theDOCK
Venture capitalSeed · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
theDOCK backs bold founders operating in the maritime and logistics industries as these sectors undergo digital transformation. Its investment focus spans vessel operation and autonomous shipping, port optimization and automation, supply chain and logistics, offshore and energy, sustainability, cybersecurity/safety, and underwater operations. The firm emphasizes that its portfolio companies have attracted significant co-investments and follow-on rounds from leading global funds, positioning maritime tech as a 'blue ocean of opportunities.'
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteA veteran hi-tech executive who previously served as President and Co-CEO of NASDAQ-listed ClickSoftware for over 16 years, worked as an operating consultant at Francisco Partners, and directed international activity at the Israeli Innovation Authority. He is a Naval Academy graduate and holds a computer science degree from the Technion.
A maritime, hi-tech, and clean-tech professional with roughly a decade of management roles across navy and civilian sectors, including chief engineer of a navy vessel and business development for a multinational. He holds a business management degree from Reichman University.
Founder and leader of Deloitte Greece and its global shipping and ports business, overseeing the NYSE/NASDAQ listings of 10 Greek shipping companies. He works with fintech startups and invests in companies addressing pain points in global shipping.
A senior shipping and logistics executive with 30 years of experience, including 25 years at A.P. Møller Maersk. He serves as non-executive Vice Chairman at Unifeeder and a senior advisor at BCG, and holds an MBA from IMD.
A research and hi-tech professional with experience in data analysis and project management, having worked as a research assistant and a software developer in the IDF's MAMRAM unit. She holds an honors degree in psychology and political science from Ben-Gurion University.
A hi-tech professional with over 20 years of experience in information systems, IT, and product management, having held roles at companies such as VocalTec and TimeToKnow. She holds an industrial engineering degree and an Executive MBA from Tel-Aviv University.
A communications and marketing professional experienced in global marketing strategy and investor relations, including managing IR for a NASDAQ-traded SaaS company. She holds a communications degree and is a certified Investor Relations Manager.
A seasoned executive with over 25 years of turnaround management in tech, having served as CEO of Applied Materials (Israel), CEO of Orbit Communication Systems, and GM of KLA-Tencor (Israel). He is a Naval Academy graduate with engineering and MBA degrees from the Technion.
A certified lawyer with extensive experience in finance and capital markets, having served on management committees at UBS Israel and Edmond de Rothschild in Israel. She co-founded and leads NEOME, an Israeli female investment club, and invests in startups.
A shipping and logistics executive with a 43-year career at the NYK Group spanning maritime shipping, terminals, cargo airlines, logistics, and DX innovation. He holds an economics degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Stanford.
A former Israeli Navy patrol ship commander and Naval Academy instructor who now works as an associate at theDOCK focusing on deal flow and innovation in maritime and logistics. He holds a political science degree from the University of Haifa.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does theDOCK invest at?
- theDOCK invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does theDOCK focus on?
- theDOCK focuses on Cybersecurity, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamNir Gartzman from theDOCK talks about Start-Up Nation Finder - YouTube
Start-Up Nation Central · Nir Gartzman
Finals Virtual Event: Maritime Autonomous Systems Challenge
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theDOCK Maritime Autonomous Systems Challenge (thyssenkrupp/ATLAS ELEKTRONIK)
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theDOCK Corporate-Startup Collaboration Webinar Series: Featuring Zeaborn & Closelink
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theDOCK Corporate-Startup Collaboration Webinar Series: Featuring UPS & AiDock
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theDOCK Corporate-Startup Collaboration Webinar Series: Featuring Liberty & Orca AI
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