A critical time to invest into maritime, ports, and logistics.
Why Now
For decades, the infrastructure that moves the world’s goods was treated as someone else’s problem. Ports, shipping lanes, inland waterways, and freight corridors were under built, under-digitized and largely ignored by venture capital.
That era is over.
The U.S. government has just declared maritime and logistics a national security priority. The Maritime Action Plan, the most ambitious attempt to revitalize the sector since The Merchant Marine Act of 1936, has put shipbuilding, port infrastructure, workforce, and fleet expansion at the center of federal economic policy. The plan explicitly calls for sweeping investments in AI, autonomy, and advanced vessel technologies.
This monumental change requires new thinkers and players who can adapt quickly and facilitate this landmark shift.
A Generational Reset
We are backed by the world’s largest strategic CVCs and ship-owning family offices, and led by leaders with unmatched access to the founders shaping this arena. TMV has spent years cultivating relationships and operator trust.
Value Proposition
We believe real partnership shows up in execution, not just capital. From the moment we invest, we focus on the work that actually moves the business: opening the right doors, bringing in the right people, and helping founders reshape an industry ripe for change.
Logistics Team
Logistics Advisors
Brant Ring is the CEO of ConGlobal, where he leads North America’s largest intermodal terminal operator. He brings deep experience across container logistics, terminal operations, and infrastructure at scale.
Doowan Lee is a Defense & National Security Advisor with experience at the U.S. Department of State. His work sits at the intersection of geopolitics, security, and global supply chains.
Alexandra Ciobotaru leads Automation Innovation at Maersk, focusing on advancing next-generation technologies across global logistics operations. She specializes in scaling automation and digital transformation within complex supply chains.
Pekka Ranta is the CTO of Fenix Marine Services, where he leads technology across one of the largest container terminals in the U.S., situated in the Port of Los Angeles. He brings deep expertise in terminal operations and digital infrastructure.
Will Urban is the former Chief Revenue Officer of Flexport, where he helped scale revenue from ~$600M to over $4.5B. A 25+ year logistics veteran, including senior roles at Expeditors, he now invests in and advises leading supply chain and industrial technology companies.
Alexander C. Hadjipateras is Chief Operating Officer of Dorian LPG (NYSE: LPG), where he leads commercial strategy, sale and purchase, and oversees operations across the company’s Athens platform. He previously held senior leadership roles across business development and commercial strategy. He is a Director on the Members Committee of the UK P&I Club and works closely with major energy companies on chartering and newbuilding strategy.
Testimonials
“We back founders who are building something the world hasn't seen yet. Our job is to roll up our sleeves alongside them, shaping strategy, opening doors, and holding the standard high. The network we've built across shipping, logistics, and global trade exists for one reason: to put wind in their sails.”
Marina Hadjipateras
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TMV
“TMV has been much more than a source of capital for us. They’ve been a hands-on partner in supporting our go-to-market and making valuable customer introductions. They've just been relentless in helping us open the right doors and get into the right rooms.”
Paul Albert-Lebrun
Co-Founder and CEO of Nodal Networks
