Our Approach

The ocean is facing unprecedented threats—from climate change and overfishing to plastic pollution and biodiversity loss—putting both marine ecosystems and human life at risk. As a critical life-support system, the ocean regulates our climate, produces over half the oxygen we breathe, and sustains billions of people through food, livelihoods, and cultural identity. Yet, despite its vital role, solving ocean challenges remains dramatically underfunded.

At Tidal Impact Fund, we invest in visionary startups developing scalable, science-backed approaches that can restore ocean health and build a more resilient blue planet. By channeling catalytic capital into these early-stage solutions, we aim to accelerate impact and unlock long-term value for people and the planet. We believe ocean-focused entrepreneurs are one of the most powerful and underutilized forces for driving meaningful environmental change.

  • Climate Change

    Warming waters, sea-level rise, and acidification threaten marine life and coastal communities.

    Support solutions to reduce ocean warming and capture carbon, protecting coastlines and communities.

  • Habitat Loss

    Vital ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds are disappearing rapidly.

    Build technologies that enable restoration and monitoring of vital marine ecosystems.

  • Pollution

    Plastic, chemicals, and other forms of waste are choking marine ecosystems and food chains.

    Back breakthrough methods to clean up marine pollution and create circular economies around waste.

  • Biodiversity Loss

    Marine species are vanishing at alarming rates, destabilizing marine ecosystems.

    Scale technologies that enable regeneration projects to protect marine life and strengthen ecosystem resilience.

  • Overfishing

    Overexploitation of fisheries threatens delicate ocean health and global food security.

    Catalyze innovations in sustainable fishing and aquaculture to protect food systems and ocean health.

  • Invasive Species

    Non-native species are altering food webs, damaging economies, and displacing native life.

    Create detection and control technologies that preserve native ecosystems and reduce economic harm.