Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Our investment philosophy is centred around the surge of data in the modern world, which we believe holds the potential to revolutionise industries and create new opportunities.

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Thematic investment strategy

We have identified three core investment themes which can capitalise on this surge of data, each led by an individual General Partner who is closely supported by the wider investment team. We seek to lead early-stage investment rounds in start-ups which meet our investment criteria, and typically write €2-6m initial tickets.

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Creating long-term value

As “company builders”, we are an active hands-on and value-add partner. We seek to provide strong and ongoing strategic support to our portfolio companies, and access to our international network of corporates, investors, and capital markets institutions.

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Commitment to ESG

We are proud to be recognised as a first-mover within the ecosystem with our commitment to ESG, and we continue to contribute to ESG with key initiatives, including publishing our publicly available ESG starter pack.

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Our mission

Scaling technical, data-driven startups from Europe to global category leadership

AI & Data Infrastructure Theme

AI/ML • Quantum • Databases • Cloud • Edge • Data Stack • Cybersecurity

We are passionate about game-changing data infrastructure technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, AIOps and API infrastructures, that enable enterprises to solve new, complex, and real world problems.

Our investments aim to provide these solutions at reasonable costs via flexible and streamlined solutions that are user-friendly and effortless to integrate.

Portfolio companies

Future of Software Development Theme

DevOps • APIs • Developer Productivity • Low/No Code • Open Source

We support category-defining products that empower software engineers to transform enterprises into software-first businesses.

Our focus is on horizontal software solutions that excel at solving targeted problems better than any other available solution. We invest in teams that are developing building blocks for platforms, with a special emphasis on enterprise clients.

These building blocks include next-generation cybersecurity, compute-ready versions of the physical web, and scalable solutions for deploying robotics and autonomous systems.

Portfolio companies

Enterprise Automation Theme

RPA • Orchestration • Process Mining • Function and Vertical Specific Automation

OpenOcean invests in next generation disruptive enterprise automation software, which enable increased enterprise efficiencies that are core for their long-term survival. Our focus is on intuitive and low-friction vertical or functional solutions that promote enterprise efficiency by streamlining operations and automating operations.

Portfolio companies

ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance principles

We are committed to a future where businesses prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. We believe startups that embrace ESG practices will shape a more sustainable future and reap numerous benefits. From attracting and retaining employees, to making better business decisions, using resources more efficiently to securing future financing, and reducing legal risks, the advantages of ESG are evident.

View our ESG starter pack

Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Thematic investment strategy

Creating long-term value

Commitment to ESG

Our mission

AI & Data Infrastructure Theme

Future of Software Development Theme

Enterprise Automation Theme

ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance principles

OpenOcean's thesis in short

We are experienced technical investors driven by data

We are entrepreneurs and engineers at heart investing in our fields of expertise

We believe in the power of data to build a wiser world