ShipFinex – Democratizing Maritime Asset Investment Through Blockchain
Revolutionizing Ship Ownership for Everyone
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.
ShipFinex Today: A Movement in the Making
In July 2022, we relaunched ShipFinex 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.
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.
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)
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
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
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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