Spot Ship, a London, UK-based company that provides a SaaS platform for ship chartering, has raised £1 million in funding.
Investors
The round was led by Ventures.eu, with participation from Improbable CEO Herman Narula, Tradeworks.vc, Marcel Kind, and other industry specialists.
Ventures.eu is a Lisbon-based venture capital firm that launched in early 2025. The firm focuses on early-stage European innovations, particularly those derived from the European Commission’s R&D programs. It offers institutional checks ranging from €250k to €4 million.
Spot Ship Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to scale its AI-driven platform, expand product development, and accelerate commercial growth across global shipping markets.
About Spot Ship
Founded in 2019 by James Kellett and Henry Waterfield, Spot Ship is a technology company focused on improving efficiency in maritime logistics. Its SaaS platform uses advanced AI and machine learning, combined with global fleet tracking, to automate complex data processing and streamline decisions. Headquartered in the UK, the company maintains a physical presence in key maritime hubs, including Monaco, Poland, and the Philippines.
Funding Details
Company: Spot Ship Exchange Holdings Ltd.
Raised: £1.0M
Round: Growth Round
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: Ventures.eu
Additional Investors: Herman Narula, Tradeworks.vc, Marcel Kind, other industry specialists
Company Website: https://www.spotship.com/
Software Category: MaritimeTech / AI Logistics Platform
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/01/14/spot-ship-closes-ps1m-round-led-by-ventureseu-to-modernise-ship-chartering/