# ShipFinex – Democratizing Maritime Asset Investment Through Blockchain

At **ShipFinex**, we believe the future of maritime investment is **inclusive, transparent, and decentralized**. For centuries, ship ownership was restricted to wealthy individuals and corporations. Today, we’re changing that by leveraging **blockchain technology and fractional ownership**, allowing anyone to invest in high-value maritime assets.

Our mission is simple: **Democratize access to the maritime industry**—one of the world’s most lucrative yet traditionally exclusive asset classes.

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### **ShipFinex Today: A Movement in the Making**

In **July 2022**, we relaunched [ShipFinex ](https://www.shipfinex.com/)with a bold vision—confirmed at our **Dubai seminar**, where industry leaders recognized that maritime investment must evolve.

Today, ShipFinex is more than a platform—it’s a **global movement** reshaping how people invest in ships.

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### **Our Journey: From Vision to Reality**

#### **2017: The Spark of Innovation**

* Discovered blockchain’s potential to **democratize ownership** and bring transparency to maritime finance.
* Envisioned a future where **anyone could invest in ships**, not just billionaires.

#### **2019: A Pivotal Moment**

* A meeting with a **visionary ship broker** in the Middle East reaffirmed our mission.
* Decided to **focus on empowering the community**, not just shipowners.

#### **2020: The Digital Shift**

* The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, proving the need for **decentralized, accessible investment models**.
* ShipFinex emerged as the **future of maritime finance**.

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### **Leadership & Governance**

#### **Non-Executive Directors**

* **Zain Umer** (Digital Assets Regulatory Lead, University of Cambridge)
* **Vivek Seth** (Sr. VP, Marine Services, ADNOC Logistics & Services)
* **Shailesh Bhala** (COO, Best Oasis Limited)
* **RK Sethi** (COO, YC Ventures)
* **Dipak Karki** (Managing Director, DK2 Limited)

#### **Advisory Board**

* **Dr. Krishna Prasad** (Ex-Chairman, ICS Middle East)
* **Dr. Bernard Kronfellner** (Partner & Associate Director, BCG)
* **Mr. José Pereira** (Partner, Caerus Ventures)

#### **Marine Asset Technical Committee (MATC)**

Ensuring **transparency, integrity, and compliance** in maritime asset tokenization.

* **Capt. Ashok Mahapatra** (Ex-Director, IMO Regulatory Authority, Chair)
* **Mr. Krishna Prasad** (Ship Chartering & Maritime Finance Expert)
* **Mr. Jagmeet S Makkar** (Maritime Arbitration & Incident Investigation Expert)
* **Capt. Amarjit Kauchhur** (Maritime Flag State Affairs VP)
* **Mr. Nikeel Idnani** (Classification Society & Technical Matters Expert)
* **Mr. Nijoe Joseph** (Maritime Legal Affairs Expert)
* **Mr. Prasanna Lohar** (Banking & Technology Specialist)
* **Dr. B. Kronfellner** (Digital Banking & Finance Expert, BCG)

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### **Meet Our Core Team**

A passionate group of **maritime experts, blockchain innovators, and financial leaders** working to redefine ship ownership.

* **Vikas Pandey** – Founder & CEO
* **Suraz Kottakki** – Founder & COO
* **Ravi Shankar** – Co-Founder & CCO
* **Kawal Arora** – Co-Founder & CTO
* **Tony Dagher** – Co-Founder & Chairman
* **Manish Kumar** – CISO & DPO

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### **Our Trusted Ecosystem Partners**

Collaboration drives innovation. We work with leading organizations in **blockchain, maritime, and finance** to ensure security, compliance, and growth.

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* **BCG** | **Tokeny** | **Polygon** | **TMC** | **The Captain’s Table**
* **VesselsValue** | **Marine Insight** | **ICS** | **Sub & Substance**
* **Circle** | **VesselFinder** | **Fireblocks** | **YC Venture**

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### **Join the Maritime Investment Revolution**

ShipFinex is **breaking barriers** in maritime finance by:\
✅ **Fractional Ownership** – Invest in ships with small amounts.\
✅ **Blockchain Security** – Transparent, fraud-proof transactions.\
✅ **Global Accessibility** – Open to all, not just institutional investors.

🚢 **Be part of the future. Invest in maritime assets like never before**


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