About Maritime Tech
There are 4.62K companies in the Maritime Tech sector across the world, with 798 funded companies having collectively raised $8.58B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 399 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 3 Unicorns.
Maritime Tech sector has seen 209 acquisitions and 58 IPOs. This represents almost 5.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies manufacturing innovative ships/boats. Companies providing technology based solutions for ship/boat manufacturing and shipping industry.
Maritime Tech sector is also known as Maritime Tech or Marine Tech.
Companies included in Maritime Tech sector
Includes Companies providing Innovative Ships, Shipbuilding solutions. Also providing, Marine Electronics including Radar System, Collision Avoidance System, Navigation and Control systems, etc. Also includes Marine IT solutions for ship operations, port management, Marine data tracking, and management, etcCompanies excluded in Maritime Tech sector
Excludes Manufacturing companies including Shipbuilders, Engine Manufacturers, Component Manufacturers. Also Excludes Companies providing water transport solutions including Cruise & Ferry Operators, Catering and Entertainment Services, Port Operators and Agents, Freight Forwarders, Inland Shipping Companies, Ship Leasing Companies, etcMarket Map of Maritime Tech
The market map of Maritime Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Top 3 trending business models in Maritime Tech sector are Collision Avoidance, Vessel Monitoring Systems and Unmanned Marine Inspection.
Reports related to Maritime Tech
Here are some reports related to Maritime Tech sector:
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Maritime Tech - Sector Report
Edition: October, 2026 (71 Pages)
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Maritime Tech Investor Landscape
Edition: February, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Maritime Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2026 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 4.62K companies in Maritime Tech. Windward is the top Maritime Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Maritime Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of AI-powered maritime risk analytics solutions | Tel Aviv (Israel) | 2010 | Acquired | $32.3M | |
Manufacturer of hydrofoiling electric boats and ferries for water transport | Stockholm (Sweden) | 2014 | Acquired | $148M | |
Developer of artificial intelligence software for maritime vessel performance optimization | Athens (Greece) | 2017 | Acquired | $9.15M | |
Developer of autonomous surface vessels for naval and maritime forces | Austin (United States) | 2022 | Series D | $2.58B | |
Developer of ocean sensor networks and maritime voyage optimization software | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Series B | $75.2M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Maritime Tech sector
111 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Maritime Tech sector. 276 Maritime Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 111 |
2025 | 124 |
2024 | 169 |
2023 | 156 |
2022 | 163 |
2021 | 240 |
2020 | 276 |
2019 | 245 |
2018 | 252 |
2017 | 201 |
Companies founded across countries in the Maritime Tech sector
United States has 1,029 Maritime Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 452 startups and Germany which has 239.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 1,029 |
United Kingdom | 452 |
Germany | 239 |
India | 234 |
Netherlands | 172 |
France | 162 |
Canada | 138 |
Norway | 129 |
Singapore | 118 |
Australia | 115 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Maritime Tech sector
Out of the total 4,620 Maritime Tech companies, 798 have secured funding. Among them, 399 have reached Series A or higher, and 319 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,620
Funded - 798
Series A+ - 399
Series B+ - 319
Series C+ - 290
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,620 |
Funded | 798 |
Series A+ | 399 |
Series B+ | 319 |
Series C+ | 290 |
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- 4.6K+ Total Companies
- $8.58B+ Total Funding
- 795+ Funded Companies
- 55+ IPOs
- 205+ Acquisitions
- 5 Reports
Funding Trends in the Maritime Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Maritime Tech sector
The Maritime Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $7.96B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $3.28B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $3.28B |
2025 | $1.47B |
2024 | $658M |
2023 | $527M |
2022 | $782M |
2021 | $436M |
2020 | $304M |
2019 | $152M |
2018 | $265M |
2017 | $93.2M |
Total funding across countries in the Maritime Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Maritime Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $5.03B. United Kingdom follows with $675M and China with $508M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $5.03B |
United Kingdom | $675M |
China | $508M |
India | $175M |
Norway | $156M |
Singapore | $113M |
France | $82.6M |
Germany | $80.3M |
Canada | $67.3M |
Netherlands | $15.9M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Maritime Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Maritime Tech sector have seen $470M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $3.54B into Early Stage funding rounds and $3.31B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $3.54B |
Late Stage | $3.31B |
Seed Stage | $470M |
Grant | $238M |
Post IPO | $182M |
Debt | $138M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Maritime Tech
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Maritime Tech companies have raised $3.19B in equity funding across 62 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Maritime Tech companies had raised $1.13B across 58 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 181.68% rise in funding in Maritime Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Maritime Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9831 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Series B | 3809 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Series B | 6563 | Sep 24, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3036 | Sep 23, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series C | 5294 | Sep 23, 2026 |
Top Investors in Maritime Tech
Europa is the top investor in Maritime Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Maritime Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
Rotterdam (Netherlands) | ||
New York City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Maritime Tech
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 15 acquisitions happened in Maritime Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 21 acquisitions happened in Maritime Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Maritime Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Maritime Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Maritime Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 15 |
2025 | 21 |
2024 | 19 |
2023 | 16 |
2022 | 23 |
2021 | 24 |
2020 | 13 |
2019 | 18 |
2018 | 12 |
2017 | 19 |
IPOs in Maritime Tech
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Maritime Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Maritime Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 16, 2026 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
May 01, 2026 | Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture Exchange (TSX-V) | |
Apr 23, 2026 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS) | |
Apr 10, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jan 09, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most Maritime Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Maritime Tech sector
Most number of Maritime Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Imperial College London.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 19 |
Stanford University | 15 |
Imperial College London | 12 |
INSEAD | 10 |
University of Cambridge | 9 |
IIT Madras | 7 |
IIT Delhi | 6 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 6 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 5 |
University College London | 5 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Maritime Tech sector
In the last 10 years, University of Pennsylvania and Wharton School graduates' Maritime Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges, and Imperial College London alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania | $2.58B |
Wharton School | $2.58B |
Imperial College London | $338M |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | $148M |
Technical University of Munich | $148M |
University of Cambridge | $148M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $111M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $105M |
Columbia Business School | $75.5M |
Columbia University | $75.5M |
Top News in Maritime Tech
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Satlink to bring Amazon Leo connectivity to maritime industryTelecompaper•Oct 20, 2026•Satlink, Amazon
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OOCL Reports 45.1% Revenue Increase in Q3 Driven by Trans-Pacific Trade SurgeFreightWaves•Oct 12, 2026•OOCL
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Windward Warns of 1.24M False Ship-to-Ship Meetings in Bunker Compliance AlertPortNews•Sep 10, 2026•Windward
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Everllence Introduces ESAL to Increase Vessel Efficiency by up to 6%HellenicShippingNews•Sep 02, 2026•Everllence
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