our mission
Cleaner oceans start with clean ports, clean energy, and
clean infrastructure.
Mission Statement
Cleanport Ventures is committed to revolutionizing global trade and industrial ecosystems by setting a new standard for sustainable manufacturing, logistics, and energy production. We invest in innovative technologies and mission-driven companies that prioritize environmental stewardship, circular economy principles, and economic resilience in emerging markets, with a particular focus on East African countries and resource-rich nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon. Through strategic venture-backed land investments, tax incentives, state subsidies, and high-level advisory services, we empower governments and corporations to navigate the complexities of oil and gas, mineral rights, and sustainable development. Our mission is to eliminate ocean waste, pollution, and food and soil contamination while extending planetary longevity, fostering a future where economic prosperity and environmental sustainability are intertwined.
Overview
Cleanport Ventures is a mission-driven investment and private equity firm headquartered in the United States, dedicated to driving sustainable innovation across emerging markets, with a strategic focus on East African countries (including Somalia), the DRC, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Egypt, and Gabon. Our investment thesis centers on transformative technologies and advisory services in ports, import/export logistics, railroads, manufacturing, infrastructure, and the oil and gas industry. By leveraging venture capital, private equity, and high-level government and corporate partnerships, we empower stakeholders to achieve economic growth while reducing environmental impact. Our portfolio emphasizes cutting-edge solutions and strategic advisory services that address global challenges, including ocean pollution, carbon emissions, and resource inefficiency, setting new standards for American and foreign manufacturing and trade.
Investment and Advisory Focus
Cleanport Ventures targets high-impact opportunities in emerging markets, particularly in East African countries and resource-rich nations with significant oil and gas deposits and mineral rights, such as the DRC, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon. Our approach integrates investment with specialized advisory services, structured around four pillars:
Innovative Technologies: We invest in companies developing breakthrough solutions in clean energy, carbon capture, waste management, and sustainable logistics, enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental footprints.
Circular Economy Principles: Our investments promote resource reuse, waste elimination, and sustainable production, aligning with global environmental standards.
Strategic Incentives: We utilize venture-backed land investments, tax incentives, and state subsidies to create scalable models for sustainable infrastructure and manufacturing.
High-Level Advisory Services: We provide tailored advisory services to high-level government decision-makers, starting at the presidential level, and C-suite executives of foreign companies seeking to operate in Africa. Our advisory partners, with extensive experience engaging presidents, ministers, and corporate leaders, guide stakeholders through complex regulatory, geopolitical, and commercial landscapes, particularly in oil and gas and mineral rights.
Our advisory services focus on fostering strategic partnerships, ensuring equitable resource governance, and facilitating market entry for foreign companies. In East African countries like Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, we advise governments on leveraging oil and gas discoveries (e.g., Somalia’s offshore oil blocks and Tanzania’s natural gas fields) and mineral wealth (e.g., rare earth elements in East Africa) to drive economic development while adhering to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. In the DRC, we support policies to maximize cobalt and copper revenues. In Nigeria, we guide stakeholders on optimizing petroleum exports, which account for over 85% of government export revenues, through digital transformation and emissions reduction. In Burkina Faso and Ghana, we advise on balancing gold exploration declines with emerging critical mineral opportunities, such as lithium and manganese. In Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon, we facilitate oil and gas development and mineral extraction, leveraging our expertise to navigate geopolitical complexities. Our services ensure that governments secure fair deals, mitigate risks, and align with global energy transition goals, while foreign companies gain access to transparent, predictable markets.
Key Sectors and Regional Focus
Our investment and advisory efforts span critical sectors and regions:
Ports and Import/Export: We optimize port operations with clean technologies and advise on regulatory frameworks to enhance trade efficiency, particularly in East African ports like Mogadishu, Mombasa, and Egyptian ports like Alexandria.
Railroads: We support low-carbon rail systems, advising on infrastructure investments to connect resource-rich regions, such as the Lobito Corridor linking the DRC to Angola’s ports.
Manufacturing: We invest in sustainable manufacturing and advise on local content policies to boost industrial capacity in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, and Gabon.
Infrastructure: We fund resilient infrastructure and provide guidance on public-private partnerships to develop smart grids and renewable energy systems.
Oil and Gas Industry: Our primary focus is on cleaner oil and gas technologies, with advisory services to navigate fiscal regimes, security challenges, and ESG compliance in countries like Nigeria, Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon.
