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Shereen Zarkani

Investor

Managing Partner and Head of Maersk Growth at Maersk Growth

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Writes $1M – $50M checks

About

Shereen Zarkani, a 20+‑year Maersk operator who ran global sales, was tapped by the CEO to bridge Maersk Growth and core, only investing where Maersk adds strategic value using ABCD framework.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Experience

  1. TrustpilotRegional GM & Head of Commercialcurrent2023 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  2. WindwardNon Executive Director2021 — 2024
  3. EinrideBoard Observer2022 — 2023
  4. Maersk GrowthManaging Partner2020 — 2023Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  5. A.P. Moller - MaerskVice President, Global Head of Sales2017 — 2020Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  6. A.P. Moller - MaerskHead of Reefer Management2015 — 2017Copenhagen Area, Denmark
  7. Seago LineChief Commercial Officer2012 — 2015Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  8. Seago LineCountry Cluster Manager (Egypt, Libya, Lebanon, Syria)2011 — 2012Egypt
  9. Maersk LineTrade and Marketing Manager2009 — 2011Egypt
  10. Maersk LineCustomer Care - General Manager2008 — 2009Denmark
  11. Maersk LineKey Client Management2007 — 2008Hong Kong SAR
  12. Maersk LineBusiness Development & Inside Sales Manager2006 — 2007Egypt
  13. Maersk LineAssistant Trade Manager - East Med Area Line Management2004 — 2006Italy
  14. Maersk LineMaersk Shipping Trainee2001 — 2004Egypt

Education

  1. The American University in CairoBachrelor's, Business Administration/ Marketing specialisation1996 — 2000

Skills & more

Shipping48Container32Transportation22Freight12International Shipping36Ocean6Freight Forwarding5International Logistics20Logistics8Logistics Management12Maritime3Export4
+12 moreAir FreightTransportation ManagementContract NegotiationPricingPortsCustoms RegulationsImportInternational TradeManagementNegotiationBusiness StrategyChange Management

Languages Arabic · English · Italian

  • Venture Capital Executive Program — UC Berkeley Executive Education

From Shereen's professional profile.

Deals · 46

CapturaSolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Jun 2026

AircelaSolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Jun 2022

FleetzeroSolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Jun 2022

TeleSenseSolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Jun 2020

PrometheusSolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Mar 2020

ISEESolo GP

via Maersk Growth · filed Sep 2017

AfreshSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

AltrisSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

BatonSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

BlueSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

CaSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

CarbmeeSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

ClockworkdeliverySolo GP

via Maersk Growth

DexorySolo GP

via Maersk Growth

EinrideSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

FortoSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

FreySolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Hived founders profile pictureSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Inco DocsSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Kvasir companySolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Load smartSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

ModifiSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

NabuSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

OfloadSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

OnomondoSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

PactumSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

SpacefillSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Spoiler AlertSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

The7BridgesSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

TrellaSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

UnmadeSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

VertoroSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

VizionSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

WiliotSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

YumbrellaSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

ArriveSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

CarbonSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Huboo.CoSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Isometric TechnologiesSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

PoweredbyagainSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

RipeSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

StartchySolo GP

via Maersk Growth

ThehuubSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Torch team andSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

WastefuelSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

ZigzagSolo GP

via Maersk Growth

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters. Some rows are inferred. Not right? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Where does Shereen Zarkani work?
Shereen Zarkani is Managing Partner and Head of Maersk Growth at Maersk Growth.
What does Shereen Zarkani invest in?
Shereen Zarkani invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does Shereen Zarkani write?
Shereen Zarkani typically writes checks of $1M – $50M.

Same school

Also attended The American University in Cairo54

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+ 48 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Trustpilot6

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Also worked at Windward5

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Also worked at Einride9

Jessica SchultzPartner at NorthzoneTed PerssonInvestor at EQT VenturesAvantika DaingFounding Partner at Plum Alley InvestmentsMarek KiisaGeneral Partner at NordicNinjaTomosaku SoharaGeneral Partner at NordicNinjaIndra SharmaPartner at Peak

+ 3 more

Also worked at Maersk Growth5

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