Shipfinex is a Dubai-based maritime fintech platform founded in 2018 that revolutionizes ship ownership by enabling fractional ownership of maritime assets through blockchain technology. The company aims to democratize maritime finance by making ship investment accessible to a wider audience, allowing investors to own fractions of ships with transparency and security powered by blockchain. Shipfinex uses blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence, and Web3 technologies to create an efficient, compliant, and liquid marketplace for maritime asset tokens (MATs), helping to solve liquidity issues in the maritime sector.
The platform allows users to start investing with as little as $1,000, providing fractional ship ownership opportunities that generate dividends and charter income. Shipfinex supports global maritime investments with benefits such as real-time asset valuation, smart contracts, capital access, and secondary market trading. It holds trusted licenses and regulatory approvals, including initial approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), ensuring a secure and compliant investment environment. The company has raised $1.5 million in seed funding led by Gaurav Mehta, Chairman of Best Oasis Limited, and other prominent maritime and finance leaders, fueling its growth and technology development.
Shipfinex maintains a strong digital presence with a mobile-friendly website and uses advanced cloud hosting, CRM, and marketing technologies. It operates from 15 Sheikh Zayed Street, Dubai, and actively engages the maritime and investor community through its website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. The platform promotes transparency, financial inclusion, and innovation in maritime finance, aiming to create new investment opportunities and improve operational efficiency in the shipping industry.
