Crewpoint Announces First Funding Round Led by Icebreaker.vc to Transform Maritime Crew Travel
Crewpoint Announces First Funding Round Led by Icebreaker.vc to Transform Maritime Crew Travel with AI-Driven Service-as-a-Software Solution
Tallinn, Estonia – May 2025
Crewpoint, a next-generation travel service designed to simplify and streamline maritime crew logistics, today announced the successful closing of its first external funding round. The round was led by Icebreaker.vc, an idea-stage venture capital firm focused on software, AI, and exceptional founding teams. As part of the investment, Aleksi Partanen, General Partner at Icebreaker.vc, will join Crewpoint's board of directors to help guide the company's next phase of growth.
Redefining Maritime Crew Movement
With over a decade of maritime travel experience at its core, Crewpoint is redefining the global crew movement by delivering instant, tangible value through a service-as-a-software model—an intelligent layer that combines operational expertise with proprietary technology. The platform offers:
- Rapid travel quotes in under 10 minutes
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees for changes
- Around-the-clock support from maritime specialists
Leadership Commentary
"Our first funding round is an exciting step forward for Crewpoint," said Marko Saul, Co-Founder and CEO. "Partnering with Icebreaker.vc gives us the strategic and operational support to scale internationally, deepen our AI capabilities, and continue building a service that delivers immediate impact to maritime operations teams."
Built for Maritime Complexity
Crewpoint is built for the real-world complexity of maritime logistics—from last-minute crew changes and complex multi-leg routes to visa compliance and documentation. Unlike generic tools, Crewpoint operates as an integrated service layer that actively solves customer problems in real-time, not just facilitates tasks.
This AI-enhanced approach enables:
- Automation of routine processes
- Smart decisioning for complex routing
- Continuous learning to improve reliability and speed
These capabilities address key needs for customers working under pressure in the maritime sector.
Environmental Impact
As the maritime sector modernizes, Crewpoint stands out as a practical, execution-focused solution that puts operators first, while also supporting environmental goals through carbon offsetting initiatives.
Future Growth
The funding will accelerate Crewpoint's product evolution and global expansion, positioning the company as a leader in the growing shift from static software to responsive, intelligent services.
To learn more, visit crewpoint.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
About Crewpoint
Seamless Crew Travel. Fastest Response. Best value.
Crewpoint is transforming maritime crew logistics through AI-driven service-as-a-software solutions, providing instant quotes, transparent pricing, and 24/7 expert support to maritime operations worldwide.