
The blue economy, spanning marinas, shipyards, and marine services, anchors thousands of small, family-run businesses that sustain coastal communities. Yet many are reaching a crossroads as long-time owners near retirement and younger generations seek ways to modernize operations, attract investment, and better stick to new environmental requirements and expectations.
At that intersection stands Yuval Kadmon, founder of Blue Haven Equity, a search fund dedicated to acquiring and leading a single established company within the marine and maritime sector. His goal is to combine disciplined leadership with long-term ownership, an approach he's rooted in an investment model known as entrepreneurship through acquisition.