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We are a maritime tech venture platform with a founder first approach

The Captain’s Table exists to support the maritime and logistics sector to address the demands and complexities of a changing world.

We bring together start-ups, industry leaders and regulators to find and implement solutions to our industry’s most pressing needs.

What we do

KaiCommunity: Start-ups

KaiCommunity is our start-up network, supporting founders from initial concepts to commercial growth and scaling.

KaiLab: Corporates

The Captain’s Table supports corporates in forming partnerships with start-ups or launching new ventures within a collaborative ecosystem.

Competitions

The Captain’s Table offers industry-leading events and challenges, such as the flagship Hong Kong start-up challenge, now in its seventh year.

50+ Industry Partners

30+ Alumni Companies

7+ Years of Experience

Our Sponsors

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Ecosystem Partners

Why The Captain’s Table

Hear what people in the industry have to say about us

The Captain’s Table has proven itself to be one of the (very) few independent, unbiased industry powerhouses for any start up to enter. The shipping industry is often seen as sluggish and slow to adopt – and that is probably personified by an inability for start-up’s both focused in maritime and outside of maritime to have a trusted platform to showcase their solutions. The Captain’s Table allows just that – a safe, professional space for start ups of all shapes and sizes to present their solutions to a packed room of industry experts without feeling like there’s a risk of being misunderstood.I would highly recommend any start up (irrespective of your financial journey; bootstrapped, VC funded etc) to apply.

Claire Georgeson

Psy Fyi

Winner ot the Captain’s Table, 2024, Cohort 6

Signing up to The Captain’s Table was the best decision Greywing made last year. The Captain’s Table program helped us 10X our Greywing pitch, with clear cut, actionable instructions. This improved our ability to paint a compelling picture of our business for Investors and Clients. At a deeper level, what really happened is that I was shown a higher degree of professionalism demonstrated during the program, and I have done my best to emulate it since.

Nick Clarke

CEO

Greywing

Winner of The Captain’s Table 2020

The Captain’s Table has been an exceptional accelerator and enabler for 13 Mari’s business. The forum provided access to the key industry contacts to further validate our product assumptions, attract investment and secure first clients. As a competition winner, it is also a great privilege to have the support of Lloyd’s Register and HFW.

Krassi Fotev

13 Mari

Winner of The Captain’s Table 2021

Everyone I spoke to thought it was perhaps the best event they’ve been to as part of any of these Maritime Week events, globally!

Angad Banga

COO Caravel Group

Chairman of HKSOA

Sponsor and Judge for The Captain’s Table 2019

The whole process has been absolutely incredible. The organisation, time and effort that has gone into delivering such an amazing event (including all the months of prep) is so appreciated. Thank you for providing an open and supportive atmosphere in which all of the start ups have grown this week – all the way through from the pitch prep to the speed dating and other events. Without doubt, the Captain’s Table has been the best investment of time.

Ellen Armsden

Crewdentials (Cohort 5)

Participating in the Captain’s Table was an incredible experience. It was a unique opportunity for us to present 123Carbon in front of a large live audience of experienced Marine experts and get valuable and honest feedback. For one week, supported by a great team, we focused relentlessly on the core values of our company and the impact it needs to have on the bottom-line performance of our customers. During and after the finals, the Captain’s Table provided us easy access to a high-level network and allowed us to expand our reach to the APAC region with new customers and partners.

Jeroen van Heiningen

123 Carbon

Winner of the Captain’s Table, 2022, Cohort 5

We had the pleasure of attending The Captain’s Table event and were thoroughly impressed with the level of organization and the quality of the attendees. It was a great opportunity for us to showcase our product and learn from other industry leaders. We particularly appreciated the roundtable discussions, which allowed us to engage in meaningful conversations with other participants and gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in our industry. We look forward to attending future Captain’s Table events and continuing to build meaningful relationships with other like-minded professionals.

Samyuktha Sriram

Clearbot

Winner of the Captain’s Table, 2022, Cohort 4

Featured Start-Ups

PsyFyi

SeaQ by PsyFyi is an advanced data collection tool that enhances onboard safety by identifying both behavioural and environmental risks by asking daily questions to the seafarer. SeaQ offers customized questions, while the interactive dashboard and regular reporting are tailored to support each company in driving change that boosts safety and profitability.

Official Website https://www.psy-fyi.com/

Fleet Robotics

Fleet Robotics mission is to become the global trusted source for automated tools and data for ship hulls from construction to decommissioning. Their first product is a unique vertical-climbing robotic system that autonomously cleans early fouling as it occurs on ships while at sea.

Official Website https://www.fleetrobotics.ai/

Anchor Guardian

Anchor Guardian revolutionizes anchoring safety with its cutting-edge, patented technology, offering a comprehensive solution to the critical issue of anchor dragging. As the first anchor monitoring system worldwide, Anchor Guardian minimizes the risk of groundings, collisions, and environmental damage by providing real-time predictions and triggering immediate alarms with sub-meter accuracy.

Official Website https://www.anchorguardian.com/