About Maersk Growth
Maersk Growth is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is primarily based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. As of Jan 2024, Maersk Growth has invested in 44 companies. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Food and Agriculture Tech and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of Captura Corp Overall, Maersk Growth portfolio has seen 4 unicorns and 8 acquisitions including key companies like Einride, Forto and Onomondo. A lot of funds co-invest with Maersk Growth, with names like Temasek sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Maersk Growth has team of 3 people.Key Metrics
Maersk Growth's List of Top Investments
Maersk Growth has a portfolio of 44 companies, including 4 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Baton and Torch Logistics.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Germany and 8 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Food and Agriculture Tech, High Tech and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Maersk Growth:1. Einride
Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions. It integrate smart vehicles, AI-powered logistics software, and charging infrastructure for sustainable road freight operations. It combines autonomous vehicles, electric trucking operations, intelligent charging infrastructure, and AI-powered fleet management software into a unified logistics ecosystem. Its solutions optimize freight movement through real-time data analysis, route management, energy optimization, and operational automation, enabling businesses to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and transition toward sustainable transportation at scale across global markets.
Key facts about Einride
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: $10M - $50M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $865M
- Employee Count: 454 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Northzone, EQT and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 26, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Huboo
Provider of SaaS-based e-commerce order fulfillment solutions. The platform allows online businesses to track the inbound goods and monitor stock levels and sales.
Key facts about Huboo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $213M
- Employee Count: 264 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Mubadala, Episode 1 Ventures and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 04, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Afresh
Developer of an artificial intelligence platform for fresh food supply chains. The platform unifies replenishment, production planning, inventory management, and forecasting. It is designed to maximize freshness, profits, and reduce food waste. The platform helps to optimize decisions across the fresh supply chain. It balances sales, waste, and labor tradeoffs. The platform coordinates cross-department planning and simplifies training.
Key facts about Afresh
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $233M
- Employee Count: 202 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Spark Capital, Ascolta Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 21, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
4. Dexory
Developer of autonomous robots and software for warehouse inventory management. These systems perform automated scanning of storage facilities to capture physical stock data. The platform integrates this information with existing warehouse management systems to identify discrepancies and monitor space utilization. Analytical tools process the collected data to provide insights regarding stock accuracy, item placement, and operational efficiency. The technology functions to replace manual audit processes by providing visibility into inventory levels and facility conditions.
Key facts about Dexory
5. Wiliot
Provider of a platform delivering real-time supply chain intelligence solutions. The platform offers scan-free solutions, reducing errors and waste across enterprises. It connects physical items to the cloud using battery-free sensors and network infrastructure. The platform transforms raw data into actionable insights for efficient operations. It provides inventory intelligence, workflow optimization, and condition monitoring.
Key facts about Wiliot
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Caesarea (Israel)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $364M
- Employee Count: 260 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Vintage Investment Partners and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 27, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Maersk Growth's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Maersk Growth has invested in 44 companies over the last 8 years, with an average of 4 new investments annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Captura Corp and most recent follow-on round was in WasteFuel.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
2022 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
2021 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
2020 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
2019 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Maersk Growth's Investments by Stage
Maersk Growth has made 16 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.95M, 16 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $15.7M and 11 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $42.5M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 16 |
Series A | 16 |
Series B | 11 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Maersk Growth's Investments by Sector
Maersk Growth has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer, Enterprise Applications, Transportation and Logistics Tech, Vertical SaaS and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 42 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 42 Tech companies, 28 Software companies and at least 16 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Consumer | 24 |
Enterprise Applications | 24 |
Transportation and Logistics Tech | 22 |
Vertical SaaS | 15 |
High Tech | 13 |
Others | 70 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Maersk Growth's Investments by Geography
Maersk Growth has made most investments in United States (20), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 7 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 20 |
United Kingdom | 7 |
Germany | 4 |
Denmark | 3 |
Australia | 2 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Maersk Growth's recent investments
Maersk Growth has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Maersk Growth:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 22, 2024 | United States | Series A | 3348 | [+8] | |
Dec 06, 2023 | Denmark | Series B | 2908 | ||
Jul 17, 2023 | United States | Series A | 2234 | [+10] | |
Jul 05, 2023 | United States | Series B | 1191 | [+6] | |
Jun 23, 2023 | United Kingdom | Series A | 1676 | [+6] |
Unicorns in Maersk Growth's Portfolio
Maersk Growth has 4 unicorns in its portfolio - Loadsmart, Einride, Prometheus and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Loadsmart. It became a unicorn in 2022, 3 years after Maersk Growth first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Maersk Growth's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
58 | Online marketplace for booking trucking services | 2014 | New York City | Series D | zpsttvk | ||
74 | Provider of electric and autonomous freight transportation solutions | 2016 | Stockholm | Series E | r{hwpxw | ||
61 | Provider of carbon-neutral fuels made from atmospheric CO2 using renewable energy | 2018 | Santa Cruz | Series B | drpozd{ | ||
65 | Provider of tech-enabled freight forwarding services | 2016 | Berlin | Series D | jphcuxa |
Acquired companies in Maersk Growth's Portfolio
8 companies from Maersk Growth's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Onomondo in Sep 2026 by Aspirity Partners for $*****.Here are Maersk Growth's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 14, 2019 | Seed | 4095 | |
Aug 19, 2025 | Jan 17, 2022 | Series A | 6276 | |
Jul 10, 2024 | Feb 24, 2020 | Seed | 2729 | |
Sep 19, 2022 | Aug 28, 2018 | Series A | 2853 | |
Aug 31, 2022 | Mar 17, 2021 | Series A | 1425 |
Team profile of Maersk Growth
Maersk Growth has a team of 3 members located in Denmark. Maersk Growth's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Co-investors of Maersk Growth
Over the past 8 years, 344 investors have co-invested in Maersk Growth's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Maersk Growth: Europa, Plug and Play Tech Center and 141 others have invested in rounds before Maersk Growth. There are 4 companies where Europa has invested before Maersk Growth and 3 companies where Plug and Play Tech Center has invested before Maersk Growth.
- Top Co-investors of Maersk Growth: 97 investors entered a company along with Maersk Growth. These include investors like Temasek (1 company).
- Invested after Maersk Growth: A total of 104 investors have invested in Maersk Growth's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Maersk (7 companies), BlackRock (2 companies) and Insight Partners (2 companies).
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