Our regional focus prioritizes East African countries, where oil and gas discoveries and mineral wealth present significant opportunities, alongside the DRC (70% of global cobalt), Nigeria (Africa’s largest oil producer), Burkina Faso (manganese and gold), Ghana (manganese and lithium), Somalia (oil and gas), Egypt (natural gas and trade hubs), and Gabon (oil and critical minerals).
Innovative Technologies in Our Pipeline
Cleanport Ventures integrates cutting-edge technologies into our investment and advisory strategies, as showcased on our projects page (www.cleanport.vc) and through partnerships with leading innovators:
M3 X-Fuel Hybrid Conversion (Cleantec Systems): This technology from Cleantec Systems (www.cleantecsystems.com) enables semi-trucks, generators, and heavy machinery to operate on hybrid fuel systems, reducing fuel consumption by up to 30% and cutting emissions. We advise governments and companies in Nigeria, Somalia, and Gabon on deploying M3 X-Fuel for port logistics and oilfield operations, enhancing efficiency and ESG compliance.
Direct Carbon Capture (Atmos Future): Partnering with Atmos Future (www.atmosfuture.co.uk), we support modular direct air capture (DAC) systems to offset emissions from oil and gas operations in the DRC, Nigeria, and Egypt. Our advisory services guide governments on integrating DAC into national climate strategies, attracting green finance.
Biosafe.co Solutions: Biosafe.co’s antimicrobial and decontamination technologies ensure cleaner supply chains in ports and manufacturing. We advise Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Somalia on adopting these solutions to protect food and soil integrity during mineral and oil exports.
Projects Page Innovations: Our projects include waste-to-energy systems, smart port automation, and low-carbon rail infrastructure, leveraging IoT, AI, and renewables. We advise East African governments and Gabon on implementing these technologies to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impact.
Market Opportunity
The global clean technology market is projected to reach $12 trillion by 2030, driven by regulatory mandates, consumer demand, and the need for resilient infrastructure in emerging markets. Cleanport Ventures is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities in oil and gas, mineral extraction, and sustainable trade in Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon, leveraging strategic geopolitical and economic advantages.
Somalia: Oil and Gas and U.S. Presence
Somalia represents a frontier market with an estimated 30 billion barrels of recoverable oil and gas reserves, primarily offshore along its 1,000 km Indian Ocean coastline, positioning it as a potential rival to Kazakhstan’s reserves. The 2020 Somali Petroleum Law and revised Production Sharing Contract (PSC) model provide a stable framework for exploration, attracting international players like Turkey’s TPAO and U.S.-based Coastline Exploration, which secured seven offshore blocks in 2022. Drilling is set to commence in 2025, with first oil expected by late 2025 or early 2026, offering significant opportunities for equipment procurement, hybrid energy solutions, and port infrastructure. Somalia’s strategic location near the Bab el-Mandab Strait, through which 12% of global commerce flows, enhances its appeal as a trade and energy hub. The U.S. maintains a significant military presence in Somalia, with bases like Camp Lemonnier in neighboring Djibouti and smaller outposts in Mogadishu, supporting counterterrorism and maritime security. This presence stabilizes the region, facilitating foreign investment and port development, such as Mogadishu’s port expansion to handle oil and gas equipment. Cleanport Ventures is poised to invest in smart port technologies and advise Somalia’s government on maximizing oil revenues through transparent revenue-sharing agreements, ensuring benefits for federal and regional states. Our advisory services also guide U.S. and foreign companies on leveraging Somalia’s proximity to Asian and Middle Eastern markets for hydrocarbon exports.Egypt: Oil and Gas and Trade Hubs
Egypt is a critical player in the global energy market, with significant natural gas reserves (2.1 trillion cubic meters) and a strategic position as a trade chokepoint via the Suez Canal and SUMED pipeline, which transport 2.5 million barrels of crude oil daily to Europe and North America. Egypt’s Zohr gas field, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, and its growing LNG export capacity (12 million tons annually) position it as a regional energy hub. The country’s ports, including Alexandria and Port Said, handle substantial trade volumes, with investments in green hydrogen and renewable energy further enhancing its appeal. Cleanport Ventures sees opportunities to invest in port automation and clean energy solutions, such as solar and wind, which could generate excess capacity (e.g., 2,000 kWh from solar). Our advisory services target Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, guiding policies to integrate carbon capture and hybrid fuel technologies, like M3 X-Fuel, into gas operations and port logistics. We also facilitate partnerships for foreign companies entering Egypt’s energy and trade sectors, leveraging our C-suite expertise to navigate regulatory frameworks.Gabon: Oil and Gas and Mineral Deposits
