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Bound4Blue

Founded 2014 · 99 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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bound4blue builds wind propulsion systems that serve as an auxiliary power source for ships, helping vessels reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The technology targets shipping operators seeking to lower costs and meet maritime emissions regulations such as EEXI and CII.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareMobility & Transportation

Founders & leadership

Bound4Blue was founded in 2014 by José M. Bermúdez and Cristina Aleixendri.

JMJosé M. Bermúdez
José M. BermúdezCEO & Co-founder
CACristina Aleixendri
Cristina AleixendriCOO & Co-founderCristina Aleixendri is an aeronautical engineer and co-founder of Bound4Blue, which develops suction sail technology for ships to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. She has contributed to multiple EU-funded research projects and holds patents in wind-assisted propulsion systems.
DMDina Meriny
Dina MerinyChief Governance & Compliance OfficerDina Meriny is Chief Governance & Compliance Officer at Bound4Blue, a company developing wind propulsion systems for maritime vessels. She holds a degree in technical architecture and construction with specialization in metal structure analysis and design, and has professional experience in industrial project definition, design, management, and control across infrastructure and construction sectors.
DMDaniel Mann
Daniel MannChief Commercial OfficerHe brings experience from maritime, oil and gas, and power generation sectors, with a background leading sales, business development, and commercial teams at maritime startups.
JJJuan José Arrebola
Juan José ArrebolaChief Operating OfficerJuan José Arrebola is Chief Operating Officer at Bound4Blue, where he oversees production operations and quality management. Previously, he served as CEO and CTO at Airpes (China) Co., Ltd., where he established and led operations for a business unit focused on engineering solutions for the renewable energy sector.

Investors · 11

Shift4Goodlisted by Shift4GoodParis · $4.2M – $21M

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CDTIreportedMadrid

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Motion Venturesreported$250K – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 7

GTT Strategic VenturesKAIai CapitalKatapult OceanleadMonaco Asset ManagementOdfjellOtave CapitalleadReOcean Fund

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bound4Blue do?
bound4blue builds wind propulsion systems that serve as an auxiliary power source for ships, helping vessels reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The technology targets shipping operators seeking to lower costs and meet maritime emissions regulations such as EEXI and CII.
Who founded Bound4Blue?
Bound4Blue was founded by José M. Bermúdez, Cristina Aleixendri in 2014.
Who are Bound4Blue's investors?
Bound4Blue's investors include OCEAN.capital, Shift4Good, CDTI, Motion Ventures.