France-based D-ICE Engineering secures €6M to decarbonise the maritime and offshore industries

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Nantes-based D-ICE Engineering, a French deeptech company focused on energy transition and decarbonisation in the maritime and offshore industries, has secured €6M in a Series A round of funding.

The round was led by SWEN CP’s Blue Ocean fund, which targets innovations that help regenerate ocean biodiversity.

New strategic partner Mer Invest joins the round, while existing investors Pays de la Loire Développement (Sodero Gestion), Atlantique Vendée Innovation (Crédit Agricole Atlantique Vendée), and Pays de la Loire Participations reaffirm their support.

Killian du Réau, Investment manager at Turenne Capital, says, “The solutions developed by D-ICE and their applications offer a practical approach to decarbonising maritime operators and offshore energy producers. We are very proud to support the development of this initiative, born from our territories, in its international trajectory and its global impact.”

Capital utilisation

The funds will accelerate the global commercialisation of D-ICE’s solutions, contributing to a more sustainable and decarbonised future.

Marc CHANCEREL, Partners at Blueprint Partners, says, “OCEANICS outperforms existing navigation systems to secure and decarbonise maritime operations. 

“With this funding, D-ICE is expanding its activity to support shipowners and maritime operators worldwide and help them reduce their carbon footprint (currently one gigaton of CO2 / $220B of annual energy bill).”

Decarbonising maritime and offshore industries

Founded in 2015 by ocean-passionate scientists, D-ICE Engineering claims to be an innovative research & engineering deeptech company tackling maritime challenges like reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving safety at sea, and advancing clean energy production. 

D-ICE develops advanced modeling, simulation tools, and innovative systems for maritime operations. Committed to protecting the oceans, the company shapes a safer, more sustainable, and efficient future for maritime and offshore industries. 

OCEANiCS, a navigation system by D-ICE

D-ICE Engineering has integrated its expertise in multi-physics modeling, control, weather routing, and energy optimisation into OCEANiCS, a platform that optimises maritime operations, significantly reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Sofien Kerkeni, CEO of D-ICE Engineering, says, “The energy transition is now more than a priority. After years of research and hard work, we are proud to offer solid and high-performing solutions for all players in the maritime world.”

“Our innovations have proven their operational effectiveness, and today we are reaching a significant milestone as we prepare to tackle the global challenges of this transformation, supported by investors who share our values, vision, and motivation.”

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