Ocean Detox Group

Accelerating Ocean Detoxification through Innovation Discovery,
Opportunity Creation andCapital De-risking

Driving Cleaner Oceans through Innovation & Investment

We connect investors, financial institutions and start-ups to drive transformative solutions for cleaner oceans, sustainable marine ecosystems and a thriving blue economy.

We foster meaningful collaborations by connecting visionary investors & conscientious capital with ground-breaking start-ups, then by de-risking the process, we aim to help restore ocean health and combatting pollution.

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Our Offerings

Ocean Detox Group is an innovation-driven initiative dedicated to reducing marine pollution, promoting ocean regeneration and enabling sustainable investment opportunities in the blue economy.

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Identify & Vet Ocean Start-Ups

Finding high-impact solutions in waste reduction, marine sustainability and decarbonisation, to meet, collaborate & engage with capital partners & investors

Investment Matching Platform

Bespoke platform pairing investors with startups. provide a tailored scouting & roadshow of investment opportunities pre-screened to individual investor needs

De-Risk & Strategy Consulting

Ensuring startups are investment ready for appropriate investment capital. We bring the commercial and procedural tools to enable efficient monitoring, reporting and managing commitments

Host Transformative Events & Initiatives

We bring together industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and sustainability experts to accelerate solutions for ocean detoxification and the blue economy, including hackathons, accelerators and industry collaborations

Deal Orchestration

Bringing structure, commercial experience and access to a full range of capital options from philanthropic through private and institutional sources

The Ocean Detox Impact


Our Vision

A world where sustainable innovations protect marine ecosystems, create economic opportunities and eliminate pollution


Our Approach

Merging investment expertise, innovation discovery and environmental impact to catalyse change.


Our Goal

To drive capital into ocean-positive ventures while ensuring strong financial outcomes

Meet The Founders

Expertise That Drives Impact - Our leadership team brings together deep experience in investment, technology & sustainability to drive meaningful change

Richard Sealy
Richard SealyCo-Founder | Financial Consultant | Sailor

An experienced Managing Consulting Partner, Banking IT Director and business founder with recognised expertise in business-critical transformation delivery, AI enabled automation and strategic sourcing. A passion for the ocean developed from a childhood living aboard a sailboat journeying from Canada to the Caribbean.

Phil Staff
Phil StaffCo-Founder | Marketing Expert | Kitesurfer

Over 30 year’s experience in global branding, marketing & launching start-ups, across diverse sectors including Healthcare, ESG & Charities. I have a deep passion for the sea and ocean biodiversity (love nothing more than diving a reef or kitesurfing), matched only by my strong dislike of plastic-waste

Wayne Phelan
Wayne PhelanCo-Founder | Digital Innovator | Diver

Management Consultant and Digital Agency Innovation Director, with over 35 years of experience delivering high-impact user-centric projects, supported by current and emerging technologies, across all industries. When I am not scuba diving you will find me downhill biking in the French Alps

Why Work With Us?

Exclusive Access to Start-Ups – A rigorously vetted portfolio of ocean innovation projects.

Investor Confidence – De-risked opportunities with strong due diligence.

Global Network & Partnerships – Active in France, Monaco, Portugal, Geneva, Gibraltar, Indonesia and the UK.

Get in Touch

Invest in Ocean Sustainability – Back high-impact de-risked ocean ventures

Join Our Network – Collaborate as a partner, mentor or industry leader

Submit Your Start-Up – Gain funding, expertise and visibility

Ocean Detox Group is a Not-for-Profit Association based in France