Kaiko Systems, a leader in AI-based frontline intelligence for the maritime industry, announced a €6 million Series A funding round led by Hi inov and Flashpoint Venture Growth, with continued support from Motion Ventures. The total amount of external financing reached €9 million.
This new funding round will advance Kaiko Systems’ expansion into new markets, advance product development to incorporate more extensive AI capabilities, and solidify its role in enhancing safety, compliance, and efficiency in asset-heavy industries.
The importance of efficient operations has been growing as recent geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in maritime logistics. This emphasizes the need for real-time operational intelligence and predictive maintenance to ensure continuity.
Kaiko Systems’ platform addresses these challenges by enabling shipping companies to streamline safety inspections, optimize maintenance workflows, and reduce compliance risks through AI-powered data analysis. Today, leading maritime operators, including OSM Thome, Reederei F. Laeisz, TMS Cardiff Gas, and Columbia Shipmanagement, depend on Kaiko Systems to manage fleet-wide technical operations more effectively.
Kaiko Systems automates one of fleet management’s most time-consuming tasks – which is reviewing vast amounts of asset health data, crew performance and operational risk. And by analyzing thousands of inspection photos and crew reports with AI, it uncovers anomalies to drive proactive maintenance and reduce downtime. Real-time insights help shipping companies optimize operations, reduce costs, ensure compliance, and avert unplanned downtime, which can exceed $50,000 per day per vessel.
Kaiko Systems is exploring applications of its frontline intelligence platform in adjacent regulated industries, such as offshore energy, infrastructure maintenance, and industrial inspections. And the company’s international team of 30 tech and maritime experts across offices in Berlin, London, and soon Singapore has identified vast potential in sectors where real-time data-driven decision-making is critical for safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
KEY QUOTES:
“The maritime industry is under immense pressure to modernise amidst global uncertainties and operational challenges. This funding allows us to enhance our AI-driven capabilities, expand into new geographies, and equip technical teams with the tools to operate more safely and efficiently.”
– Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder & CEO of Kaiko Systems
“Kaiko Systems is addressing critical challenges in the maritime industry by bridging the gap between frontline teams and strategic decision-makers through intelligent data. Its platform offers a competitive advantage for shipowners seeking operational resilience and efficiency in a complex regulatory landscape.”
– Julius Jürging, Partner at Hi inov
“The need for digitisation is long overdue in maritime and other asset-heavy industries, and Kaiko Systems is uniquely positioned to lead this change. The team’s deep industry expertise and AI-driven approach make them an invaluable partner for the sector.”
– Tony Fedorov, Partner at Flashpoint Venture Growth
