Organization · Venture Capital
theDOCK
theDOCK is a vertical venture capital firm based in Israel that invests in startups focused on maritime, supply chain, and offshore technologies. It connects global entrepreneurs with industry expertise to drive digital innovation.
Overview
What theDOCK does
What theDOCK is
theDOCK is a vertical venture capital firm based in Israel that invests in startups focused on maritime, supply chain, and offshore technologies. It connects global entrepreneurs with industry expertise to drive digital innovation.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 24, 2026
Official channels
Find theDOCK elsewhere
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Capability profile
theDOCK as a funder
Investment thesis
theDOCK is a vertical venture capital firm specializing in maritime, supply chain, and offshore technologies. It focuses on early-stage investments from pre-seed to Series A, leveraging a strategic network of industry partners to facilitate customer introductions for portfolio companies.
Focus narrative
theDOCK invests in the maritime and logistics sectors, focusing on technologies related to vessel operation, autonomous shipping, port optimization and automation, supply chain and logistics, offshore energy, sustainability, cybersecurity, safety, and underwater operations. The firm seeks to support startups that are transforming these industries through digital innovation.
Value beyond capital
theDOCK provides significant value to its portfolio companies through its strategic network of limited partners, which includes major players in the maritime industry. This network facilitates direct customer introductions and partnerships, enhancing the growth potential of the startups it invests in.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Regions
- Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
theDOCK's portfolio includes notable companies such as OrcaAI, which specializes in collision avoidance technology for maritime applications; Hoopo, an IoT tracking solution for containers; and other startups like Conbo.ai, Harbor Lab, DockTech, Wisor, and Gigaton, all contributing to advancements in maritime and logistics technologies.
Common questions
What to know about theDOCK
Upseed classifies theDOCK under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026
Known limits
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