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Sky Ocean Ventures functions as an impact investment fund, providing capital and strategic support to businesses and innovations addressing the global ocean plastic crisis. It invests in new science, technology, and scalable solutions. The fund merges financial backing with media reach to accelerate development and adoption of these environmental advancements.
Established by Sky, a leading FTSE 30 company, this venture extends corporate responsibility to pressing global issues. Its inception arose from the critical insight into widespread plastic pollution devastating marine environments, prompting a dedicated investment strategy for change. This initiative highlights Sky’s proactive commitment to environmental stewardship.
Sky Ocean Ventures supports impact-driven entrepreneurs and pioneering companies developing solutions for plastic waste reduction and removal. The fund’s vision is to foster a sustainable future by advancing technologies and business models capable of eliminating ocean plastic. It cultivates a robust ecosystem of environmental innovation.
Key people at Sky Ocean Ventures.
Sky Ocean Ventures has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series A in Circulor in June 2021.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Circulor | $20.0M Series A | Steve Westly | Indus Valley Capital, Khosla Ventures, KOMPAS VC, MS&AD Ventures, Multicoin Capital, Worklife Ventures, James Beshara, Kyle York, Varun Srinivasan, 24Haymarket, BHP Ventures, Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Future Positive Capital, Jaguar Land Rover, Plug And Play, Salesforce Ventures, SYSTEMIQ, Total Energy Ventures, Volvo Cars |
| Jan 1, 2021 | Xampla | $8.0M Seed | Bart Swanson | Amadeus Capital Partners, Emerald Technology Ventures, Playfair Capital, Amelia Armour, Cambridge Enterprise |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Terracycle | $25.0M Series A | — | Aptar Pharma, Impactassets, Nestl, Procter & Gamble Oral Care, Quadia, Suez |
Key people at Sky Ocean Ventures.