en.Wedoany.com Reported - Kpler, a provider of trade intelligence and maritime analytics, has secured a strategic growth investment of over $1 billion from global investment firm Sixth Street, marking one of the largest single investments in the maritime and commodity data sector in recent years.

Kpler, headquartered in Brussels, stated that this minority equity investment will be used to expand into adjacent markets, accelerate product development, and solidify the company's leading position in physical trade intelligence. Under the agreement, Kpler's management team will retain a majority stake in the company. Existing investor Insight Partners will retain a portion of its shares and roll over part of its investment, while Five Arrows will exit its stake.

Founded in 2014, Kpler initially focused on liquefied natural gas cargo tracking and has since evolved into one of the most influential data providers in the shipping industry, covering energy, dry bulk, maritime, power, and defense markets. Its portfolio includes the vessel tracking platform MarineTraffic.

In a joint statement, company founders François Cazor and Jean Maynier said that for over a decade, Kpler has been dedicated to enhancing global trade transparency by integrating proprietary data, advanced technology, artificial intelligence-driven insights, and deep market expertise to help clients make more informed decisions.

Sixth Street noted that Kpler has established itself as the industry standard for global physical trade intelligence, thanks to its accuracy and breadth of coverage. Michael McGinn and Henry Davies of Sixth Street Growth stated that clients are increasingly turning to Kpler as the authoritative platform for real-time decision-making.

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