Ofek Liepaz photographs the ocean. He also works to protect it.
As a Venture Capital Scout at Katapult Ocean, the world's most active ocean impact investor, he focuses on blue economy ecosystem mapping and entrepreneurship support across Africa. He has screened hundreds of early-stage ventures and interviewed over 200 founders continent-wide.
Published in February 2026 in partnership with Briter Intelligence, this report maps 100 early-stage ventures building across Africa's blue economy. Ofek conducted all founder interviews and screening behind the company profiles, with his underwater photography featured throughout.
