Innoport

Overview

Innoport is the venture capital arm of the Schulte Group, focusing on early-stage startups in the maritime and logistics industries. They aim to identify and support innovative technologies and business models that have the potential to disrupt these sectors. Their investment approach emphasizes adding value beyond capital by providing maritime domain knowledge and access to the Schulte Group's global network. The firm primarily invests in pre-seed and seed-stage ventures across Europe and Asia, seeking teams that challenge the status quo and think big. Innoport's strategy includes acting as sparring partners to founders, assisting in refining business models and developing growth strategies. They also facilitate connections to potential pilot projects, technical partnerships, and commercial collaborations within the Schulte Group. Innoport's portfolio includes companies like Portcast, Annea, zero44, Harbor Lab, and Gozem, reflecting their commitment to fostering innovation in the maritime and logistics sectors. Their investment philosophy centers on supporting founders from the discovery stage to successful exit, promoting portfolio companies within the wider Schulte Group network to accelerate growth and market adoption.

Investment Focus

• Innovative and high-potential early-stage startups in the maritime and logistics sectors
• Innovative technologies
• Disruptive business models
• Early-stage ventures
• Global maritime and logistics focus
• Teams challenging the status quo
• Founders with rigorous execution and creative vision

Portfolio Companies