Navigating the Future of Ship Ownership

At Shipfinex, we envision a world where maritime assets are no longer the exclusive domain of the wealthy few. We are here to revolutionize ship ownership and investment by making it accessible to everyone.

Through fractional ownership and blockchain technology, we’re unlocking the potential of one of the world’s most valuable asset classes, enabling people from all walks of life to invest in global maritime assets.

The Journey of Transformation

The Spark of Innovation

Our journey began in 2018 when we discovered blockchain’s potential to revolutionize industries and democratize ownership. We saw the opportunity to combine blockchain’s transparency with maritime assets, enabling anyone, anywhere to invest in ships.

Crafting the Dream

The concept of fractional ship ownership was born, but the industry wasn’t ready. Undeterred, our passionate team of maritime experts and technologists worked to develop a platform that would change the way people invest in ships.

A Pivotal Moment: A Vision Reignited

In 2019, a meeting with a visionary ship broker in the Middle East reignited our dream. The key question emerged: Should we focus on shipowners or empower the community? This pivotal moment reaffirmed our commitment to democratizing ship ownership.

The Pandemic and a Global Shift

As the world shifted in 2020, so did we. The pandemic accelerated digital transformation, and we recognized it was the perfect time to bring our vision to life. With technology at the forefront, we knew Shipfinex was ready to emerge.

Shipfinex Today
A Movement in the Making

In July 2022, we relaunched Shipfinex with renewed vision. Our Dubai seminar confirmed that the future of maritime investment is digital, decentralized, and accessible to all.
Today, Shipfinex is not just a platform, but a transformative movement, inviting everyone to join this exciting journey.

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Our Core Team
Visionaries Behind Shipfinex

Our team is driven by a shared vision to make maritime assets accessible to everyone. Each member brings expertise from maritime, blockchain, finance, and technology to create a seamless and powerful platform.

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

Non-Executive Directors
Strategic Vision and Leadership

Our Non-Executive Directors bring diverse expertise from digital assets, maritime services, and global business, guiding Shipfinex’s vision and growth.

Zain Umer

Digital Assets Reg. Lead

University of Cambridge

Vivek Seth

Ex. Sr. Vice President,

ADNOC Logistics & Services

Shailesh Bhala

Chief Operating Officer

Best Oasis Limited

RK Sethi

Chief Operating Officer

YC Ventures

Dipak Karki

Managing Director

DK2 Limited

Advisory Board
Guiding Us Toward Excellence

Our advisory board consists of respected leaders from maritime, finance, and blockchain who ensure we stay ahead of the curve and continually innovate.

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)
Our Commitment to Integrity

At the heart of Shipfinex lies the Marine Asset Technical Committee (MATC), a governance body dedicated to ensuring fairness, transparency, and integrity in maritime asset tokenization.

The MATC works as an oversight and adjudicatory panel, ensuring each tokenized asset meets the highest industry standards in vessel integrity, financial data, and operational performance. With a panel of experts from ship registry, chartering, maritime law, blockchain, and banking, the MATC guarantees that our Maritime Asset Tokens (MATs) represent real, tangible value.

MATC Members

Capt. Ashok Mahapatra

Ex-Director, IMO Regulatory Authority,

Chair

Mr. Krishna Prasad

Ex-Chairman of ICS (ME) Ship chartering & Maritime Finance

Mr Jagmeet S Makkar

Ex-Chairman of ICS (HK) Maritime Arbitration & Incident Investigation Expert

Capt. Amarjit Kauchhur

Maritime Flag State Affairs VP (ME), International Registries

Mr Nikeel Idnani

Classification Society & Technical Matters Hon Sec. IMarEST

Mr Nijoe Joseph

Maritime Legal Affairs
Expert ex-Stephenson Harwood

Mr Prasanna Lohar

Banking
&
Technology

Dr B Kronfellner

Partner & Asst Director BCG, Digital Banking
& Finance

Our Trusted Ecosystem Partners

We believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation and create lasting value.Together, we are shaping a new era of opportunity, transparency, and growth.

Our Achievements
Milestones in Maritime Innovation

At Shipfinex, we’re proud of the recognition and milestones that highlight our commitment to transforming maritime investment and democratizing ship ownership.