Gabon is a major oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with 2 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and production of approximately 200,000 barrels per day, primarily from offshore fields like the Etame Marin block. Its natural gas sector is underdeveloped but holds potential, with 1.2 trillion cubic feet of reserves. Gabon’s mineral wealth is equally significant, with vast deposits of manganese (25% of global supply), iron ore (1 billion tons in Belinga), and emerging opportunities in rare earth elements and lithium, critical for clean energy technologies. The government’s 2023 Mining Code and partnerships with companies like Eramet and Perenco signal a commitment to expanding resource extraction sustainably. Gabon’s strategic position on the Atlantic coast, with ports like Libreville and Port-Gentil, supports efficient export routes to Europe and Asia. Cleanport Ventures aims to invest in low-carbon oil and gas technologies, such as M3 X-Fuel for offshore platforms, and advise Gabon’s government on optimizing mineral revenues through local processing, inspired by Botswana’s diamond model. Our advisory services also target foreign mining and energy companies, facilitating joint ventures to develop Gabon’s Belinga iron ore project and manganese value chains, aligning with global demand for battery minerals.
These markets collectively offer a $1.6 trillion opportunity by 2050, driven by oil and gas development, critical mineral demand, and sustainable trade infrastructure. Ports, handling 90% of global trade, require $100 billion in zero-emission investments by 2050, while carbon capture and hybrid fuel systems in oil and gas are expected to attract $50 billion by 2030. Cleanport’s advisory services, leveraging our partners’ experience with presidential and C-suite engagements, position us to shape equitable resource governance and attract green finance in these high-growth regions.
Competitive Advantage
Cleanport Ventures differentiates itself through:
Mission-Driven Expertise: Our focus on sustainability and resource governance attracts partners committed to long-term impact.
Regional Specialization: Our deep knowledge of Western and East African markets, Somalia, Egypt, Gabon, and resource-rich nations ensures tailored solutions.
High-Level Access: Our advisory partners’ experience with presidents and C-suite executives enables unparalleled influence and impact.
Technology Integration: Our portfolio of innovative technologies, from M3 X-Fuel to DAC, sets us apart in decarbonizing industrial sectors.
Impact Goals
We are committed to measurable outcomes:
Reduce Pollution: Cut marine and industrial pollution by 50% in target markets by 2035 through clean port and oil technologies.
Protect Ecosystems: Use Biosafe solutions to eliminate food and soil contamination in supply chains.
Mitigate Emissions: Achieve 10 gigatons of CO2e reduction by 2050 via carbon capture and hybrid fuels.
Drive Economic Growth: Create 100,000 jobs by 2040 in emerging markets, particularly in East Africa, Egypt, and Gabon.
Financial Strategy
With a target fund size of $500 million, we deploy capital across 20–30 high-impact companies and advisory projects over five years. Our land investment strategy develops sustainable industrial hubs near ports and rail networks, leveraging tax incentives and subsidies. Advisory services generate additional revenue through consulting fees, enhancing returns for investors while aligning with ESG goals.
Leadership and Vision
Our team of seasoned investors, industry experts, and former high-level advisors combines financial acumen with technical and geopolitical expertise. We foster a collaborative ecosystem, working with governments, corporations, and innovators to scale sustainable solutions. Our vision is a world where global trade and resource extraction operate in harmony with the environment, with East African countries, Egypt, Gabon, and other resource-rich nations leading the way.
Conclusion
Cleanport Ventures is pioneering a new era of sustainable investment and advisory services, transforming ports, railroads, manufacturing, infrastructure, and the oil and gas industry in East African countries, the DRC, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Somalia, Egypt, and Gabon. By integrating technologies like M3 X-Fuel Hybrid Conversion, direct carbon capture, and Biosafe.co solutions, and advising presidents and C-suite executives, we are building a cleaner, more equitable future. We invite investors, governments, and innovators to join us in setting a global standard for sustainable trade and resource governance, ensuring prosperity for generations to come.