Mer Angels

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Mer Angels finances innovative blue economy startups across sectors including maritime industry, aquaculture, marine biotechnology, maritime defense, software/services, and sustainable transport. They are exclusively focused on the blue economy sector.

Check Size

$150K - $500K

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Climate Cleantech, Energy, Maritime Tech

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Investment Thesis

Mer Angels is a business angel network focused on financing innovative startups in the Blue Economy at early-stage funding levels (€150k-€500k+). Their philosophy centers on supporting ‘the next narwhals of the blue economy’ by providing not just capital, but active management support, ecosystem connections, and a commitment to sustainable ocean and marine biodiversity preservation alongside commercial growth.

What Sets Them Apart

Specialized focus exclusively on Blue Economy innovation
Emphasis on meaningful, purpose-driven investments aligned with sustainability
Strong partnership ecosystem including BNP Paribas Private Banking, maritime clusters, and major marine research institutions (Ifremer)
Active founder support and ecosystem connections to accelerate portfolio company growth
Integration of sustainability metrics (ocean preservation, marine biodiversity, decarbonization) into investment criteria