Solving a critical block in the European Clam industry

MITO applies technology, know-how and best-practice to clam farming, boosting the bivalve industry in Europe.

  • Aquaculture

Founders

  • Paola Landri
  • Gian-Luigi Lago
  • Maurizio Varagnolo

Founders

  • Paola Landri
  • Gian-Luigi Lago
  • Maurizio Varagnolo
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Clams are a protein with one of the lowest-resource intensities globally, and in some cases even a restorative effect on their local environment.

The production of clams in Europe is currently constrained by a shortage of seed, as wild stocks have been depleted and hatchery capacity across Europe is too small to address demand. MITO aims to address these issues, by increasing its production volume of high-quality clam juveniles that will enable farmers to sustainably increase their production.

MITO’s nursery, located in the beautiful lagoons of Sacca di Goro in Italy, will provide farmers with larger juveniles than currently available, which will decrease mortality in grow-out, thereby further supporting production growth.

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Tilabras

Tilabras
The natural way of Tilapia farming

AION

AION
Protecting the ocean from plastic

Syaqua

Syaqua
Revolutionising shrimp genetics and alternative feeds to save our wild fish stocks

“This investment will enable Ocean 14 Capital to deliver the innovation needed to meet our climate and sustainability goals. The sustainable blue economy is now a key focus for us and this is a rallying cry for start-up and scale-up marine innovators globally to come forward and help avert the crisis in our oceans and return them to a healthy thriving state.”

Jean Castellini Minister of Finance and Economy of Monaco

“There has never been a more important time to invest in the oceans as a critical way to protect our planet and combat climate change. I am excited to back Ocean 14 Capital and their vision to make a significant positive impact in the blue economy.”

Niklas Zennström

“Builders Vision Fund is excited to be part of Ocean Capital Fund I’s first close. Builders is committed to developing the ecosystem of businesses focused on ocean health and sustainability. We believe the team at Ocean14 Capital have the drive and commitment to lead this impact-focused growth fund for oceans to meaningful market investments that can improve the health of our oceans.”

Peter Bryant Senior Program Officer, Builders Initiative

“Impact investments are an important part of Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker’s investment strategy and with the investment in Ocean 14 Capital Fund I we will total ten impact investments. Our interest in Ocean 14 Capital stems from the importance we see in ensuring sustainable business practices in the ocean to foster future prosperity for this vital part of our ecosystem alongside the unique capabilities we have identified within the team. For this reason, we are delighted to become a cornerstone investor in this exciting venture.”

Claus Gregersen Chief Executive Officer, Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker

“In line with SDG14, our key objective through the Flourishing Ocean’s initiative is to return our ocean to a healthy thriving state. To facilitate this, we are committed to ending overfishing; ending the dumping of plastic, heat and CO2 in our ocean; supporting the sustainable use of ocean resources; conserving key habitats; and facilitating world class research. This is why we are supporting a new venture where the Ocean 14 Capital Fund will invest in projects aligned to our objectives.”

Dr. Tony Worby Chief Executive Officer, Minderoo Foundation’s Flourishing Ocean