What the project is
Founded as part of the Ofi group and subsidiarised in 2015, SWEN Capital Partners is a responsible investment leader in private markets, specialising in private equity, unlisted infrastructure, and private debt. It is the conviction of this firm that tomorrow’s leaders will be the companies that anticipate change and embrace transformation. SWEN Capital Partners endeavours to create sustainable value by considering the social and environmental impact of each action at the local level. With over 15+ years of experience in the financial and ESG analysis of unlisted assets, the company has built its reputation on expertise, trust, and a commitment to long-term sustainable investments… Always on the pulse of innovation, the firm continuously adapts to market dynamics while maintaining its core values.
Main benefit
The benefits provided by SWEN Capital Partners are supported by impressive figures and a robust track record that clearly illustrate its strength and commitment:
- 15+ years of experience in the financial and ESG analysis of unlisted assets.
- ~150 institutional clients committed to its solutions for long-term investments.
- 120+ professionals working together in a unified pursuit of sustainable value creation.
- 1 million ESG data points collected to analyse the impact of its investments.
Investment Expertise Across Sectors
The investment approach is as diverse as it is focused. The company offers a multi-strategy private equity selection that provides investors with private access to the best sustainable funds and assets in Europe. Within its expertise lies SWEN BLUE OCEAN, an impact investment strategy that invests directly in startups whose innovations help regenerate ocean health. The firm also backs Tech for Good, an innovative method to fund the growth of players advancing technology for Nature’s benefit. In the realm of infrastructure, a multi-strategy and co-investment expertise helps finance tomorrow’s infrastructure for a sustainable economy. Additionally, the SWEN IMPACT FUND FOR TRANSITION supports the deployment of green assets to accelerate the decarbonisation of the economy, while a flexible approach in mezzanine debt combines capital with ESG considerations.
SWEN’s Mission and Values
SWEN Capital Partners is not just a vehicle for financial returns; it is a mission-driven company for sustainable finance. In 2023, the company embedded its commitments to the common good into its bylaws, joining forces to invest for Nature’s benefit. Sustainability issues and impact objectives are strong drivers that guide all investment decisions and partner engagement. The underlying purpose is straightforward: to contribute expertise to deploy innovative business models that help build a thriving and fair economy. The fundamental principles include making sustainable value creation the guiding principle for every investment, cultivating deep relationships of trust with clients, supporting portfolio companies through development and transformation, promoting robust practices in sustainable finance, and ensuring that every partner—and the team as a whole—continues to grow and evolve… This mission and these values are interwoven into the very fabric of each strategic decision.
Blue Ocean Venture Capital Initiative
One of the standout initiatives is the Blue Ocean venture capital fund. With a fund size of EUR 170m, Blue Ocean invests in innovations that help regenerate ocean biodiversity. The fund counts Ifremer, France’s leading ocean research institute, as a scientific partner, reinforcing its commitment to science and sustainability. Blue Ocean is designed to deliver both systemic impact and competitive market returns, focusing on solutions to the three main threats to the ocean: overfishing, ocean pollution, and marine-based solutions to climate change. Having made 17 investments since its launch in 2021, the fund has quickly gained recognition. It was even acknowledged by the World Economic Forum’s Uplink as a Top Innovative Fund for our Future… This dynamic approach demonstrates the power of melding strategic investment with ecological responsibility.
Supporting Sustainable Finance and Transformation
SWEN Capital Partners distinguishes itself by providing more than just capital to its entrepreneurs and innovative project leaders. Sustainability is interlaced with every investment, ensuring that financial growth goes hand in hand with social and environmental progress. The firm creates a platform where investors and portfolio companies can collaborate closely, fostering deep trust and long-term relationships. By supporting sustainable practices and ambitious strategies, the firm helps transform traditional business models into drivers of sustainable progress. This commitment not only attracts leading institutional clients but also helps fund sustainable infrastructure projects, tech for good innovations, and climate impact strategies. Such an approach is a reminder that finance, when deployed responsibly, can be a force for good…
The project impact
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Sustainable Future and Forward Momentum
Overall, SWEN Capital Partners stands as a beacon of sustainable investing. The firm’s dual focus on delivering competitive returns and fostering systemic change creates a blueprint for future-oriented finance. Its combination of extensive experience, diversified investment strategies, and solid ESG integration not only builds financial resilience but also reinforces environmental stewardship and social progress. As the world leans increasingly into sustainability, the initiatives led by SWEN, from the multi-strategy investment approach to the groundbreaking Blue Ocean fund, illustrate a progressive path forward—a path where innovation meets environmental responsibility and where economic growth is synced with the health of the planet. This forward momentum paves the way for a thriving, fair, and sustainable global landscape… Truly, SWEN Capital Partners is investing in a future that is as responsible as it is promising.
