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FleetZero is building battery electric cargo ships to affordably decarbonize ocean freight

Houston, United StatesFounded 2021Transportation
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2026
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Fleetzero

Fleetzero is a pioneering startup focused on revolutionizing the shipping industry by building a fleet of electric cargo ships. The company aims to provide a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vessels. Fleetzero's electric ships are powered by their proprietary Marine Battery System, which offers significant environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions and eliminating harmful pollutants.

The company serves a diverse range of clients, including businesses that require cargo shipping services but are also conscious of their environmental impact. Fleetzero operates in the global shipping market, which is a critical component of international trade and logistics. By focusing on smaller vessels, Fleetzero can access ports that larger container ships cannot, reducing congestion and delivering goods closer to the end consumer.

Fleetzero's business model is built around cost-effective electrification. Unlike traditional containerships that are expensive to build and maintain, Fleetzero's smaller electric ships are economical to construct in domestic shipyards. This allows the company to operate in regulated markets where ships must be built within the country they are traveling. The company makes money by offering competitive shipping rates without a "green premium," meaning customers do not have to pay extra for environmentally friendly services.

Additionally, the use of electric ships opens the door to unmanned, autonomous operation, reducing labor costs and the need for continuous maintenance associated with complex fossil fuel engines. Fleetzero's approach allows for rapid iteration and the incorporation of new, more efficient battery technologies as they become available, ensuring that their fleet remains at the cutting edge of maritime innovation.

In summary, Fleetzero is transforming the shipping industry by providing a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to traditional cargo ships, benefiting both the environment and their clients.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Houston, United States
Employees
41
Open positions
11
Dealroom signal
92.4/100
Sub-industry
Vehicle Production, Logistics & Delivery
Sector
Transportation, Sustainable Development Goals, Maritime, Climate Tech, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Blue Economy, Marine Transportation, Hard Tech, Shipbuilding and Refit, YC W22
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2026 $43M $172M Maersk Growth · Benson Capital · 8090 Industries · Y Combinator ↗
EARLY VCOther financing Mar 2024 $0 — MOL PLUS ↗
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Growth signals

Fleetzero website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Fleetzero is 5.7K monthly website visits, up 159.1% over the last three months. Fleetzero's team grew 20.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits5.7K 3-month web change+159.1% 1-year team growth+20.6%
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Open positions

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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.

Investors

15 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Seed2 investors entered at this stage

Series A13 investors entered at this stage

  • Breakthrough Energy Ventures
  • McKinley Capital Management,
  • Pioneer Fund
  • Apollo projects
  • Founders Fund
  • Cantos Ventures
  • Unpopular Ventures
  • MOL PLUS
  • Obvious Ventures
  • Maersk Growth
  • Benson Capital
  • 8090 Industries
  • Shorewind Capital
Team profiled 3 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States82.3%
🇨🇦 Canada17.6%
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Market sentiment

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