Gasol brothers Marc and Pau attended the event, underscoring their commitment to environmental entrepreneurship. At the same time, Gravity Wave announced a substantial €500,000 investment from a group of investors aiming to accelerate plastic cleanup efforts in seas and oceans, a milestone disclosed by the company this Wednesday. The funding aligns with Gravity Wave’s mission to mobilize technology and community action to reduce plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems across key coastal regions in Europe and beyond.
Gravity Wave described itself as a company with social and environmental impact and highlighted the investor backing as a recognition of the long runway ahead for its work. The organization noted that one investor remarked about the project’s persistence: a mission pursued for almost four years is now receiving a threefold boost in visibility and resources from high-profile supporters, which could accelerate deployment, scale, and partnerships across multiple ports and coastal communities. The message conveyed spoke to stronger momentum as the company builds practical solutions that translate science into tangible cleanup results and community engagement, supported by a broader funding network and clear milestones for expansion.
Marc and Pau Gasol joined Gravity Wave as investment partners and advisors, stepping in to help guide the Plastic-Free Oceans initiative toward new milestones. Their involvement signals a bridge between professional sports leadership and environmental action, with a focus on practical outcomes such as beach清 cleanup campaigns, recycling improvements at source, and public awareness campaigns that mobilize volunteers and local stakeholders. The partnership is framed as a strategic enhancement that will leverage the founders Julen and Amaia Rodríguez’s progress to date and extend the reach of their ocean-cleaning platform into additional fleets, ports, and coastal economies.
The company stressed Gasol’s entry as strategic and timely, describing the moment as crucial for accelerating work with Gravity Wave’s founders and their team. Julen and Amaia Rodríguez have achieved significant milestones in their ongoing drive to create a plastic-free ocean, and the new investment is positioned to support logistics, research partnerships, and community programs that translate into cleaner shores and healthier marine life for nearby communities. The narrative emphasized that this infusion would help the core team scale field deployments, broaden stakeholder collaboration, and sustain momentum across multiple coastal corridors that face persistent plastic pollution challenges.
“It is always a pleasure to support initiatives that have a positive impact on society and the environment,” commented Pau Gasol, adding that the partnership reflects a shared belief in practical, measurable change and responsible stewardship of natural resources.