The technology company Ocean Ecostructures is accelerating its international expansion and, to achieve this, has completed a new €3 million funding round led by the Seven Seas Capital fund. This investment vehicle, which aims to revitalize marine wealth, care for it, and generate impact through the development of sustainable solutions, has led the funding round that will drive the implementation of the world’s only multi-technological solution created by the Spanish company. Joining this capital injection are Ship2B Ventures, through its BSocial Impact Fund, and Inclimo Tech Fund, a fund specialized in climate technologies with high scalability potential. Both have been shareholders in the company since 2023 and are doubling down on their commitment. The round was advised by the firm ST Strategy and was brought forward by a year compared to initial forecasts, due to the strong growth Ocean Ecostructures experienced in 2024, driven by projects in ports, oil platforms, and submarine cabling.
“We are very proud that our first investment has been in Ocean Ecostructures, a company that embodies the kind of bold, science-based innovation the ocean needs. Its regenerative technology can completely change how ports, coastal cities, and offshore infrastructures interact with the sea. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting visionary entrepreneurs who are building scalable solutions to improve ocean health, enhance climate resilience, and bring a more sustainable blue economy to life,” explains Michael Albin, co-founder of Seven Seas Capital.
“Ocean Ecostructures has all the right ingredients: a team with the ambition, technology, and capacity needed to scale marine regeneration at a large scale. We firmly believe their proposition has the potential to mark a turning point in the health of our oceans,” states Xavi Pont, co-founder and managing partner of Ship2B Ventures.
“At Inclimo, we invest in technologies with tangible and scalable climate impact. Ocean Ecostructures has proven it is possible to regenerate marine biodiversity through industrially viable and scientifically validated solutions. Its international growth reaffirms the strategic value of investing in the blue economy with purpose and technological ambition,” highlights Alex Pardo, General Partner at Inclimo Climate Tech Fund.
Ocean Ecostructures transforms all types of marine infrastructures (ports, platforms, submarine cabling, etc.) into authentic blue oases—spaces for marine life recovery and biodiversity hotspots—thanks to its biomimetic micro-reefs and advanced, tangible result monitoring using ROVs (underwater drones) and Artificial Intelligence.
“Our technology, recognized and validated by the scientific community and demonstrated in major port, oil, and energy infrastructures, addresses the growing pressure companies face to restore marine life while neutralizing their environmental impact,” says its founder and CEO, Ignasi Ferrer. “Investors are focusing on Ocean Ecostructures because, with our solution, we provide the positive impact data companies need to meet their ESG obligations, comply with the EU's CSRD corporate reporting directive, and respond to the growing demand to neutralize impact in a verifiable and real way.”
With this new financial boost, the company is focusing on international expansion through the creation of subsidiaries—first in the Middle East and progressively in other geographies—which will allow it to increase its size tenfold in the next two years, reaching 3,000 biomimetic reefs by 2027.
Ocean Ecostructures selected for the KAUST-ScaleX program
Ocean Ecostructures’ internationalization is accelerating thanks to its participation in the prestigious ScaleX program from KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST). The company has been selected as one of 10 international tech startups from nearly 600 global applications, being the only Spanish company, and its participation in this program positions it as a global benchmark in marine life recovery technology. Through the creation of a local subsidiary and institutional support, it will accelerate the implementation of its technology in the region and establish alliances with key players in both the public and private sectors. Entering the Saudi market represents a key strategic opportunity.
The expansion and growth of Ocean Ecostructures
The company's pioneering marine regeneration solution—Bio Boosting System®—was launched in 2021 and is already active in oil companies, energy islands, and submarine cabling with companies like Repsol, Princess Elisabeth Island (Elia), the world’s first energy island, and Red Eléctrica, a Redeia subsidiary. It has also been installed in over 30 Port Authorities such as Tarragona, Bilbao, Algeciras, Lekeitio, and Las Palmas, as well as in marinas like Puerto Portals, Port Fòrum, Pendennis Vilanova, Marina Palamós, L’Estartit, Puerto Banús, and Port Adriano, among others.
The company’s partnerships have enabled it to register revenues of €1M in 2024, 10 times higher than the previous year, and by the end of April, it is on track to reach €2M in 2025. Over the past year, the team has also grown sixfold to over 20 people, including engineers, biologists, and technicians.
A validated technology that delivers measurable, tangible, and real results
With nearly 400 micro-reefs already installed and another 500 in progress, Ocean Ecostructures' technology is proving its ability to renaturalize marine infrastructure, delivering direct and tangible value to clients thanks to its Monitoring and Reporting service. This includes, among other things, valuation of restored Ecosystem Services and biodiversity increase. The solution has already generated over 3.9 tonnes of biomass, sequestered more than 1.7 tonnes of CO2, and increased detected species by 40%, with an estimated Natural Capital value of up to €2M annually in current installations.
Ocean Ecostructures, validation and recognition at the global level
Numerous organizations now recognize and support Ocean Ecostructures’ proprietary technology. Recently, the company won the ‘Ocean Winds Innovation Challenge’ awards, driven by Ocean Winds, was a finalist in the 2024 edition of the 4YFN Awards as one of the five best digital startups in the world, and was selected alongside 12 other impact startups worldwide to participate in the 2024 Milestone Makers program by the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.
About Seven Seas Capital
Based in Barcelona, Seven Seas Capital is a boutique investment firm focused on the blue economy and environmental sustainability in the Iberian region. We invest in early-stage companies developing solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems, including innovative materials, circular economy initiatives, and clean, regenerative technologies.
As a fully independent firm with no external capital or limited partners, Seven Seas Capital stands out for being close, agile in decision-making, and committed to long-term value creation. Its flexible structure enables swift action and support for visionary entrepreneurs without the constraints of traditional venture capital.
In addition to financial backing, the firm offers strategic advice, operational support, and access to an international network of contacts, allowing startups to scale high-impact solutions with measurable results. The mission of Seven Seas Capital is to generate positive and lasting change for the planet through investments that combine profitability, innovation, and environmental regeneration.
cloud technology axon
Xcalibur Smart Mapping, recognised as the global leader in airborne...
