

Startup · United States
Clippership
HQ Redwood CityFounded 20241-10 employees
Clippership is revolutionizing maritime freight by designing, building, and operating autonomous, wind-powered cargo vessels that transport palletized (LCL) marine freight more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods. By integrating advancements in robotics, aerodynamics, weather forecasting, and satellite connectivity, their fleet promises zero-emission shipping solutions. With a team of seasoned engineers and operations specialists, Clippership is poised to redefine sustainable ocean freight, paving the way for a cleaner and more efficient future in global shipping.
Funding1 round · $4.6M
- Equity raised
- $4.6M
- Latest
- $4.6MStage undisclosed · Jul 5, 2025
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2025 | Undisclosed | $4.6M | — | — | — | Reported |
- Undisclosed$4.6MJul 5, 2025
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
People4
- Kai Matsuka · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
- Luca Cymbalist · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
- Nico Cymbalist · LinkedIn ↗
CEO
- Tae Rugh · LinkedIn ↗
Co-founder
Sources5
Profile3
- 1
PitchBook · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 8)”
- 2
Crunchbase · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 1-10)”
- 3
LinkedIn · Supports Organization · employee range
“employee_range: 1-10 (profile: 2-10 employees)”
Funding1
- 4NewsClippership Raises $4.6M to Revolutionize Ocean Freight with Autonomous Wind-Powered Cargo Vessels
SignalBase (Clippership announcement) · Jul 5, 2025 · Supports Funding round · amount
“Clippership is thrilled to announce that we have successfully raised $4,600,000 in our latest funding round”
People1
- 5OtherBlack Flag 100
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Role
“Clippership is revolutionizing maritime freight by designing, building, and operating autonomous, wind-powered cargo vessels that transport palletized (LCL)”
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