Venturing

Damen Maritime Ventures

Sailing towards a sustainable and digital world

Damen's support for maritime start- and scale-ups

At Damen, we see the need to be flexible and open to new ideas, thoughts, and innovations. Therefore, we want to support and collaborate with ambitious start- and scale-up companies who share the Damen values and strategy. Damen Maritime Ventures (DMV) is our innovation accelerator, which invests in startups whose focus aligns with the Damen Group’s strategic objectives.

Collaboration strategy

We support start-ups in every phase of their journey, whether it is a seed or mature business, providing access to the benefits of our worldwide network, brand, market potential, and advanced technological knowledge.

What we look for

Unique value, aligned with and enriching our current activities and strategy.
Sustainable competitive advantage and solid growth potential.
High degree of autonomy.
Dedicated and results-oriented founding teams.
Readiness for a long-term, successful, and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Strategic focus

Customer centricity
Damen Maritime Ventures is dedicated to prioritizing the needs of our clients, ensuring safety and efficiency in every investment. Reliability is combined with top performance, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction. Clients know they can count on us to deliver exceptional results and support their growth.
Sustainable technology
The maritime industry continues to expand alongside global trends. Recognising the importance of sustainability, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that introduce innovative technologies. These technologies aim to minimise energy consumption and reduce environmental impact, ensuring a sustainable future.
Digitalisation
DMV is committed to supporting initiatives that harness cutting-edge digital technologies. In the maritime sector, we support and develop technology and business models based on data, machine input, and decision making. By embracing digitalisation, we aim to enhance operational capabilities, streamline processes, and deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients in a rapidly changing world.
Operational excellence
We leverage solutions from various industries to address supply chain challenges and emerging production technologies in the maritime sector. By transferring this knowledge, we aim to make the maritime industry even more futureproof.
Re-inventing business value
DMV recognises that the world is constantly changing. Rather than being intimidated by this, we see it as a new opportunity each day. We strongly support idea makers who focus on recombining, redeploying, and redefining business propositions. By embracing innovation and adaptability, we aim to create new value and drive growth in a dynamic environment.