Motion Ventures

🌊 Shaping the Future of Maritime Innovation at PIER71™ Great Circle 2024! 🚢 At Motion Ventures, we believe innovation happens at the intersection of collaboration and bold ideas. Last week, the 8th Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2024 Grand Finals, held as part of PIER71™ Great Circle 2024, demonstrated exactly that – a celebration of pioneering solutions tackling the toughest challenges in maritime. With start-ups from 35 countries addressing issues ranging from decarbonisation to operational resilience, the event highlighted the incredible progress we’re making as an industry. For Motion Ventures, it was a chance to connect with changemakers and reaffirm our commitment to driving real-world impact. 🏆 Spotlighting the Winners Each of the winners brought something transformative to the table, from autonomous vessels cleaning our waters to cutting-edge wind propulsion systems paving the way for greener shipping. Solutions like these remind us why we’re in this space – to support scalable ideas that solve the complex problems facing the maritime ecosystem. 📈 Accelerating Momentum in MarineTech Since its inception, PIER71™, driven by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and National University of Singapore, has built an ecosystem that empowers start-ups to succeed. The impressive traction achieved this year, including nearly S$17 million raised in 2024, shows that this isn’t just about ideas – it’s about execution, collaboration, and scaling solutions that matter. 💡 Our Takeaway Events like these are more than just competitions – they’re platforms to uncover untapped potential, spark fresh conversations, and create synergies between stakeholders. At Motion Ventures, we’re not just observers; we’re active partners in this journey, focused on enabling bold founders to navigate the maritime industry’s unique challenges. 🚀 Here’s to scaling ideas, fostering collaboration, and building the future of maritime together. Thank you, PIER71™ and MPA, for creating a thriving hub for maritime innovation. #PIER71GreatCircle #MaritimeInnovation #MotionVC #MarineTech #VentureCapital #FutureOfMaritime

🌏 Driving innovation for the future of the maritime industry! 🌊 Motion Ventures’ Belle Lim recently had the honour of speaking at the 2024 Qingdao Global Ocean Development Forum in China, an event co-hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources of China and the Shandong Provincial People’s Government. This inaugural forum brought together over 600 global participants, including government leaders, business executives, and thought leaders, to tackle key challenges and explore opportunities in the blue economy. Belle shared insights during the session titled “Promoting an Innovative Startup Ecosystem as a Major Driver for Blue Economy Development.” The discussion highlighted the crucial role of startups in fostering innovation, building dynamic partnerships, and accelerating sustainable growth across the maritime and ocean industries. The forum also featured parallel discussions on blue finance, sustainable ports, and the role of disruptive technologies in shaping the future of the ocean economy. With its blend of expert panels, bilateral meetings, and supporting exhibitions, the event provided an impactful platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Thank you to the organisers for creating such a meaningful dialogue. We’re excited to continue championing innovation and sustainability in maritime! #MaritimeInnovation #BlueEconomy #GlobalOceanDevelopment #Startups #MotionVC

🌟 Product innovation meets collaboration in Bangalore! 🌟 The Motion Ventures team recently had the pleasure of visiting our portfolio company, FrontM, in Bangalore. During our time together, we deep-dived into strategising FrontM’s product expansion plans, leveraging the strong industry traction and growing interest from key players in the maritime space. The conversations were energising and focused on taking bold steps to scale innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. It’s always inspiring to see such synergy between our portfolio companies and the Motion Ventures team. FrontM’s drive to push boundaries aligns perfectly with our vision of building a better, more connected future for the maritime industry. Here’s to continued growth, impactful partnerships, and paving the way for the future of maritime innovation! 🌊🚀 #VentureCapital #MaritimeInnovation #Collaboration #StartupGrowth #MotionVC

🚀 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲! 🌐 With a fresh look and improved functionality, our new site makes it easier than ever for maritime professionals to find and explore the products that address their specific challenges. Whether it’s enhancing vessel health management, ensuring SIRE 2.0 compliance, or managing technical workflows, Kaiko Systems is here to support you. 🛠️ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 Our adaptable solutions empower shipping companies to optimize their operations with a suite of tools that are tailored to evolving maritime requirements. This flexibility means Kaiko Systems grows with you, adapting to changing regulations, operational goals, and fleet needs. Discover how our AI-driven solutions can simplify maritime operations, reduce risks, and boost efficiency. Check out the new page here: www.kaikosystems.com

Writing, thinking or investing? What if, I could do all three? Thrilled to be joining Motion Ventures! Two years after launching the very first newsletter, writing about maritime ventures' deals, digital and decarbonisation announcements, I'm beyond excited to continue this journey from within a VC - joining the investments team! Grateful to many, many colleagues in the Wilhelmsen group after four fun, engaging and rewarding years. In Motion Ventures, we support bold founders bring transformative ideas to life in maritime tech and global supply chains. How? We provide founders with not just capital, but access to a powerful network, strategic mentorship, and a pathway to scale in a sector poised for innovation. Building something big? Let's talk.

🚢 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