What Ocean Ecostructures does

Ocean Ecostructures is a Barcelona-based blue-tech company founded in 2021 that develops the Bio Boosting System, an integrated marine biodiversity regeneration platform for port, marina, and offshore energy infrastructure. The core product is the Life Boosting Unit (LBU), a biomimetic reef structure coated with calcium carbonate and a proprietary microfauna attraction system called Life Boosting Mix, topped with a Lifeskin natural substrate designed to generate a nursery effect for fish and crustaceans. Biodiversity evolution is monitored by underwater drones feeding imagery through proprietary computer-vision algorithms, with results delivered to clients through the iOceans reporting platform and a mobile app that geolocates each unit and produces ESG-grade impact reports.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise and government field sales to Spanish port authorities (Barcelona, Tarragona, Bilbao, Algeciras, Las Palmas, Balears), recreational marinas, and offshore energy operators (Repsol, Saitec, Elia, Red Elèctrica). Revenue is a mix of one-time LBU installation contracts and recurring monitoring/subscription fees via iOceans, supplemented by ESG compliance advisory (CSRD, EMAS, ISO, Blue Flag) and green-financing support. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; the typical workflow is enterprise consultative selling through a "Request a Proposal" CTA on the website. The company has expanded from a domestic Spanish footprint to international offshore wind projects in the North Sea and on the Princess Elisabeth energy island.

Ocean Ecostructures has raised a €1.6 million seed round (November 2023, led by Ship2B Ventures, Inclimo Climate Tech, BStartup), a €500,000 grant from Avançsa (June 2024), and a €3 million Series A (June 2025, led by Seven Seas Capital), plus multiple EU-funded R&D grants via CINEA. It holds four registered trademarks (Bio Boosting System, Life Boosting Units, Life Boosting Mix, Lifeskin) and runs an expanding R&D portfolio including the OASIS, NEXTFLOAT, EFFECTIVE, ECOFOSS, and SEASLAG projects, the last of which explores 3D-printed sustainable substrates from steel and agri-food industry by-products. Deployment scale reached 205+ LBUs across 30+ ports and marinas by late 2024, with a stated goal of revitalizing 20,000 marine infrastructure units by 2030.

Name

Ocean Ecostructures

Legal name

OCEAN ECOSTRUCTURES SL

Website

https://oceanecostructures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Ecostructures is a Barcelona-based blue-tech company that installs biomimetic reef structures (Life Boosting Units) on port, marina, and offshore energy infrastructure to regenerate marine biodiversity, monitoring results through AI-analyzed drone imagery and an iOceans reporting platform sold to port authorities and energy operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Biodiversity Regeneration Services

akta.pro primary industry

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI)

Keywords

• Marine biodiversity regeneration
• Biomimetic reef structures
• Underwater AI monitoring
• Port sustainability solutions
• Offshore wind biodiversity

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. LBU Installation and Marine Regeneration Services: Ocean Ecostructures installs Life Boosting Units (LBU) on marine infrastructures (ports, marinas, offshore platforms) to regenerate biodiversity. Revenue is generated through project-based installation contracts with port authorities and commercial port operators. The company also provides ongoing monitoring and impact reporting services as part of the installation, contributing to recurring engagement.
2. Monitoring and Reporting Services (iOceans): Ongoing biodiversity monitoring and reporting services delivered through the iOceans platform and app, providing clients with environmental impact data, species identification, CO2 capture metrics, and ESG compliance documentation. Likely structured as recurring service contracts.
3. ESG Compliance and Sustainability Consulting: The company provides services helping clients achieve certifications such as CSRD, ESG, EMAS, ISO, and Blue Flag, and supports green financing applications, potentially generating professional services revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ocean Ecostructures designs, manufactures, and operates the Bio Boosting System, an integrated marine biodiversity regeneration solution combining biomimetic Life Boosting Units (LBU) coated with proprietary Life Boosting Mix and Lifeskin substrate, AI-powered underwater drone monitoring with proprietary computer vision algorithms, and the iOceans digital reporting platform. The system is installed on maritime infrastructures (port walls, marina pontoons, offshore wind platforms, subsea cables) to multiply marine biodiversity up to six times within six months and deliver ESG, CSRD, EMAS, ISO, and Blue Flag certification support.

