This new whitepaper by Systemiq, produced in partnership with the Global Seaweed Coalition and Planet Ocean Capital, shows how innovative debt financing could unlock rapid growth in seaweed and bivalve aquaculture – two of Europe’s most promising nature-positive industries.
It explains why these sectors are critical for climate resilience and food security, the barriers slowing their development, and how tailored finance can help scale a regenerative ocean economy. The paper also sets out a practical blueprint for a new generation of financing mechanisms designed specifically for regenerative ocean industries.
Drawing on insights from industry leaders, fund managers, and producers, the whitepaper builds on the 2025 Unlocking the Potential of Europe’s Seaweed and Bivalve Industries report commissioned by the European Investment Bank.
Our analysis highlights the role of blended finance models, centered on flexible, well-structured debt instruments, in unlocking investment for SMEs and start-ups across both sectors.
