Kaiko Systems secures 6 million euros in Series A

Digital transformation in the shipping industry. Kaiko Systems receives 6 million euros to optimize safety, compliance and efficiency in the maritime industry with AI-powered analytics

Berlin, March 19, 2025 - Berlin-based startup Kaiko Systems has closed a Series A financing round of 6 million euros. The round is led by Hi inov and Flashpoint Venture Growth, with further support from Motion Ventures. This brings the total investment in the company to 9 million euros since the 2022 seed round.

Digitalization is overdue in the maritime industry - and Kaiko Systems has the potential to lead this change.

Tony Fedorov, Partner at Flashpoint Venture Growth

With the fresh funding, Kaiko Systems plans to expand into new markets and develop its AI-powered platform to further improve safety, compliance and efficiency in the maritime industry.

Growing challenges in the global shipping industry

Rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues have recently highlighted the vulnerability of maritime logistics. Real-time intelligence and predictive maintenance are therefore becoming increasingly important to ensure the smooth operation of shipping fleets.

Kaiko Systems bridges a key gap between operational teams and strategic decision makers through the intelligent use of data.

Julius Jürging, Partner at Hi inov

Kaiko Systems provides a mobile platform that helps shipping companies digitize safety inspections, optimize maintenance processes and minimize compliance risks. Customers such as OSM Thome, Reederei F. Laeisz, TMS Cardiff Gas and Columbia Shipmanagement are already using the solution to make their technical processes more efficient.

Automated analyses for greater operational safety

Kaiko Systems automates one of the most time-consuming tasks in fleet management: analyzing large amounts of data on the condition of assets, crew performance and operational risks.

• Artificial intelligence analyzes thousands of inspection photos and crew reports to detect anomalies early and proactively manage maintenance.
• Real-time insights help shipping companies to avoid breakdowns, reduce costs and meet legal requirements.
• Unplanned downtime of a ship can cost up to 50,000 US dollars per day - Kaiko Systems reduces these risks through data-based decision-making processes.

Thinking beyond the maritime industry

In addition to shipping, Kaiko Systems sees other potential applications in highly regulated industries, including offshore energy, infrastructure maintenance and industrial inspections. With an international team of 30 experts in Berlin, London and soon Singapore, the company is focusing on expansion and scaling to support more industries with its AI-powered platform for operational resilience.