EDUCATION

A Journey of Awareness and Action
for the Ocean

In our Education area, we aim to be an active part of the journey towards greater understanding and action in the face of the climate crisis — placing the ocean at the heart of the conversation. This is a space for collaboration, constant growth, and shared purpose, where we design programmes that inspire, empower, and connect the next generation with the future of our planet.

We believe education is where the future begins. And on this path, the ocean is both our starting point and our shared destination. Restoring and protecting it is not just a cause — it’s a collective responsibility, and every student has the power to make a difference.

A school programme that empowers students to understand the ocean’s vital role and take action for its protection and restoration.

University capstones and hackathons where students turn knowledge into real solutions for the ocean and climate.

A platform where young people share their ideas and take action for the ocean — turning awareness into real impact.

MICHAEL ROSEN

Michael Rosen has experience at a partner and co-founder level in private equity and venture capital funds. He has evaluated, executed and managed investments across many sectors and stages, raised capital, managed teams and worked closely with portfolio companies. He was the COO of a listed investment vehicle, and most recently the CIO of Ocean Born Impact where he oversaw investment strategies focused on companies that positively impact planetary health, emphasizing areas such as the energy transition, clean transportation, sustainable production, and enabling technologies.

 

Earlier in his career, Michael served as a Partner at Pamplona Capital Management, where he was responsible for identifying and managing investment opportunities across various sectors. His career began as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Merrill Lynch in London.

 

Michael continues to make and support impactful investments that combine environmental sustainability with technological innovation, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and investment management. His investments include impact-focused businesses such as Olio (food waste), Skin Analytics (Al for skin cancer detection), Bramble Energy (hydrogen fuel cells), and CHOOOSE (carbon-offsetting and mitigation).

 

Michael graduated from Oxford University in 2001 with a first class degree in PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), and in 2024 he published his first novel, The Consciousness Company, about a start-up company.

 

Michael is currently a venture partner for the impact fund, Mustard Seed Maze, and is happy to talk about private equity, venture capital and impact investing.