Reverse Investor Panel // Turning the Tables: What Do Investors Really Want?

28 May 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage

Hear insights on what truly attracts capital in today’s blue food markets and how funding strategies are evolving for aquaculture and fisheries. What proof points matter most - replicable capacity, standardized operations, and offtake agreements - and how do investors assess scalability, sustainability, and long-term value beyond the hype?

Chairperson
Steve Tucker
Steve Tucker, CEO - AQUABYTE, NORWAY
Speakers
Soledad Jirón Hernandez
Soledad Jirón Hernandez, Senior Investment Officer - FMO, NETHERLANDS
Axel de Mégille
Axel de Mégille, Director, Head of Stolt Ventures - STOLT, NETHERLANDS
Beth Harrap
Beth Harrap, Investment Partner - OCEAN14 CAPITAL, UK
Vicky Grinnell-Wright
Vicky Grinnell-Wright, Director, Food Tech - LLOYDS BANKING GROUP, UK