AI Maritime Platform Kaiko Systems Secures €6M Funding

Kaiko Systems, a leader in AI-driven intelligence for the maritime industry, has secured €6 million in Series A funding led by Hi inov and Flashpoint Venture Growth, with continued support from Motion Ventures. According to the company's press release, this brings their total external financing to €9 million, including their 2022 seed round.

The Berlin-based company plans to use this investment to accelerate market expansion, advance their AI capabilities, and strengthen their position in enhancing safety, compliance, and efficiency across asset-heavy industries.

Kaiko Systems' mobile-first platform enables shipping companies to streamline safety inspections, optimize maintenance workflows, and reduce compliance risks through AI-powered data analysis. The technology automates one of fleet management's most time-consuming tasks: reviewing vast amounts of asset health data, crew performance, and operational risk assessment.

"The maritime industry is under immense pressure to modernize amidst global uncertainties and operational challenges," said Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder & CEO of Kaiko Systems. "This funding allows us to enhance our AI-driven capabilities, expand into new geographies, and equip technical teams with the tools to operate more safely and efficiently."

The company's solution has gained traction with leading maritime operators, including OSM Thome, Reederei F. Laeisz, TMS Cardiff Gas, and Columbia Shipmanagement. By analyzing thousands of inspection photos and crew reports with AI, Kaiko Systems identifies anomalies to drive proactive maintenance and reduce costly downtime, which can exceed $50,000 per day per vessel.

Beyond maritime, the company is exploring applications of its platform in adjacent regulated industries such as offshore energy, infrastructure maintenance, and industrial inspections. Kaiko Systems currently employs a team of 30 tech and maritime experts across offices in Berlin, London, and soon Singapore.