en.Wedoany.com Reported - TMV announced the launch of TMV Logistics, a $200 million LP venture capital fund focused on the maritime and logistics technology sector. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and Prologis Ventures participated in the fund as anchor investors.

The New York-based early-stage venture capital firm will invest in startups from pre-seed to Series A rounds, covering maritime, shipbuilding, port, and multimodal transport logistics sectors. TMV stated that the fund will focus on industrial-grade autonomous systems, vertical robotics, operational AI, maritime dual-use technologies, energy transition, and next-generation fuels. ABS Chairman and CEO John McDonald said this partnership places the classification society "at the source of innovation" to drive the development of safer, more resilient fleets, shipyards, and maritime infrastructure.

Will O'Donnell, Managing Director of Global Corporate Development and Growth at Prologis Ventures, described maritime innovation as a "natural extension" of Prologis' efforts to enhance logistics flow, visibility, and efficiency from ports to warehouses. TMV Co-founder and Managing Partner Marina Hadjipateras, who hails from a prominent Greek shipping family, stated that the industry is in the early stages of a decades-long rebuild of maritime and industrial infrastructure.

The fund is supported by an advisory network comprising ConGlobal, Fenix Marine Services, Maersk, Flexport, Dorian LPG, and the defense innovation ecosystem. Founded in 2016, TMV is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in New York. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a U.S. classification society providing classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries. Prologis Ventures is the venture capital arm of Prologis, focusing on logistics and supply chain technology.

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