
Captain AI, based in the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest and busiest port, develops the world's first safe and fully autonomous shipping solution. The company leverages high-fidelity simulation, advanced sensors, and state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to enhance maritime safety and convenience. Their key products include the Captain AI Radar Tracker, essential for modern maritime operations, and Captain AI Lookout, a maritime collision warning system. Captain AI collaborates with major maritime and technology partners and is involved in pilot projects with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Their technology is recognized in media outlets and supported by investors and developer partners, positioning them as a pioneering force in autonomous shipping technology.

Captain AI, based in the Port of Rotterdam, Europe's largest and busiest port, develops the world's first safe and fully autonomous shipping solution. The company leverages high-fidelity simulation, advanced sensors, and state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to enhance maritime safety and convenience. Their key products include the Captain AI Radar Tracker, essential for modern maritime operations, and Captain AI Lookout, a maritime collision warning system. Captain AI collaborates with major maritime and technology partners and is involved in pilot projects with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. Their technology is recognized in media outlets and supported by investors and developer partners, positioning them as a pioneering force in autonomous shipping technology.
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sector: Autonomous shipping / maritime autonomy
Key products: Captain AI Radar Tracker; Captain AI Lookout (collision warning)
Founders: Vincent Wegener; Gerard Kruisheer; Niels Stamhuis
Employee count: 9
Notable investors: UNIIQ; VSTEP; InnovationQuarter Capital
Maritime safety, collision avoidance, and autonomous vessel navigation in ports and coastal waters.
2018
Maritime autonomy / Robotics
~€300,000
Dealroom lists a July 2019 seed round (~€300k) with UNIIQ as lead; Dealroom also lists VSTEP and InnovationQuarter Capital as investors.
“UNIIQ; VSTEP; InnovationQuarter Capital”