theDOCK
Venture capitalSeed · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
theDOCK backs bold founders driving the digital transformation of the maritime and logistics industries. Its investment focus spans vessel operations and autonomous shipping, port optimization and automation, supply chain and logistics, and offshore/energy. Cross-cutting themes include sustainability, cybersecurity/safety/homeland security, and underwater operations. The firm highlights that its portfolio companies have attracted more than $300M in co-investments and follow-on rounds from leading global funds, positioning theDOCK as a specialist investor in what it calls a 'blue ocean of opportunities' within these traditionally under-digitized sectors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 14 of 15 portfolio companiesLogistics & Supply Chain ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×5Enterprise Software ×4Climate Tech ×3IoT ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Fintech ×2
HQs:Germany×1Israel×1Singapore×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathConbo provides real-time visual monitoring and asset tracking for operations, enabling users to gain visibility across assets, workflows, and equipment at multiple sites while integrating with existing infrastructure.
Data & InfrastructureIoT
Co-investorsAwz Ventures
DeviceTotal offers an agentless, AI-powered SaaS platform that detects and prioritizes vulnerabilities and security risks across OT, IoT, network, and security devices.
CybersecurityIoTSaaS
Co-investorsFusion VCTAU Ventures
DriveU.auto provides autonomous terminal tractor retrofit kits that convert existing port vehicle fleets into autonomous vehicles for container transport operations.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Co-investorsProeza Ventures
Flowfox is a platform that automates container import coordination between ocean carriers and importers, replacing manual email-based processes with integrated, real-time workflows.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsF-LOG VenturesTecPier
Gigablue develops microalgae carbon fixation and sinking technology for ocean-based carbon removal.
AI & Machine LearningClimate Tech
Co-investorsAIR CapitalAt One VenturesE44 Venturesfresh.fundGiTV, Inc.
HarborLab is an AI-powered platform that manages disbursement account costs for maritime port calls, providing visibility and control to DA teams, vessel operators, and commercial traders.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Antonis Malaxianakis(Founder)in
Co-investorsNotion CapitalTecPierTMVVentureFriendsAtomico
Hoopo offers a tracking and asset-intelligence platform that provides real-time visibility into fleet assets such as containers, chassis, and ground support equipment, including location history, dwell times, door status, and condition alerts.
IoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ittay Hayut(Founder)in
Co-investorsFusion VCGiTV, Inc.TAU Ventures
K2 Mobility provides digital software (marketed as PANION) for managing electric heavy-vehicle fleet charging, connecting transport plans, vehicle telemetry, charging infrastructure and grid data in real time.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsBrandenburg Kapital
OceanScore provides maritime emissions and compliance software that helps shipping companies, financial institutions, and ports manage regulatory obligations and measure environmental performance under schemes like EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsTecPier
Olea operates a digital trade finance platform that connects suppliers and buyers seeking financing with funders looking to invest in short-duration trade receivable assets.
Crypto & Web3FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSingapore, SG
Amelia Ng(CEO)
Co-investorsSC VenturesBBVA
Orca AI applies computer vision and deep learning to maritime shipping, providing situational awareness and automation tools to help commercial vessels navigate more safely and operate more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Yarden Gross(Co-founder & CEO)Dor Raviv(Co-founder & CTO)Shoval Bolotin(VP Product / Operations)Fabrizio Ferraro(Global Sales Lead)Lirit(CFO)Amit(VP R&D)
Co-investorsAnkona CapitalBrighton Park CapitalMizMaa VenturesOCV Partners
Voltify develops battery-electric locomotives and microgrid charging infrastructure for freight rail, reducing diesel fuel costs through renewable energy systems along rail corridors.
CleantechEnergyLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsE44 VenturesJ-Impact
WaveBL provides a blockchain-based platform for the instant, encrypted transfer of electronic bills of lading and trade documents in global shipping and commerce.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainKefar Sava, IL
Co-investorsContour Venture PartnersNFXReefknot InvestmentsTechstarsThirdstream Partners
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWAVE · tipranks.com · Jun 29, 2026
Olea · pymnts.com · Dec 23, 2025
Orca AI · calcalistech.com · May 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has theDOCK made?
- theDOCK has 15 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does theDOCK invest at?
- theDOCK invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does theDOCK focus on?
- theDOCK focuses on Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Who does theDOCK co-invest with?
- theDOCK most often shares deals with TecPier, E44 Ventures, Fusion VC, among 26 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamNir Gartzman from theDOCK talks about Start-Up Nation Finder
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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