Clippership
Redwood City, US · 3 known investors
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Clippership designs and builds autonomous wind-powered vessels with wing-sails to move cargo across water using wind instead of fuel. The company, started in Los Angeles, develops its own autonomy stack and has built a 100-ton MVP for maritime freight transport.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 3
Fifty Yearslisted by Fifty YearsSan Francisco · $250K – $2M
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Founders FactoryreportedLondon · $150K – $200K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Clippership do?
- Clippership designs and builds autonomous wind-powered vessels with wing-sails to move cargo across water using wind instead of fuel. The company, started in Los Angeles, develops its own autonomy stack and has built a 100-ton MVP for maritime freight transport.
- Who founded Clippership?
- Clippership was founded by Kai Matsuka, Niccolo Cymbalist, Nico Cymbalist, Luca Cymbalist.
- Who are Clippership's investors?
- Clippership's investors include Black Flag, Fifty Years, Founders Factory.
- Where is Clippership headquartered?
- Clippership is headquartered in Redwood City, US.

