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Investment thesis
Maersk Growth serves as A.P. Moller - Maersk's global partner for external innovation, aiming to digitise and decarbonise supply chains by backing startups pursuing new business models and technologies. Through a venture clienting programme, it guides startups through proof-of-concept cycles to validate technology impact for Maersk and cultivate long-term partnerships. Its investment activity centers on supporting the shipping industry's transition toward net-zero, engaging innovative technologies and teams that offer pathways to decarbonised shipping while delivering value for Maersk and its customers. The firm leverages Maersk's domain expertise and scale to help portfolio companies grow both within Maersk and across the broader logistics and trade industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 41 of 46 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×23SaaS ×19Cleantech ×13AI & Machine Learning ×12Climate Tech ×11Energy ×9Enterprise Software ×9Deep Tech ×5
HQs:United States×14United Kingdom×5Denmark×3Sweden×2Australia×1Canada×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 26 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×122 founders×53 founders×84+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 34 founders with education data
King's College London ×3Eindhoven University of Technology ×2Harvard Business School Online ×2The American University in Cairo ×2The Wharton School ×2UCLA ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 37 founders with career history
Caltech ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ×2Uber ×2World Economic Forum ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
12 founders hold a PhD · 6 hold an MBA (of 37 with degree data)
Investments · 46 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12022 · 32020 · 22017 · 17 dated
Afresh provides an AI platform that forecasts demand, optimizes inventory, and automates ordering decisions for grocery retailers by learning from billions of historical transactions and accounting for the operational complexity of fresh food supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechImpact & Social GoodRetail TechSaaS
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBetter Food VenturesLeadX Capital PartnersImpact Engine
Aircela builds deployable systems that produce fossil-free gasoline from air, water, and renewable electricity using direct air capture technology.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew York, US
Eric Dahlgren(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inKristian Tuszynski(Chief Technology Officer)inMia Dahlgren(Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer)
BoardEva Zlotnicka(Director)Klaus S. Lackner(Director)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Altris develops Prussian White sodium-ion cathode-active materials for use in automotive, energy storage, and industrial applications across Europe.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsSweden, SE
Ronnie Mogensen(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inReza Younesi(Associate Professor)William Brant(Associate Professor)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsCosmic Venture PartnersRegeneration.VCWedbush Ventures
Baton develops AI-powered supply chain management software, including RyderShare, a collaborative logistics platform that provides real-time visibility and exception management for goods in transit across networks.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMiami, US
Chat Joglekar(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investors8VC75 & SunnyBloomberg BetaBurst CapitalDivergent CapitalFJ Labs+4 more
Blue World Technologies develops high-temperature PEM methanol fuel cells that serve as clean energy solutions for industrial applications worldwide.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareAalborg, DK
Anders Korsgaard(Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder)inMads Bang(Chief Technology Officer)inMads Friis Jensen(Chief Commercial Officer)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy Ventures
Mercer is an all-in-one web platform that enables creators and fashion teams to design, collaborate, and manage product development from concept through production using AI-powered design tools and file management.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsZ Venture Capital
Captura develops Direct Ocean Capture technology using bipolar membrane electrodialysis to remove CO₂ from the upper ocean and atmosphere.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechPasadena, US
Chengxiang Xiang(Chief Technology Officer)Bernard David(Chairman of the Board of Directors)inHarry Atwater(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)inCX Xiang(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)inSteve Oldham(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Wheeler(Director)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsEni NextFREEFLOWFuture Planet CapitalHitachi VenturesMOL SwitchTransLink Capital+3 more
carbmee provides the Environmental Intelligence System (EIS™), a platform that embeds real-time carbon and environmental data into a company's core business systems for emissions reporting and reduction.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Robin Spickers(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsCommerzVenturesFly Ventures
Carbon.one develops green methanol production technology to help hard-to-abate industries transition away from fossil fuels as part of a circular carbon economy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsLeuna, DE
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsPlanet A VenturesSquareOne
Clockwork Delivery operates a logistics platform for managing drayage, air freight, and final-mile delivery operations across multiple stakeholder types.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Rob Haney(Founder)inOscar Yu(Technology)inJohn Chang(Product & Success)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesNewtown PartnersTecPierNewark Venture Partners
Dexory builds autonomous robots and an AI-driven platform that provide real-time warehouse inventory tracking and visibility for logistics and supply chain operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSaaSLondon, GB
Adrian Negoita(CTO & Co-founder)inAndrei Danescu(CEO & Co-founder)inOana Andreea Jinga(Founder)inBas Lustenhouwer(Chief Financial Officer)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBeyond CapitalBootstrap EuropeCapnamicDTCPElaiaKindred Capital+5 more
Einride develops autonomous electric vehicles and fleet management solutions for decarbonization, serving large enterprises seeking to reduce emissions at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationStockholm, SE
Robert Falck(Founder and Executive Chairman)inLinnéa Kornehed Falck(Co-Founder)inFilip Lilja(Co-Founder)inRoozbeh Charli(CEO)inHenrik Green(CTO)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsNordicNinjaNordicNinjaVCNorthzonePlum Alley InvestmentsEQT VenturesPlug and Play Ventures+1 more
Fleetzero designs and retrofits commercial vessels with battery-electric propulsion systems to decarbonize ocean shipping.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareHouston, US
Steven Henderson(Founder)inMike Carter(Founder)inSteven H(Founder)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsObvious VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCantos VenturesDarco CapitalY Combinator8090 Industries+1 more
Forto is a freight forwarding and logistics platform that manages international cargo transportation for enterprise brands.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Michael Wax(Founder & CEO)inErik Muttersbach(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsCavalry VenturesCherry VenturesG SquaredGeneral CatalystInven CapitalIris Capital+5 more
Frey operates in global trade of containerised agricultural commodities, combining data-driven logistics optimization with technology to manage the movement and distribution of agricultural products across international supply chains.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply Chain
Jeff Løcke Laursen(CEO)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
HIVED is the UK's first parcel delivery company designed for e-commerce, operating with a focus on sustainable and technology-enabled delivery methods.
CleantechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainUK, GB
Murvah Iqbal(Founder)inMathias Krieger(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsEka VenturesEverywhere VenturesGlobal BrainMarunouchi Innovation PartnersNordicNinjaPlanet A Ventures+3 more
Huboo provides ecommerce fulfilment services, handling storage, picking, packing, and shipping for online brands.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
IncoDocs is a cloud-based platform that helps exporters and importers manage sales and trade documentation to simplify global commerce.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ben ThompsoninBrandon Boor(CEO)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesTransition Level Investments
ISEE AI builds fully autonomous yard trucks for industrial supply chain and logistics operations, combining an AI platform with software and hardware engineering to automate yard operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsCambridge, US
Yibiao Zhao(Executive Officer, Director)inLe Yu(Director)
BoardReed Sturtevant(Director)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBoston Seed CapitalEniac VenturesHyperplane Venture CapitalSafar PartnersSamsung NextThe Engine Ventures+1 more
Delivers actionable supply chain performance data for shippers, brokers, and carriers.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSan Francisco, US
Brian Cristol(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Stauffer(Executive Officer, Director)Philip O'Connor(Director)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesKindred VenturesW11 Capital
Kvasir Technologies develops a biomass liquefaction process to produce sustainable biofuel for heavy transportation and shipping, converting agricultural waste residues without competing with food production.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCopenhagen, DK
Joachim Bachmann Nielsen(CEO & Co-founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsThe Footprint Firm
Loadsmart provides freight and logistics technology, including digital freight brokerage, managed transportation and consultancy, procurement and execution software, dock scheduling (Opendock), computer-vision yard visibility tools, and a carrier TMS.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US
Ricardo Salgado(Executive Officer, Director)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsSoftbank Latin America FundBlackRockChromo InvestKluz VenturesNew Ground VenturesPrimary Venture Partners+2 more
MODIFI provides a digital platform for cross-border trade finance, letting exporters and importers onboard online, receive payment right after shipping, and track trades and supplier payouts in one dashboard.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBainbridge Island, US
Jan Wehrs(Founder)inSven Brauer(Founder)inNelson Holzner(Co-Founder & CEO)inJames Poss(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Matthew Otepka(Executive Officer)J. Todd Larson(Executive Officer)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsIncubate FundNeva Sgr.PICUS CAPITALGlobal Founders CapitalHighCape CapitalPathway Bioventures
Nabu automates customs filings end-to-end, processing clearance requests and data from multiple sources to generate compliant, ready-to-submit customs declarations.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainStrasbourg, FR
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstars
Ofload offers a Carbon Analytics Platform that tracks and reports logistics carbon emissions using the GLEC-accredited methodology, giving shippers real-time dashboards to measure Scope 3 emissions and set reduction targets.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSydney, AU
Geoffroy(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsFoundamentalJungle VenturesLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalRocket Internet SEFlash Ventures+3 more
Onomondo provides cellular IoT connectivity through a network built specifically for IoT, offering global coverage, cloud integrations, and SIM/eSIM options for businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Henrik Aagaard(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsPeople VenturesVerdane
Pactum builds autonomous AI agents that negotiate supplier contracts and manage procurement at enterprise scale.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMountain View, US
Kristjan Korjus(Executive Officer, Director)inKaspar Korjus(Executive Officer, Director)inMartin Rand(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardBen Blume(Director)inJosh Zelman(Director)inThies Sander(Director)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investors3VCInsight PartnersKarma VenturesMetaplanetNordicNinjaPortfoLion Capital Partners+3 more
A content site publishing guides about animation, VFX, film production, and game design education in Canada, covering topics like software choices, diploma applications, tuition costs, and immigration/work permit rules for students.
