Tilla, a Berlin, Germany-based maritime technology startup transforming crew logistics, has raised €2 million in funding, bringing its total funding to €4 million.
Investors
The round was led by Motion Ventures, with strategic participation from the Belgian shipping company EXMAR.
Motion Ventures is a venture capital fund catalyzing digital and energy transitions across global supply chains. Backed by a unique network of corporate leaders, industry executives, and government partners, the fund empowers founders to navigate complexities and achieve unparalleled success.
Tilla Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to scale its global team, expand into APAC and Mediterranean markets, and develop new AI-driven features and financial tools within its platform.
About Tilla
Founded in 2021 by Niklas Weidmann and Narayan Venkatesh, Tilla provides an AI-powered platform that digitizes and automates the entire crew change process for the maritime industry, from planning, automated flight management, to invoice management and reporting. It integrates real-time voyage data, flight schedules, port agency inputs, and crew information. Used by companies such as Peter Döhle, Essberger, EXMAR, and Seatrade, Tilla has already facilitated over 35,000 crew trips across more than 500 vessels. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Tilla’s mission is to serve as the digital backbone of the human force that drives the shipping industry.
Funding Details
Company: Tilla Technologies GmbH
Raised: €2.0M
Round: Undisclosed
Funding Date: July 2025
Lead Investor: Motion Ventures
Additional Investors: EXMAR
Company Website: https://www.tilla.tech/
Software Category: Maritime Tech / Crew Logistics / AI Operations Platform
Source: Darja Köhne