Aqua-Spark Africa Fund
◆ Fund Size
$48M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Netherlands
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◆ Investment Thesis
The fund’s thesis is that sustainable aquaculture in sub-Saharan Africa needs patient, commercially oriented capital to build critical infrastructure and vertically integrated farming ecosystems that can close the financing gap in a high-potential but underfunded sector. Aqua-Spark targets investments across the full value chain, including farming hubs, feed, genetics, technology, and distribution, with the goal of creating scalable, regionally relevant aquaculture platforms that can generate attractive returns while improving food security and sustainability.
◆ About Aqua-Spark
Aqua-Spark Africa Fund is an open-ended vehicle focused on building sustainable aquaculture across sub-Saharan Africa, investing in companies, infrastructure, and innovations across the aquaculture value chain. Its approach emphasizes long-term capital for farm hubs, feed, genetics, technology, and distribution to help scale affordable, nutritious protein production and catalyze local industry formation.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Novogratz | — | Senior | |
| Glenn Flanders | — | Senior | |
| John Vogel | — | Senior | |
| Leon van Schaik | — | Senior | |
| Maria Velkova | — | Senior | |
| Mike Velings | — | Senior | |
| Alexander Belderok | — | Board Member | |
| Andrea Stellini | — | Mid-level | |
| Arnold Mwangi | — | Mid-level | |
| Ben Gimson | Lead, Aqua-Spark Africa Fund | Mid-level | |
| Bente Jonker | — | Mid-level | |
| Boris van Troost | — | Mid-level | |
| Chen Zhu | — | Board Member | |
| Frank van Roest | — | Board Member | |
| Harpreet Kaur | — | Mid-level | |
| Jan Slootweg | — | Board Member | |
| Kimberly Hardjodikromo | — | Mid-level | |
| Marica Costa | — | Mid-level | |
| Michiel Krauss | — | Mid-level | |
| Milad Feroegh | — | Mid-level | |
| Sergejs Iljasenko | — | Mid-level |
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◆ FAQ
What does Aqua-Spark Africa Fund invest in?
Aqua-Spark Africa Fund invests in Agtech, Foodtech and Maritime Tech at the growth and seed stages.
Which geographies does Aqua-Spark Africa Fund focus on?
Aqua-Spark Africa Fund focuses on Africa, and is headquartered in Netherlands.
What is Aqua-Spark Africa Fund's typical check size?
Aqua-Spark Africa Fund typically writes checks of $0.3M to $5M.