Companies in the shipping sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 216 recently funded shipping companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
High-Trend International Group is a global ocean technology company that focuses on international shipping and CO-Tech solutions.
Farcast develops precision airdrop capabilities allowing existing aircraft to deliver to impossible locations.
Icon Energy is a maritime transportation company that owns, operates, and provides cargo ships and containers for bulk shipping services.
2020 Bulkers is an owner and operator of cargo ships and provides dry bulk shipping services.
UUUO is a food tech company that operates a fishery market connected by smartphones.
FinTech-enabled market network for freight companies to handle shipments from booking to payment in one place using smart contracts.
Oware Technologies offers cloud-based supply chain solutions focusing on warehouse management and shipment tracking for emerging markets.
Seafair connects leading shipping companies with qualified seafarers across the world.
I4sea is a company that aims to eliminate uncertainties related to the impact of nature on the economy.
Dronamics is an aerospace company specializing in unmanned aerial systems for civilian and dual-use applications.
Daphne Technology is a developer of a sustainable, technically advanced and cost efficient air emissions control system.
Rush is Order Tracking & Notifier SaaS that increases store revenue and lower cost of support in post purchase cycle.
NavTrac is a AI-Powered Yard Management System (YMS).
Convelio is a logistics company that focuses on the transportation, storage, and handling of fine art, antiques, and other high-value goods.
Vortexa provides a real-time data and analytics platform for energy and freight industries.
Shipfusion provides world class eCommerce fulfillment services to online retailers, powered by its custom built WMS technology
DRIFT Energy is a new class of mobile renewable energy.
Regenerated Textile is a textile and apparel circular economy company.
Forto is a digital freight forwarder and shipping management platform that specializes in freight forwarding.
TradeTech infrastructure for global trade. Quote, compare and book shipments with full cost transparency, before moving cargo.
Transmetrics optimizes logistics planning and asset management by leveraging the power of predictive analytics and artificial intelligence.
Exclusive Yachts North America provides personalized yachting experiences.
Loadzpro is a On Demand Trucking App connecting shippers of heavy items to reviewed Transportation Providers Domestically & Internationally
Nautilus Labs is a technology company that offers decarbonization of the ocean supply chain.
The shipping sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Shipping companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The shipping sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 216 shipping companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the shipping sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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