Berlin-based Blue Economy startup Tilla secured €2 million in a recent funding round. Global maritime VC firm Motion Ventures led the investment, with strategic participation from Belgian shipping company EXMAR. This round brings Tilla's total funding to €4 million since its 2021 founding.
Advancing Maritime Logistics Efficiency
Tilla developed a platform optimizing crew changes in the shipping industry. The company addresses a largely undigitized area, which accounts for significant operational costs.
The platform drives optimal crew change decisions and automates workflows using real-time data and integrations. It covers the complete crew change process, from planning to flight booking and reporting. Tilla's solution lowers crew change costs and improves crewing team productivity.
This capital infusion will enhance Tilla's platform capabilities and facilitate global expansion. The company plans to enter new international markets, including APAC and the Mediterranean. Tilla also aims to rapidly scale its global team.
Motion Ventures and EXMAR provide valuable maritime expertise and global networks. Their involvement strengthens Tilla's market position as it pursues becoming a leading end-to-end platform for crew change management. Tilla's platform has already facilitated over 35,000 crew trips.
The shipping industry undertakes approximately ten million crew trips annually, incurring estimated costs of €10.3 billion. Most processes remain manual and fragmented, unlike advanced solutions from companies like Project44 or FourKites in broader logistics. Tilla's AI-powered platforms integrate voyage schedules, crew details, and real-time flight information. This maritime technology reduces crew change costs by up to 24% and saves up to 40% in time.
Tilla's platform is deployed on over 500 vessels, serving clients and users in ten countries. Customers include Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, Essberger, and Wilson.
