Motion Ventures

🚢 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Motion Ventures Quarterly Connect last Thursday! 🙌 It was a pleasure to host the evening alongside our incredible ecosystem of maritime friends, including investors, portfolio companies, and industry supporters. Your presence and insights truly made it a memorable event! At Motion Ventures, we’re all about driving collaboration in maritime innovation, and it’s always inspiring to see so many passionate people come together to push the industry forward. Until the next one, stay connected and let’s keep building for the future of maritime together! 🌊 #maritimeinnovation #venturecapital #ecosystem #motionvc #maritime #collaboration

🌍 Copenhagen Highlights with Motion Ventures 🌍 Last week, Shaun Hon and Belle Lim represented Motion Ventures at the Smart Maritime Network SMAGIC Summit in Copenhagen, where we had the privilege of engaging in some exciting events: ⚓ Panel Discussion: Shaun joined Axel de Mégille, Mehran Zaker, Jonas Dalgaard Hoffmann, Christopher Rex, Alastair Horrocks and Niklas Holck on the panel to demystify maritime investment, sharing insights and trends shaping the future of maritime innovation. 🚢 Smart Maritime Innovation Sprint: A high-energy sprint with Studio 30 50 that brought together start-ups, investors, and corporates to tackle key challenges in the maritime sector. Teams collaborated to provide innovative solutions to issues such as decarbonisation, crew welfare, and port efficiency. 🍽️ Founders Get-Together: We also hosted an amazing gathering of founders at the Motion Ventures Get-Together. It was a great opportunity to strengthen connections and discuss the future of maritime tech over great conversations. Exciting times ahead as we continue to bridge the gap between start-ups, investors, and corporates, driving meaningful impact in the maritime industry. Let’s innovate together! 🌊💡 #MaritimeInnovation #Startups #VentureCapital #Copenhagen #SmartMaritime #MotionVentures

🌊 Team Visit to Wilhelmsen: Driving Innovation in Maritime 🌊 The Motion Ventures team had the opportunity to visit one of our key investors, Wilhelmsen group. Together, we engaged in deep discussions around the future of maritime innovation and explored how we can continue pushing boundaries to shape the industry's evolution. Wilhelmsen’s rich history and ongoing commitment to maritime transformation perfectly align with our vision of building a sustainable, forward-looking future for shipping and supply chains. 🚢 It’s through partnerships like these that we accelerate progress and work toward our shared goals in innovation and sustainability. Looking forward to the exciting road ahead! 🌍⚓️ #MaritimeInnovation #Sustainability #VentureCapital #FutureOfShipping #Partnerships #MotionVentures

Great to catch up with Shaun Hon , Founder of Motion Ventures (MV) and a good friend, as we continue to build on the strong partnership between Lloyd's Register and MV over the past two years. Together, we've been focused on driving innovation in the maritime ecosystem, enabling decarbonisation and digitalisation, key pillars for a more sustainable future in our industry. Excited about what the future holds as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible! #Innovation #MaritimeIndustry #Decarbonisation #Digitalisation #Sustainability #FutureOfShipping #TechnologyLeadership #PartnershipsForChange #GreenShipping #MaritimeEcosystem #MotionVentures #LloydsRegister #TechForGood #CleanEnergy #SmartShipping #ClimateAction

📰 Founders Spotlight Series #13: Pyxis 🔦 🔍 Backed by a network of 250 coastal vessels and 1,000 maritime professionals, Pyxis is paving the way for a more #sustainable future with its comprehensive suite of solutions, including #electric vessel manufacturing, an IoT-enabled #digital platform (Electra), and #charging infrastructure (Energy). Pyxis was founded to drive the transition from traditional, fossil-fuel-powered vessels to electric alternatives. In this series, we delve into the inspiring journeys of our startup founders who have transformed ideas into successful businesses, and are accelerating the growth of the industry with innovative tech solutions. Join us as we unveil the stories of these maritime trailblazers who are reshaping the industry. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gHJmA7Qb #MVFoundersSpotlight #maritimetech #electrification #IoT #pyxis #motionvc