Product overview

Ocean Ecostructures offers a unified Bio Boosting System technology that combines Life Boosting Units (LBU) as the core product for marine biodiversity regeneration with supporting platform modules including the iOceans reporting platform and mobile application. The system uses AI-driven monitoring through underwater drones and proprietary algorithms to track biodiversity evolution, with results delivered through the iOceans platform for automated reporting and the mobile app for real-time geolocated data visualization. The technology transforms maritime infrastructures into 'blue oases' that multiply biodiversity up to six times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bio Boosting System Integrated marine biodiversity regeneration system combining biomimetic Life Boosting Units, AI-powered underwater drone monitoring with proprietary computer vision algorithms, and the iOceans reporting platform. Sold to port authorities, marina operators, and offshore renewable energy companies to transform degraded maritime infrastructure into biodiversity-rich blue oases with measurable environmental impact.
• iOceans Reporting Platform Digital monitoring and reporting platform providing clients with historical and future trend reports, result clustering, geolocated LBU visualization, and Annual Impact Reports. Delivers AI-verified biodiversity and CO2 capture metrics to support ESG, CSRD, EMAS, ISO, and Blue Flag certification compliance for port authorities, marinas, and offshore energy operators.
• Marine Regeneration Installation Services Project-based installation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring service for Life Boosting Units at commercial port infrastructure, marina pontoons and breakwaters, offshore wind platforms, and subsea cable sites. Includes site assessment, custom proposal, fixation system installation that does not interfere with port operations, biodiversity monitoring, and recurring environmental impact reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodiversity multiplication up to 6x compared to standard concrete walls within 6 months of LBU installation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GPA SEABOTScoreTechnology or Integration · 26 September 2023Technology integration partner for the OASIS project. Provided underwater robotics control and monitoring as part of the multi-technological solution deployed at Puerto de Palma. SEABOTS contributed robotic subsea systems for data collection and inspection.
• Autoridad Portuaria de BalearscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2023Port authority partner for the OASIS project installation at Puerto de Palma de Mallorca. Provided access to port infrastructure for LBU deployment and collaborates on biodiversity regeneration within the port's operational environment.
• CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific collaboration partner at the Seareg Lab in Marina Palamós, the first laboratory located in a port dedicated to scientific research for marine ecosystem regeneration and environmental awareness. CSIC provides scientific expertise and institutional credibility.
• NAVANTIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the ECOFOSS project alongside SENER, focused on designing a zero-emission high-voltage floating offshore substation for wind energy. Ocean Ecostructures contributes marine regeneration solutions to the project.
• SENERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner in the ECOFOSS project (May 2023 – June 2025), working with NAVANTIA on floating offshore wind infrastructure. Ocean Ecostructures integrates biodiversity regeneration into the substation design.
• Marina PalamóscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner hosting the Seareg Lab, the first port-based marine research laboratory managed by Ocean Ecostructures. Marina Palamós funds the facility and collaborates with scientific institutions including CSIC for ecosystem regeneration research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECOncrete Tech: Israeli cleantech company producing biomimetic, bio-enhancing concrete solutions for marine infrastructure — seawalls, piers, and ports. Closest direct competitor to Ocean Ecostructures' Life Boosting Units because both deploy ecological structures designed to attract marine life on grey coastal infrastructure.
• Reef Design Lab: Australia-based designer of modular artificial reefs and biomimetic marine structures for biodiversity restoration and coastal protection. Comparable as a peer design firm selling reef-structure installations to ports, councils, and offshore developers.
• Living Seawalls: Singapore/Australia joint venture deploying biomimetic habitat panels on seawalls and port infrastructure to restore marine biodiversity. Highly comparable as a peer-organization focused on retrofitting grey coastal infrastructure with ecological enhancement modules.
• Seaboost (Egis group): French marine ecological engineering consultancy that designs and implements marine biodiversity restoration projects for ports, offshore wind, and coastal developers. Direct competitor in marine regeneration services for the European port and offshore wind market.

Emerging players

• Coral Vita: Bahamas-based coral reef restoration company using accelerated coral growth in land-based facilities to replant damaged reefs. Comparable mission (marine biodiversity restoration via active intervention) and similar commercialization path via ESG premiums, though focused on coral rather than port infrastructure.
• NatureMetrics: UK-based biodiversity monitoring and analytics company using eDNA and AI for enterprise ESG/biodiversity reporting. Comparable technology stack to Ocean Ecostructures' iOceans platform in delivering verifiable biodiversity metrics for corporate and government customers.

Broad incumbents

• REV Ocean: Norwegian non-profit foundation operating a large research vessel and funding ocean restoration, marine biodiversity, and blue-economy initiatives globally. A broader incumbent operating across the marine biodiversity space with much larger scale and access to corporate and government funders.
• Sylvera: UK-headquartered nature-based carbon credit rating and analytics platform serving corporate ESG buyers. Comparable in monetizing verified nature-positive outcomes (CO2 sequestration and biodiversity uplift) at industrial scale — a market Ocean Ecostructures may access through its biomass-sequestration data.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability consulting firm with marine and port practice advising on biodiversity, ESG compliance, and environmental permitting. A much broader incumbent that competes for the same consulting-led ESG/biodiversity budgets with port authorities and offshore developers.

Others

• Plastic Odyssey: French marine restoration non-profit addressing ocean plastic pollution with onboard recycling technology aboard an expedition vessel. Comparable blue-economy visibility and grant-funded operating model, though focused on plastic cleanup rather than habitat regeneration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors7 records

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M&A

Investments

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