About Maritime Tech
There are 4.27K companies in the Maritime Tech sector across the world, with 784 funded companies having collectively raised $8.56B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 396 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns.
Maritime Tech sector has seen 207 acquisitions and 57 IPOs. This represents almost 6.2% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% 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, Unmanned Marine Inspection and Vessel Monitoring Systems.
Reports related to Maritime Tech
Here are some reports related to Maritime Tech sector:
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Maritime Tech - Sector Report
Edition: September, 2026 (70 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 4.27K 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 | |
Provider of a mobile app for marine navigation | Bournemouth (United Kingdom) | 2017 | Seed | $4.6M | |
Provider of marine underwater robotics inspection platform | Chennai (India) | 2015 | Series B | $21.4M | |
Provider of autonomous underwater vehicles and data analytics platform services | Kochi (India) | 2016 | Seed | $3.44M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Maritime Tech sector
106 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Maritime Tech sector. 268 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 | 106 |
2025 | 92 |
2024 | 131 |
2023 | 150 |
2022 | 161 |
2021 | 237 |
2020 | 268 |
2019 | 240 |
2018 | 247 |
2017 | 200 |
Companies founded across countries in the Maritime Tech sector
United States has 994 Maritime Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 426 startups and Germany which has 233.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 994 |
United Kingdom | 426 |
Germany | 233 |
India | 217 |
Netherlands | 162 |
France | 150 |
Canada | 132 |
Norway | 120 |
Singapore | 115 |
Australia | 110 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Maritime Tech sector
Out of the total 4,273 Maritime Tech companies, 784 have secured funding. Among them, 396 have reached Series A or higher, and 317 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,273
Funded - 784
Series A+ - 396
Series B+ - 317
Series C+ - 286
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,273 |
Funded | 784 |
Series A+ | 396 |
Series B+ | 317 |
Series C+ | 286 |
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- 4.3K+ Total Companies
- $8.56B+ Total Funding
- 780+ 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 $7.94B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $3.23B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $3.23B |
2025 | $1.5B |
2024 | $652M |
2023 | $527M |
2022 | $782M |
2021 | $436M |
2020 | $304M |
2019 | $152M |
2018 | $266M |
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 $676M and China with $464M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $5.03B |
United Kingdom | $676M |
China | $464M |
India | $167M |
Norway | $156M |
Singapore | $113M |
France | $82.6M |
Germany | $80.3M |
Canada | $67.3M |
Netherlands | $16.4M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Maritime Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Maritime Tech sector have seen $457M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $3.58B into Early Stage funding rounds and $3.27B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $3.58B |
Late Stage | $3.27B |
Seed Stage | $457M |
Grant | $240M |
Post IPO | $182M |
Debt | $138M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Maritime Tech
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Maritime Tech companies have raised $3.14B in equity funding across 58 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Maritime Tech companies had raised $1B across 52 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 213.17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 8407 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4328 | Sep 23, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series A | 6102 | Sep 17, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2264 | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Series B | 1802 | Aug 27, 2026 | and 8 more |
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 August 2026, 13 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 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 22, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Maritime Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Maritime Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 13 |
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 May 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Maritime Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Maritime Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
May 08, 2024 | Korea Exchange (KRX) |
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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania | $2.58B |
Wharton School | $2.58B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $390M |
Imperial College London | $338M |
Yale University | $288M |
Yale School of Management | $285M |
KTH Royal Institute of Technology | $148M |
Technical University of Munich | $148M |
University of Cambridge | $148M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $111M |
Top News in Maritime Tech
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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 and WE Tech Solutions to Scale Energy-Efficiency SolutionsSeaNews•Jul 16, 2026•Everllence
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Boats Group Appoints Alisdair Martin and Freya Olsen to Leadership Roles in Industry RelationsPR Newswire•Jul 15, 2026•Boats
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OOCL first-half liner revenue reaches $4.68bn driven by Transpacific surgePortNews•Jul 14, 2026•OOCL
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