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Rypples is an impact investment firm dedicated to catalyzing innovation within the ocean economy and fostering a sustainable blue future. The company functions as a permanent-capital platform, providing strategic capital and long-term partnership to accelerate the development and scaling of ocean-positive solutions. Their approach involves re-inventing how early-stage ventures in this critical sector receive support.
The firm was founded by Frederic Trinel and Jerome Ternynck, both recognized as successful "unicorn founders" and lifelong friends. Established around 2024, their foundational insight stemmed from a shared recognition of the urgent need to address challenges within the ocean ecosystem. They sought to create a new model for investment that would enable a faster, more effective transition to a sustainable blue economy.
Rypples serves ocean innovators and entrepreneurs who are building solutions to benefit marine environments and sustainable practices. The company's core vision is to actively accelerate the global transition to a sustainable blue economy, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable world for future generations. They aim to empower the next wave of businesses dedicated to ocean health.
Rypples has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $22.6M Series A Extension in Flocean in November 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Flocean | $22.6M Series A Extension | — | Ariel Emanuel, Burnt Island Ventures, Freebird Capital, Katapult Ocean, Nysn Climate Investments, Orion, Usha RAO Monari, Snehal Desai |
| Oct 23, 2025 | W•SENSE | $11.6M Pre-Series B | — | Stephan Morais, Vera Veri, CDP Venture Capital, Fincantieri, Runwayfbu, SWEN Blue Ocean |