71% of the Earth’s surface.
100% of our investments.
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While we look for the most exciting water related technologies, everything we do is about people. We invest in teams that are the best at what they do, who are solving an issue that has environmental as well as financial rewards. In return, we give more than just capital. We offer brains, passion and active ownership.
We ourselves are waterpioneers.
Every single day.
Creating a more sustainable way of life is at the top of our agenda.
As well as the profit potential of each business we invest in, we also evaluate their social and ecological impact.
We are a proud member of Norsif, an association committed to responsible and sustainable developments, and have added our signature to the Principles for Responsible Investment in commitment to acting on human rights.
Guided by the United Nation's sustainable development goals, we ensure our portfolio companies are working towards at least one of the following.
LIFE
BELOW WATER
CLEAN WATER
AND SANITATION
CLIMATE
ACTION
DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
CLIMATE
ACTION
DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
LIFE
BELOW WATER
Investment Criteria
While we look for the most exciting advanced water technology, everything we do is about people. We invest in teams that are the best at what they do, who are solving an issue that has environmental as well as financial rewards. In return, we give more than just capital. We offer brains, passion and active ownership.
Exellent team
We look for exceptional founders who are best experienced to solve the challenge their business addresses and make a positive impact on the world. Each team needs to be capable of building a unicorn.
Blue shift
We look for companies helping to fight climate change and resource scarcity via the ocean and waters.
Scalable
We look to invest in companies with disruptive business models that have the potential to go global.
Mega-trends
We require that each of our investments addresses at least two global mega-trends.
Nordic
For us, Nordic relates more to values than geography. It’s about democracy, social welfare and equality. It’s about simplicity, design and innovation.
Exellent team
We look for exceptional founders who are best experienced to solve the challenge their business addresses and make a positive impact on the world. Each team needs to be capable of building a unicorn.
To ensure the value of water remains endless, we need smart ideas, impact technology and real, sustainable solutions. Meet the driven, experienced entrepreneurs we’re backing to address the biggest ocean megatrends with high technology. Below are a selection of the game-changing companies we are working with.
Our team and board offer decades of experience in finance, asset and risk management, long term investments, entrepreneurship, seafood, tech, strategic marketing, branding and other nautical industries. We have created a vast, interconnected network of innovators and investors in ocean related technologies.
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Oxidane Venture is located in the sustainability house in the CBD of Kristiansand. Our home dates back to 1639, and has a rich heritage within the maritime sector and global trade. The house has newly been restored. Oxidane Venture is also present in Copenhagen and London.
