Shipfinex utilizes blockchain technology to tokenize maritime assets into Maritime Asset Tokens (MATs), enabling fractional ownership and investment in the shipping sector. This approach addresses the lack of accessibility and liquidity in the traditionally exclusive maritime investment market, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios and participate with lower capital requirements.
Funding
$1.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The maritime industry suffers from limited accessibility and liquidity, making it difficult for investors to participate and ship owners to raise capital. Traditional maritime asset investments require significant capital and lack the flexibility of more modern investment vehicles.
Solution
Shipfinex is a platform that tokenizes maritime assets using blockchain technology, creating Maritime Asset Tokens (MATs) that represent fractional ownership in ships. This allows both retail and institutional investors to access the maritime market with lower capital requirements and provides ship owners with a new avenue for raising capital. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of MATs, enhancing liquidity and transparency in maritime asset investments. By leveraging smart contracts, Shipfinex automates revenue sharing and ensures secure transactions between investors and ship owners.
Target Audience
Shipfinex targets both maritime industry investors seeking diversified investment opportunities and ship owners looking to raise capital through tokenization.
Features
- Tokenization of maritime assets into MATs, enabling fractional ownership.
- Secondary market for buying and selling MATs, enhancing liquidity.
- Smart contract-based automation of revenue sharing and transaction processing.
- KYC/AML compliance for investor onboarding.
- Access to a global network of investors for ship owners.
- Stable coin income distribution to investors based on charter revenue.
- Integration with the Polygon blockchain for secure and transparent transactions.
- Options for both custodial and non-custodial token storage solutions.