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Blue Ocean Gear
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Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity. The company serves fishing fleets in North America, Western Europe, and ANZAC regions.
Investors · 10
How we know: Brighter Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2023 | $648.9K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2022 | $149.5K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2021 | $399.6K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2020 | $102K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Blue Ocean Gear do?
- Blue Ocean Gear manufactures smart buoys and software for commercial fishing operations, enabling real-time tracking and monitoring of fishing gear via satellite and radio connectivity. The company serves fishing fleets in North America, Western Europe, and ANZAC regions.
- Who are Blue Ocean Gear's investors?
- Blue Ocean Gear's investors include Brighter Capital, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), E8 Angels, Good Growth Capital, Launch Alaska Investment Fund, Signia Venture Partners, Boost VC, Conservation International Ventures and 2 more.