Go Capital is a French venture capital firm established in 2003 that has become one of the most influential investors in deep-tech and sustainable industries across Western France. The firm launched its Impact Océan Capital fund in January 2023, an Article 9 SFDR–aligned investment vehicle designed to address urgent maritime challenges such as decarbonization, ocean preservation, and digital transformation. Maritime transport, responsible for carrying nearly 90 percent of global trade, is under increasing pressure to reduce emissions, improve safety, and adopt cleaner operational models. Impact Océan Capital was created to respond to these needs by financing technology companies capable of transforming fleet operations, energy systems, ship propulsion, and port-side efficiency. The fund, developed under the leadership of experienced investment professionals including Managing Partner Jérôme Gueret and Investment Director Frédéric Le Guillou, represents Go Capital’s long-term commitment to strengthening innovation in the blue economy.

Go Capital now manages more than €400 million in total across its investment vehicles, enabling more than 130 companies to grow and scale their technologies. Among these investments, several portfolio companies are directly advancing maritime economy :

• Lactips – A company producing a 100% bio-sourced, plastic-free, biodegradable polymer that serves as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics, addressing ecological challenges including marine pollution. 
• Biocenor – Developer of the AquaREAL platform, providing predictive water-quality algorithms to forecast and manage key environmental parameters (e.g., dissolved oxygen) that support sustainable aquaculture and healthier aquatic ecosystems. 
• GENEVOS – Specialist in hydrogen and fuel-cell power system integration for the maritime sector, offering modular marine fuel cell solutions to decarbonize vessel propulsion and enable zero-emission marine transport. 
• Grain de Sail – A pioneering company combining organic food production with sail-powered, decarbonized maritime transport, blending sustainable supply chains with low-emission shipping practices. 
• IADYS – Innovator in robotics and artificial intelligence for environmental monitoring and pollution control, including systems that help preserve water quality and manage pollution — solutions applicable in marine and industrial environments. 
• ABYSS INGREDIENTS – Producer of natural marine-derived ingredients for the biotech, nutrition, and well-being markets, sourcing sustainably from marine bioresources. 
• OSMOSUN – Company specializing in solar-powered desalination and water treatment technologies that convert seawater or brackish water into potable water using renewable energy, promoting sustainable water access without CO₂ emissions.

Go Capital’s combination of financial support, technical insight, and ecosystem partnerships positions the firm as a central player in Europe’s sustainable maritime transition. These companies illustrate Go Capital’s marine economy investment strategy focused on sustainability, decarbonization, ecosystem protection, and innovative marine technologies that support the transition toward a more resilient and environmentally responsible blue economy.

Final Thought

Go Capital’s strategy highlights its view that the future of the maritime sector depends not only on financial capital, but on long-term commitment to technologies that protect and regenerate the ocean economy. By backing innovators in clean propulsion, renewable water systems, marine-safe materials, aquaculture intelligence, and ocean-derived biotechnologies, the firm is helping reshape how maritime industries operate from ports and vessels to supply chains and coastal communities. As global trade and climate pressures intensify, Go Capital’s Impact Océan Capital fund demonstrates how mission-driven investment can accelerate sustainable transformation while building competitive, world-class companies at the heart of Europe’s blue economy.

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BuyCo. (2023). BuyCo welcomes Go Capital and Sud Mer Invest as new shareholders. Retrieved from https://buyco.co/blog/press-release/buyco-gocapital/

Genevos. (2024). Genevos completes €2.5M seed funding to accelerate commercial roll-out. Retrieved from https://www.genevos.com/news/genevos-completes-eu2-5m-seed-fund-raise-to-accelerate-commercial-roll-out

Go Capital. (2023). Impact Océan Capital – Launch Announcement. Retrieved from https://www.gocapital.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-26-01_CP_Lancement_Impact_Ocean_Capital.pdf

Go Capital. (2025). Go Capital – Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.gocapital.fr/

Grain de Sail. (2025). Capital increase successfully completed with French investors. Retrieved from https://www.gocapital.fr/grain-de-sail-boucle-une-augmentation-de-capital-avec-un-collectif-dinvestisseurs-bretons-et-francais/