Michael Rosen

Chief Investment Officer at Ocean Born Impact

Chief Investment Officer
2024 - Current
Ocean Born Impact is the impact investment arm of the Ocean Born Foundation, which was launched in 2020 and is focused on reducing climate change and planetary health across four business lines, with more than 20 investments or donations made to date, and with more than 40 employees. The Foundation’s existing investments include CHOOOSE (carbon emission measurement and mitigation platform for major corporates and individuals), Naked Energy (solar thermal energy), and bound4blue (mechanical sails reducing maritime emissions). The Ocean Born Foundation is one of the nominators for The Earthshot Prize. Ocean Born Impact is Foundation-Owned, Science-Led, Impact-Driven and Returns-Focused, and offers its operational and technological expertise, effective advocacy, a strong and broad network, and a leading impact measurement framework to the growing ecosystem of companies and individuals also seeking to protect what they love.
Managing Director
2023 - 2024
Senior Advisor
2021 - 2023

Venture Partner
2021
Mustard Seed MAZE (MSM) is an early-stage generalist impact fund that invests in fast-growing European ventures, with global lock-step potential where impact and financial returns are mutually reinforcing. As a Venture Partner, I bring new investment opportunities aligned with the fund's impact investment mandate and support the growth of our portfolio companies.

COO
2021 - 2023
SPEAR Investments I is a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by STJ Advisors and AZ Capital, and supported by a team of 19 professionals across its core team, board and advisory group. SPEAR Investments I brings equity capital market, M&A, technology, multi-sector and public company expertise to potential target companies. SPEAR Investments I listed on Euronext Amsterdam in November 2021.