Aqua-Spark
UnverifiedAqua-Spark is an Utrecht-based impact investment manager founded in 2013 by Mike Velings and Amy Novogratz, running the open-ended Aqua-Spark cooperative fund (~$450 million, 300+ investors from 25+ countries) that invests in sustainable aquaculture companies worldwide. Led by CEO Mike Velings with Maria Velkova (CPO) and Leon van Schaik (CFRO); 21 active portfolio companies and three exits.
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Total Funds (On Fundscouter)
1
AUM
€410M
Team Size
20
Founded
2013
Company Information
Investment Focus Details
Sustainable aquaculture (feed, health, technology, waste valorisation, alternative production)
About Aqua-Spark
Utrecht’s Aquaculture Specialist
Aqua-Spark is an Utrecht-based impact investment manager founded in 2013 by Mike Velings and Amy Novogratz to build a global portfolio of sustainable aquaculture companies. It runs the open-ended Aqua-Spark cooperative fund — around $450 million from over 300 investors in more than 25 countries — under chief executive Mike Velings, with Maria Velkova as chief portfolio officer and Leon van Schaik as chief finance and risk officer, and takes board seats in most of its 21 portfolio companies.
Key Figures
Assets Under Management
~$450M
Aqua-Spark cooperative fund
Investors
300+
25+ countries
Founded
2013
Utrecht, Netherlands
Portfolio
21
Active companies, 6 themes
Exits
3
Including Lake Harvest (2024)
Funds on Fundscouter
1
Aqua-Spark Global Fund
Leadership
Mike Velings
Co-Founder & CEO
Maria Velkova
Chief Portfolio Officer
Leon van Schaik
Chief Finance & Risk Officer
History
Founded
Mike Velings and Amy Novogratz set up Aqua-Spark in Utrecht as an open-ended aquaculture fund.
First investments
Early stakes include Protix and Calysta.
eFishery unicorn
Portfolio company eFishery reaches a $1bn+ valuation.
eFishery collapse
Accounting fraud uncovered at eFishery; the company is wound down.
~$450M, 21 companies
Fund continues with 300+ investors and three exits completed.
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