What is the BlueDeals Project?
BlueDeals is an innovative platform brought to life by Ocean Assets Group, a leader in blue economy investment since 2016. It’s designed to connect investable blue economy projects with qualified investors across the globe. Covering all sectors and regions, BlueDeals looks through a dual lens—financial returns and positive impact. Originally sponsored by a powerhouse consortium including ADB, UNDP, and UNEP, this platform is all about financing healthy oceans, maritime industries, and coastal communities worldwide. It’s not just about money; it’s about making a real difference in the blue economy.
Main Benefits of BlueDeals
BlueDeals offers a unique space where projects and financiers meet, creating opportunities that matter. Here are some key facts and figures that highlight its impact:
- Founded by Ocean Assets Group, experts in blue economy investment since 2016
- Supports projects raising over $3 million in capital
- Covers all blue economy sectors and regions worldwide
- Targets both financial and impact returns for investors
- Originally sponsored by ADB, UNDP, and UNEP
- Facilitates connections between revenue-generating projects and financiers offering equity, debt, or grants
- Includes a network of experts providing advice and accelerator programs
The BlueDeals Network: Who Can Join?
The BlueDeals platform isn’t just a marketplace; it’s a vibrant network tailored for different players in the blue economy ecosystem. If you’re a project seeking capital, you’ll find a community that understands your needs—especially if you’re revenue-generating, in the blue economy sector, and raising more than $3 million. On the flip side, financiers looking to allocate funds directly to deals that promise both financial and impact returns can register too. And let’s not forget the experts—those who provide advice, run accelerator programs, or refer projects. BlueDeals brings everyone together, creating a dynamic environment for growth and sustainability.
Research and Insights Driving BlueDeals
Behind the scenes, Ocean Assets Institute, the non-profit research arm of Ocean Assets Group, fuels BlueDeals with cutting-edge research and insights. Their work includes leading or participating in major initiatives like the Financing the Blue Economy study for ADB, UNDP, and UNEP from 2020 to 2022. They also contributed to the Atlantic Strategic Ports Blue Accelerator Network (ASP-BAN) in 2022-23 and helped develop the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles back in 2019. This research backbone ensures that BlueDeals stays informed, relevant, and impactful in the evolving blue economy landscape.
Clients and Partners: Collaborating with the Best
Ocean Assets Group and BlueDeals don’t operate in isolation. They work closely with some of the best names in blue economy finance, creating partnerships that amplify impact. These collaborations span across sectors and regions, bringing together expertise, capital, and innovation. The network’s strength lies in its ability to unite diverse stakeholders who share a common goal: financing sustainable blue economy projects that benefit oceans, industries, and coastal communities worldwide.
BlueDeals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 14: Life Below Water – Protecting and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Promoting sustained, inclusive economic growth and decent work for all
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing global partnerships
Why Ocean Assets Group is a Leader in Blue Economy Investment
Since its founding in 2016, Ocean Assets Group has carved out a niche as a trusted advisor on financing healthy oceans and maritime industries. Their expertise spans the globe, focusing on sustainable investments that support coastal communities and marine ecosystems. With a strong research foundation and a network that includes financiers, projects, and experts, they’re driving the blue economy forward. BlueDeals is just one example of how they’re turning vision into action—connecting capital with opportunity, and impact with investment.
