theDOCK

theDOCK is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Haifa, Israel. It specializes in investing in startups that are developing technologies for the maritime, supply chain, and offshore sectors. theDOCK fosters collaboration among three primary communities: entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors. By connecting leading corporations with innovative startups, the firm promotes digital advancements aimed at enhancing efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability within these industries. Through its diverse portfolio, theDOCK aims to drive significant changes in the maritime and supply chain sectors, while also providing investors with the opportunity to benefit from the innovative solutions emerging from this ecosystem.

Hannan Carmeli

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Nir Gartzman

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

Michal Hendel-Sufa

Principal

Past deals in Transport and logistics

Harbor Lab

Series A in 2024
Harbor Lab offers a cloud-based software platform tailored for ship owners, management companies, and charterers, focusing on enhancing port operations and disbursement processes. The platform aims to optimize port cost management and streamline disbursement account analysis, thereby improving operational efficiencies for its users. By providing tools that facilitate better financial management, Harbor Lab supports its clients in navigating the complexities of maritime logistics and finance.

Orca AI

Series A in 2023
Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 by Navy veterans, based in the United States. The company specializes in a software solution that leverages artificial intelligence and computer vision to enhance the operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability of shipping companies. Its platform focuses on managing vessel data to detect, analyze, and alert users to hazardous scenarios in waterways and deep waters. By October 2024, Orca AI had secured bookings for 900 vessels, with 550 installations completed, earning the trust of major industry players across various shipping segments. The company's system aims to reduce collisions and prevent human error, thereby enabling crews to make informed decisions in critical situations. Orca AI has raised $38 million in funding from venture capitalists in the US, UK, and Israel and has a workforce of 80 employees across offices in London, Athens, Singapore, and Tel Aviv.

Harbor Lab

Seed Round in 2022
Harbor Lab offers a cloud-based software platform tailored for ship owners, management companies, and charterers, focusing on enhancing port operations and disbursement processes. The platform aims to optimize port cost management and streamline disbursement account analysis, thereby improving operational efficiencies for its users. By providing tools that facilitate better financial management, Harbor Lab supports its clients in navigating the complexities of maritime logistics and finance.

WaveBL

Series A in 2019
WaveBL is a digital platform that leverages proprietary blockchain technology to facilitate the electronic transfer of trade documents, specifically electronic Bills of Lading (eBL). The platform ensures instant, encrypted, and authenticated transactions while adhering to universal processes and regulations. It is designed to cater to the diverse needs of stakeholders in the trade ecosystem, including shipping companies, agents, brokers, and banks. By enabling secure and remote communication over a decentralized network, WaveBL supports faster digitalization and adoption in global trade, bolstered by strong partnerships with leading firms in the industry.

DockTech

Pre Seed Round in 2019
DockTech is a technology company that specializes in water depth monitoring, offering a platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of maritime operations. By utilizing cloud and AI-based systems, DockTech provides real-time insights into waterway conditions, which assist in optimizing cargo capacity and improving the safety of navigation. The platform also helps reduce seabed maintenance costs and supports better resource allocation in ports. Through its predictive capabilities and dynamic data analysis, DockTech contributes to the overall efficiency of the maritime supply chain, ensuring safe navigation and maximizing cargo utilization on ships.
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