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SaaS platform automating maritime operations for ship operators, focusing on crew changes and port communications.
Greywing has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Greywing.
Greywing was founded in 2019 by Nick Clarke (Founder).
Greywing has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Greywing, based in Singapore, provides a SaaS platform that automates maritime operations for ship operators, focusing on anything getting on or off vessels excluding cargo, such as crew changes and port communications. The company's comprehensive suite of tools, including Flotilla for vessel monitoring, Semaphore for port-agent coordination, QuickFly, and SeaGPT for AI-driven insights, leverages AI, big data, and generative AI to streamline processes, reduce costs, and optimize commercial shipping decisions. Greywing has secured $2.5 million in total seed funding, with its latest round in October 2021 attracting investments from prominent firms such as Y Combinator, Flexport, Transmedia Capital, and Signal Ventures. The firm operates with a lean team of 3-5 employees and generates less than $5 million in annual revenue, serving ship owners, managers, and vessel fleet operators within the maritime industry. Greywing was founded in 2019 by Nick Clarke.
Greywing has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | $3M Seed | — | Alumni Ventures, David Ibnale, Bascom Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Infinite Capital, Invariantes Fund, Moment Ventures, Tribe Capital, Unusual Ventures, Clark Landry, Kurt Bilafer, Marco A. Casas, Sahin Boydas, Entrepreneur First, Flexport, Motion Ventures, Rebel Ventures, Nikolas Pyrgiotis, Transmedia Capital, Y Combinator | Announced |
Greywing was founded in 2019 by Nick Clarke (Founder).
Greywing has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Greywing's investors include Alumni Ventures, David Ibnale, Bascom Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Infinite Capital, Invariantes Fund, Moment Ventures, Tribe Capital, Unusual Ventures, Clark Landry, Kurt Bilafer, Marco A. Casas.
Key people at Greywing.
Greywing is a Singapore-based maritime technology company that provides an AI-driven platform designed to optimize and automate maritime operations. Its flagship product, the CRY4 platform, integrates diverse maritime data sources to deliver real-time insights and predictive analytics for voyage planning, crew management, route optimization, and compliance with travel regulations. By streamlining complex workflows such as crew changes, flight arrangements, and port call planning, Greywing helps maritime operators reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks associated with voyage management[1][2][3].
The platform primarily serves vessel owners, charterers, ship management companies, and crew managers, offering tools like Flotilla for fleet monitoring, Landfall for crew risk reporting, and Semaphore for port-agent communications. Greywing’s AI-powered solutions address the industry's challenges of siloed data and manual processes, enabling smarter decision-making and operational automation[1][2][4].
Founded in 2019 in Singapore by Nick Clarke, a former Royal Marine Commando turned entrepreneur, and Hrishi Olickel, a technologist with a background in parametric insurance and robotics, Greywing emerged from the founders’ recognition of inefficiencies in maritime operations. The idea took shape at Entrepreneurs First in Singapore, where the co-founders met and combined domain insight with technical expertise. Early traction came from addressing urgent industry needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as managing crew changes amid travel restrictions, which validated the platform’s value[2][3].
Greywing rides the growing trend of digital transformation and AI adoption in the traditionally manual and fragmented maritime industry. The timing is critical as shipping faces increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, comply with evolving regulations, and reduce environmental impact. Market forces such as globalization, pandemic-driven disruptions, and sustainability mandates create demand for integrated, data-driven platforms like Greywing. By automating complex maritime workflows and enabling predictive decision-making, Greywing influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for operational intelligence and environmental accountability in shipping[3][6].
Looking ahead, Greywing is poised to expand its influence by deepening AI capabilities, broadening data integrations, and enhancing sustainability features. Trends such as decarbonization, crew welfare, and digital compliance will shape its product roadmap. As maritime operators increasingly seek automation and real-time intelligence, Greywing’s platform could become the industry standard "operating system" for maritime, driving efficiency and resilience across global shipping networks. Its continued innovation and strategic partnerships will likely accelerate adoption and ecosystem impact, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of maritime digital transformation[3][6].
