cleaning contaminated waterways. Founded in 2017 and based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the company focuses on developing sustainable technologies to extract and eliminate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other persistent organic pollutants that do not naturally degrade in the environment. Through innovative approaches that combine science and engineering, ecoSPEARS addresses environmental pollution by providing solutions that protect human health and contribute to a sustainable future. The company's efforts are designed to deliver long-term social, economic, and humanitarian benefits by effectively remediating toxic contaminants from soil, sediment, leachate, and groundwater.

Desolenator

Seed Round in 2020
Desolenator Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Kensington, United Kingdom, specializes in the development of innovative water purification systems that harness solar energy. The company has created a patented technology that transforms saltwater and contaminated water into high-quality drinking water. This device aims to provide a sustainable solution for communities in coastal and water-stressed regions, promoting water independence by utilizing solar radiation to purify water from various sources. Desolenator's approach addresses the growing global demand for clean water while leveraging renewable energy.

Ocean Bottle

Seed Round in 2019
Ocean Bottle is a drinkware company focused on addressing the issue of ocean-bound plastic pollution. It offers reusable water bottles that are crafted from recycled materials, ensuring they are both insulated and free from bisphenol. Each bottle features a near-field communication (NFC) enabled smart chip, which enhances user experience while promoting environmental responsibility. By encouraging the use of these sustainable products, Ocean Bottle aims to contribute to a world without plastic pollution, making a tangible impact on the health of oceans and ecosystems.

Undersee

Seed Round in 2019
Undersee is a company based in Coimbra, Portugal, founded in 2016, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of water data acquisition systems. Its flagship product, UNDERSEE_water, utilizes advanced technology to automatically capture water quality data and transmit it in real-time to the UNDERSEE_cloud for analysis. This system employs hydrodynamic models to assess water behavior and predict changes in quality across various bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, and oceans. By eliminating the need for sensor maintenance, Undersee enables clients to receive early warnings about potential threats, thereby facilitating better decision-making to prevent production losses and optimize fish feeding and growth.
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