Who is This For?

• Researchers, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Nonprofits in the Ocean, Climate, and Blue Economy Space

• Philanthropists, Investors, and Policymakers Interested in Funding Ocean & Climate Solutions

• Media Professionals Tired of Writing About Gloom and Doom Climate News

Section 1 is For Entrepreneurs - Here’s a Sneak Peek:

Different Types of Funders & What They Look For:

Learn what venture capitalists like Lowercarbon Capital optimize for versus corporate VC firms.

How to approach foundations and DAFs not just for grants but also for investment. From govt. grants & contracts (DOE, SBIR, STTR, DoD) as well as prizes & competitions, explore the possibilities for both dilutive and non-dilutive funding in the climate space.

Case Study: Running Tide’s Pre-Seed & Seed Rounds

Running Tide is a blue carbon startup. The company attracted investors even though locking up carbon by burying seaweed in the deep ocean is still experimental.

In this case study, we look at who believed in this vision early on.

It will give you ideas on how you can model Running Tide’s successful approach to fundraising even if angel or venture capital investment is not your chosen path.

Section 2 is For Funders, Policy Makers and the Media

It identifies some of the funding gaps in the ocean and climate space.

Section 3 profiles foundations already making grants in this space.

We will send updates and new sources of funding when they become available.

Here’s an example of one of the foundations we profile in Section 3:

This information is not just for nonprofits but also others - for example:

• New philanthropists thinking of getting involved.

• Entrepreneurs and researchers needing support for breakthrough research.