The report includes the literature overview in relation to Service Request EASME/EMFF/2017/038 "Study to support investment for the sustainable development of the blue economy". The report has been prepared in the time period April, 2018 - May, 2018 and provides only high level overview on...

This report details a recommendation for a much-needed Blue Economy Investment Platform (BEIP) to address major market failures to supply capital to high potential innovative young businesses. It recommends establishing an umbrella fund to channel additional funds into fund managers wholly or...

The Blue Economy businesses consulted in gathering Lessons Learned have had some success - with varying experiences - in attracting external funding and offer valuable fundraising lessons that can inform the development and implementation of the investment platform. For businesses consulted,...