Ocean Smart Raises Seed Funding

Ocean Smart, a South Korea-based AI-native maritime platform startup, has raised seed funding to accelerate the development of its AI-powered maritime solutions.

Investors

Korea Investment Accelerator

Ocean Smart Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to build out its initial feeder network and scale its AI-driven operational optimization infrastructure.

About Ocean Smart

Founded by serial entrepreneur Changhyun Yoo and Gregory White, Ocean Smart is dedicated to transforming maritime logistics through AI-native software. The company builds an AI-native platform designed to digitize core decision-making workflows in the shipping industry, such as route planning, capacity allocation, and schedule coordination. The platform integrates vessel data to generate real-time routing plans and schedule adjustments.

Funding Details

Company: Ocean Smart
Round: Seed
Funding Date: June 4, 2026
Lead Investor: Korea Investment Accelerator
Software Category: Maritime Logistics
Company Website: https://oceansmart.ai
Source: https://en.wowtale.net/2026/06/04/234189/