PRESS RELEASE
LONDON — March 5, 2026
Afloat and Dealroom.co Partner to Unlock a $10.1 Trillion Nature-Positive Economy
Strategic data alliance aims to accelerate investment in the Ocean & Nature Tech sector.
PRESS RELEASE
The global transition toward a nature-positive economy — powered by technology — could generate up to $10.1 trillion in annual business value by 2050, positioning nature as one of the most significant economic frontiers of the coming decades.
Yet despite growing momentum, the Ocean & Nature Economy remains undercapitalized. In 2024, less than 10% of total cleantech investment flowed into the sector, highlighting a major disconnect between opportunity and capital allocation.
To help close this gap, Afloat announces a strategic partnership with Dealroom.co, a leading global provider of startup and ecosystem intelligence. Together, they aim to equip investors with the robust data and market visibility needed to scale investments into ocean and nature-tech solutions.
"We're excited to partner with Afloat to bring greater transparency and data-driven intelligence to the ocean and nature-tech investment space. At Dealroom, we believe that credible data is the foundation for confident capital allocation - and this partnership is about ensuring investors have the visibility they need to back the solutions that matter most."
– Matthieu Demolin, COO at Dealroom.
“For too long impact investment has defined sustainability through the myopic lens of carbon emissions, Afloat aims to broaden this definition. With Dealroom as a strategic partner we have access to best-in-class data to realise these aims and further define Nature Tech. Together we will utilize our powerful networks to amplify emerging technologies through robust research and innovative communication strategies.”
– Holly Stower, Co-Founder & COO of Afloat.
Nature Tech: A Rapidly Expanding Market
The nature tech market — which supports, measures, and scales nature-based solutions — is entering a phase of accelerated growth. Demand for biodiversity credits alone is projected to reach $180 billion annually by 2050, reflecting a structural shift in how markets value ecosystem services. Meanwhile, the overall market for voluntary carbon offsets, which relies heavily on nature tech for monitoring and verification, is expected to grow from around $2 billion in 2022 to $250 billion by 2050.
Investor appetite is rising. Funding in nature tech startups increased by 51%, from $581 million in H2 2023 to $878 million in H1 2024. However, capital deployment still falls short of what is required to drive systemic transformation according to Dealroom.
Afloat’s mission is clear: attract more investors into the sector, facilitate high-quality ocean and nature-tech investments, and de-risk deal-making.
Data as the Catalyst for Capital
Afloat’s partnership with Dealroom marks a decisive step toward strengthening the sector’s investment case.
Institutional capital requires transparency, comparability, and credible performance metrics. By leveraging Dealroom’s advanced analytics, ecosystem mapping, and deal-flow tracking capabilities, Afloat delivers actionable intelligence on market trends, company performance, funding gaps, and emerging growth clusters.
Robust, data-driven insights reduce uncertainty, improve capital allocation, and build investor confidence in what is still perceived as an emerging asset class. In a market poised for expansion, credible data is not optional — it is foundational.
From Extractive to Regenerative Growth
Afloat operates on the belief that nature and technology are symbiotic forces capable of reshaping economic systems. Innovation now enables the transition from extractive models to regenerative business strategies that restore ecosystems while generating financial returns.
Developing a sustainable and innovative bioeconomy is not only critical to preserving ecosystem services — it represents one of the largest untapped investment opportunities of our time.
Planetary health and the future of finance are inseparable. Investors who position themselves early in nature-positive markets stand to benefit from structural growth trends already underway.
A Global Investor Network
Afloat is building a curated global community of investors committed to nature-positive strategies. By combining expertise, capital, and strategic collaboration, the network aims to catalyze a paradigm shift in how growth is defined and financed.
Through market intelligence, curated fundraising opportunities, and high-level convenings, Afloat bridges science, economics, and ecology — helping investors quantify value beyond GDP and channel capital toward scalable regenerative solutions.
Particular attention is given to emerging markets and the Global South, where the bioeconomy is already thriving and commercially viable opportunities are rapidly expanding.
Closing the Capital Gap
The $10.1 trillion nature-positive opportunity will not materialize without coordinated financial action. Scaling the Ocean & Nature Economy requires credible data, aligned incentives, and collaborative capital deployment.
With its strategic partnership with Dealroom and its growing global investor network, Afloat is positioning itself at the intersection of market intelligence and regenerative finance — ensuring capital flows toward solutions that restore ecosystems while delivering competitive returns.
The future of growth is regenerative. The time to invest is now.
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