🚢 Motion Ventures at SMAGIC’24 🌍 We’re excited to announce that Belle Lim, our Portfolio and Ecosystem Manager, will be representing Motion Ventures at this year’s SMAGIC’24 by Smart Maritime Network in Copenhagen! 🇩🇰 Belle will be leading the discussion on Supply Chain Visibility as a table expert during the event, sharing insights on the latest innovations driving transparency and efficiency in maritime supply chains. 🌊🔗 📅 Date: Thursday, 3 October 2024 📍 Venue: CPH Conference, DGI Byen, 🕘 Time: 0900 - 1630 Hosted by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by key industry players like Inmarsat, SMAGIC’24 is the ideal platform for thought leaders and innovators to come together to shape the future of smart maritime. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with Belle and gain valuable insights into the evolving world of maritime tech. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀 #SmartMaritime #SupplyChainVisibility #Innovation #MotionVentures #SMAGIC24 #womeninmaritime

How privileged to see several of our portfolio companies featured in Thetius’ “150 Most Innovative Companies in Maritime 2024” report by Thetius! 🚢⚓️ Shoutout to our amazing portfolio stars: 🚀 Kaiko Systems for their cutting-edge operational intelligence. 🌐 OceanScore for their work on emissions transparency and reporting. ⚡️ Pyxis leading sustainable innovation in maritime electrification. 🛒 ShipsKart for transforming procurement processes in the maritime sector. 📊 Signol with their behavioural change platform making waves in fuel efficiency. Should we also mention our past success stories? 🧐 A nod to DeepSea Technologies and HarborLab, our exited heroes who continue to lead the way in maritime innovation. And a special shoutout to our investors who also made the list: Lloyd's Register, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Kpler Big kudos to all! It’s a privilege to be part of this journey towards a cleaner, smarter, and more innovative maritime industry. Here’s to pushing boundaries! 🚀

A New Wave for Maritime Conservation 🌊 At Motion Ventures, we’re incredibly excited to witness the beginning of a powerful partnership between TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) and OceanX, a pioneering initiative led by Ray Dalio and Mark Dalio through the Dalio Philanthropies. This partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman of TPC, and Mark Dalio, marks a significant milestone in ocean research, conservation, and leadership development. This multi-year partnership is poised to amplify the impact of ocean innovation and preservation globally, leveraging the expertise of both organisations. As strong advocates for maritime innovation, we’re proud to support partnerships like this, which not only push the boundaries of what’s possible in marine science but also aim to create a sustainable, thriving blue planet for future generations. 🌍 #MarineInnovation #Sustainability #MotionVentures #OceanX #TPC

Navigating the Future of Maritime Investment! 🌊💡 We’re thrilled to announce that Shaun Hon will be speaking on a panel at the Smart Maritime Network Tokyo 2024 this 18th September. 🎤 Investing in Maritime Innovation 📍 Kaiun Club, Tokyo 🕒 15:00 - 16:00 JPT This panel will dive deep into the key issues, challenges, and opportunities shaping maritime innovation investments. Shaun will join a distinguished panel of experts to discuss: 💹 The current state of maritime investments in Japan, economic impacts, and emerging trends. 🔍 Demystifying the investment process in maritime innovation, and addressing common misconceptions. 💰 Funding challenges and opportunities, particularly with public-private partnerships and strategies to attract international investors. 🤝 How corporate collaborations can support startups and SMEs in driving innovation in maritime. Moderated by Nir Gartzman from theDOCK, the panel will also feature: • Takuya Sakamoto from MOL PLUS • Keitaro Watanabe from Iino Lines • Marina Hadjipateras from TMV If you’re in Tokyo, don’t miss the chance to join this insightful discussion on the future of maritime innovation! 🌏 #maritimeinnovation #venturecapital #MotionVentures #SmartMaritimeNetwork #maritime #investment #innovation

We are proud to announce our strategic partnership with OneLearn Global, a leader in maritime e-learning solutions. We’re bringing innovative, AI-enhanced, socially-driven e-learning solutions to seafarers, empowering them to access essential training anytime, anywhere — even offline! This collaboration directly aims to address the critical skills gap in the maritime industry and help maritime professionals stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector, ensuring readiness for the challenges of tomorrow. #maritimeinnovation #shippingnews #maritimelearning #seafarertraining