Ocean One Ventures

We back the next generation of
Blue Economy infrastructure

Ocean One Ventures invests in software-first startups digitising the €130B+ leisure marine industry — from charter and marina management to fleet intelligence.

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Market Opportunity

A €130B+ market — fragmented, offline, and underserved by technology.

Operators still rely on manual processes, spreadsheets, and legacy tools. No digital infrastructure connects the entire value chain.

€130bn
Current Market

Global Leisure Boating (2024)

€250bn
Projected 2030

Market Growth Forecast

+8%
CAGR

Annual Growth Rate

Investment Thesis

We invest where software replaces friction, unlocks margins, and becomes mission-critical infrastructure.

Stage

Pre-Seed & Seed

Ticket Size

€100K – €500K

Sectors

Charter & Fleet OpsMarina & InfrastructureCrew & Service TechMaritime Data & SaaS

What We Back

  • Asset-light SaaS replacing manual workflows
  • Infrastructure layers connecting the value chain
  • Founder-led teams with deep maritime access
  • Startups with a clear path to €1M ARR

Fund Operations

We operate like a tech company, not a traditional VC.

AI-Powered

We use AI to source, screen, and support deals — reaching more founders faster with less overhead.

Fund OS

Proprietary tooling gives us real-time portfolio intelligence, automated reporting, and data-driven decision-making.

Network-First Dealflow

Access to marinas, fleets, and maritime operators generates proprietary deal flow that no generalist VC can replicate.

The Team

Experienced operators with skin in the game.

Dietlind

Dietlind

VC Expert & Sailor

Dietlind

VC Expert & Sailor

Dietlind brings years of Venture Capital experience and a shared passion for sailing. She focuses on identifying and nurturing high-potential startups aligned with Ocean One's mission.

Steffen

Steffen

Tech Entrepreneur & Sailor

Steffen

Tech Entrepreneur & Sailor

Steffen is a passionate sailor and serial entrepreneur. He combines technical expertise with maritime experience to build the future of the boating industry.

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