EdTechMedia & Entertainment
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Prometheus Fuels develops systems that convert intermittent renewable energy into liquid fuels for remote electrification.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergySanta Cruz, US
Rob McGinnis(Founder/CEO)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesEmles Venture PartnersExpaMetaplanetY CombinatorARCH Venture Partners+3 more
Spacefill provides an Order Management System (OMS) that unifies inventory across warehouses, stores, and 3PLs, and automates order routing, prioritization, returns, and ship-from-store orchestration.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Maxime Huzar(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsLa FamigliaNGP Capital
Spoiler Alert helps businesses with global supply chains reduce food waste and sell surplus inventory, addressing food insecurity and environmental sustainability challenges.
B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyClimate TechData & InfrastructureFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBoston, US
Ricky Ashenfelter(Cofounder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersFTW VenturesLaunchCapitalTechstarsCollaborative Fund
Startchy is a company associated with a product called Yumbrella, which the page states is launching internationally in the U.S.
Sector Agnostic
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsLoftyInc Capital
TeleSense provides wireless sensors and data-science software that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide in stored grain to detect and prevent spoilage.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTSunnyvale, US
Naeem Zafar(Co-Founder and CEO)inNick Garner(Co-Founder & Chief Engineer)Ali Ahmed(Chief Technology Officer)Mark Palmquist(Director)Soren Schroder(Director)John Tingleff(Executive Officer)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesFulcrum Global CapitalMindset VentureRadicle Growth
7bridges provides a platform for designing and managing integrated, adaptable, and resilient supply chains across global operations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Crane Venture Partners
Trella operates a digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with vetted carriers for trucking and logistics across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesCairo, EG
Omar Hagrass(Founder)inAli El Atrash(Founder)inPierre Saad(Founder)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investors4DX VenturesFlucas VenturesFoundation VenturesLoftyInc CapitalNext Billion Capital PartnersVentureSouq+4 more
Unmade provides digital infrastructure and automation software for apparel and sportswear brands to manage customization, small-batch production, and demand-driven manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsBackedBallpark VenturesFELIX CAPITALTechstarsC4 VenturesConnect Ventures+2 more
Vertoro is a bio-based chemicals company that converts woody and agricultural residues into green alternatives to fossil crude oil for use as platform products in materials, chemicals, and fuels.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsMaastricht, NL
Michael Boot(CEO)inPanos Kouris(CTO)inDirk den Ouden(Chief Executive Officer)in
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsClimate Tech PartnersSHIFT Invest
Vizion provides APIs and data platforms for real-time ocean and rail container tracking, delivering standardized shipping events into ERP, TMS, and other systems.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAtlanta, US
Kyle Henderson(Executive Officer, Director)Tyler Hughes(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVasant Kamath(Director)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investorsMS&AD VenturesService Provider CapitalTech Square VenturesValuestream VenturesBigfoot Capital
WasteFuel produces sustainable fuels from waste materials for hard-to-abate industries including maritime shipping, aviation, and heavy transport.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy
Guillaume LucciMark DennesPar LindstromPatrick Mitchell(Chief Strategy Officer)Robert McLearon(Chief Financial Officer)Nick Hurd
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
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Wiliot manufactures battery-free Bluetooth sensors for supply chain visibility and develops AI-powered platform software that converts continuous sensing data into real-time supply chain intelligence.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
Co-investors83NorthCerity Partners VenturesGrove VenturesM VenturesNorwest Venture PartnersQualcomm Ventures+2 more
ZigZag offers a SaaS-based returns management platform that integrates with retailer websites to handle product returns.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB
Al Gerrie(CEO & Founder)
PartnerShereen Zarkani· solo GP
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latest coverage across their companies
Captura · desmoinesregister.com · Aug 18, 2026
Carbon · energy.gov · Aug 14, 2026
Baton · wafb.com · Jun 29, 2026
Nabu · thesaasnews.com · Jun 2, 2026
Wiliot · finsmes.com · Apr 28, 2026
Dexory · finsmes.com · Apr 7, 2026
Einride · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Maersk Growth made?
- Maersk Growth has 33 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Maersk Growth invest at?
- Maersk Growth invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Maersk Growth's typical check size?
- Maersk Growth typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.
- What sectors does Maersk Growth focus on?
- Maersk Growth focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Does Maersk Growth lead rounds?
- Maersk Growth typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Maersk Growth co-invest with?
- Maersk Growth most often shares deals with NordicNinja, Y Combinator, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, among 103 tracked co-investors.
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