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Shipfinex
Shipfinex is a maritime asset tokenization and exchange platform that enables fractional ship ownership starting from as little as USD 1000. It converts a ship's value into digital tokens on a blockchain, giving investors fractional ownership rights and a share of the ship's earnings, targeting retail and institutional investors interested in maritime asset investment.
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Description
Shipfinex operates a regulated digital platform that tokenizes real-world ships, allowing individuals and institutions to own fractional shares of vessels via blockchain-based tokens. Each ship listed on the platform is vetted, audited, and linked to a real-world maritime asset, with independent audits and verified valuations ensuring authenticity and accurate pricing. Investors can browse live ship offerings, purchase tokens representing fractional ownership, and earn a share of the ship's revenue tracked through a live dashboard, with all transactions and payouts recorded immutably on-chain for full transparency. The company holds an In-Principle Approval for Broker Dealer Services by VARA and operates as a Virtual Assets Service Provider, positioning itself as regulated and compliant in the UAE. Shipfinex serves retail investors, maritime industry professionals, and institutional stakeholders seeking liquidity and access to the traditionally exclusive multi-trillion-dollar shipping industry, and has been recognized with awards such as Rising Star at Shiptek 2025 Dubai and Best Innovative Startup at Shiptek Dubai 2023.Grant Funding
VC Funding
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2024
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$1.5M