Investors in Shipping
Innoport
VC FirmInnoport is the venture capital arm of the Schulte Group, inheriting the technology innovation, the global mindset and the Hanseatic handshake that distinguish their parent company Bernhard Schulte – a maritime innovator and operator since its own beginnings in 1883. They invest in startups globally, focusing at seed stage ventures across Europe and Asia.
PortXL
AcceleratorPortXL is the World's first port acceleration program for disruptive port innovations to help change the way maritime is shaped today. Since 2015, PortXL has been committed to giving innovative (young) entrepreneurs a foothold in the maritime business world. In this way, we are working together to create a strong, future-proof port. PortXL is the World's Port Innovator.
Signal Ventures
AcceleratorSignal Ventures is the venture studio and investment arm of the Signal Group, with focus in tech startups in the maritime and trade space. Established in 2014 The Signal Group is a diversified shipping services group with offices in London and Athens. The Signal Group offers commercial ship management services to a pool of Aframax class oil tankers and Product Tankers (MR).
Signal Ventures
AcceleratorSignal Ventures is the venture studio and investment arm of the Signal Group, with focus in tech startups in the maritime and trade space. Established in 2014 The Signal Group is a diversified shipping services group with offices in London and Athens. The Signal Group offers commercial ship management services to a pool of Aframax class oil tankers and Product Tankers (MR).
Maersk Growth
Corporate VCMaersk Growth, the partner for external innovation of Maersk, is a corporate venture capital fund that invests in startups and new technologies to decarbonize transportation and shipping. The firm was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. We support thinkers and doers who focus on global challenges, and by investing in and partnering with them.
CMA CGM Ventures
Corporate VCCMA CGM Ventures is an investment firm that investments funds to support startups. The CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, serving more than 420 ports worldwide with a fleet of 584 vessels. Through its subsidiaries, including CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the company offers a comprehensive range of ships.
Bolloré Group
Corporate VCBolloré provides transportation and logistics services relating to sea and air transportation networks in France, Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. It operates through Transportation and Logistics, Oil Logistics, Communications, Electricity and Storage Solutions, and Other Activities segments. Bolloré engages in air, sea, and land freight forwarding; warehousing and distribution activities; and industrial logistics, safety and quality control, and port operations, as well as offers general cargo and aircraft chartering, shipping, stevedoring, shipping agency, and transportation services.
Zásilkovna
Corporate VCZásilkovna is a logistics platform that aims to facilitate the shipping of goods from e-shops to customers.Zásilkovna.cz: Leading Czech logistics tech company with global parcel delivery solutions and trend-setting digital platform.
Trois I Investissements Industriels Internationaux sa is an independent, family owned holding company focused on long term investments. Established in the late ‘90s in London, Trois I moved to Luxembourg in 2006, with the aim to take advantage of the country’s potential as an EU based financial platform.
Kistefos Venture Capital
VC FirmKistefos AS is a privately owned investment company founded in 1998 by Christen Sveaas. Based in Oslo, Norway, Kistefos manages a diverse portfolio of companies across offshore, shipping, financial services, technology, and real estate sectors

