CargoKite

📍 Munich, Germany🗓 Founded 2022👥 16 employees💰 Last funded Jan 2024
Maritime Transportation🌐 cargokite.com
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CargoKite, a Munich-based, venture capital-backed deep-tech startup, is pioneering the future of sustainable maritime transport. At the core of its groundbreaking vessel is an advanced, automated kite system that provides up to 100% of the ships propulsion by harnessing powerful high-altitude winds, significantly reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Designed for the shortsea and feeder markets, the 80-meter catamaran can carry 280 TEU, combining stability, efficiency, and a cruising speed of 10-12 knots. Equipped with a diesel-electric propulsion for flexibility, the vessel is future-ready, offering seamless upgrades to fully-electric and autonomous operation. CargoKites cutting-edge approach merges traditional wind power with modern technology, setting new standards in sustainability, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in CargoKite?
CargoKite has 1 investors on record on gritt.io, including 1 early-stage backers.
When did CargoKite last raise funding?
The most recent investment in CargoKite recorded on gritt.io was in January 2024.
When was CargoKite founded?
CargoKite was founded in 2022.
What industry is CargoKite in?
CargoKite operates in Maritime Transportation. Find similar Maritime Transportation investors on gritt.io.
Where is CargoKite based?
CargoKite is headquartered in Munich, Germany.