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Ocean Exchange

Ocean Exchange

Fort Lauderdale, Floridaoceanexchange.org

Overview

Ocean Exchange is a non-profit organization that accelerates the adoption of innovative solutions for healthy oceans and the sustainable blue economy through an awards program that provides non-dilutive grants to startups.

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

28

Investments

Ocean Exchange investments
CompanyDateStageLead
OctaPulse TechnologiesNov 2025GrantCo-investor
Cecilia MaterialsOct 2025GrantCo-investor
Oyster HeavenNov 2024GrantCo-investor
CarbonBridge Inc.Nov 2024GrantCo-investor
Swiss Ocean TechOct 2023GrantCo-investor

Key People

Cathy J. Sakas

Co-Founder

Millicent Pitts

Chief Executive Officer Executive Director

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HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, Florida
Year Founded2011

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