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Vela Transport

Vela Transport

Private
New York City, New YorkMobility, Transportation & Logisticshttps://vela-transport.com/

Last Round

Series A

Sep 24, 2024

Total Funding Raised

$43M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Vela Transport is a maritime transportation company that designs and operates wind-powered cargo ships to provide sustainable, low-carbon freight services.

Sector

Mobility, Transportation & Logistics

Verticals

Maritime & Shipping, Freight & Transportation, Clean Transportation, Pharma Supply Chain, Supply Chain

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

maritime freightwind-powered shippingdecarbonized logisticstransatlantic shippingsail cargogreen shippingcold-chain logisticssustainable supply chainwind-assisted propulsionzero-emission shippingmaritime transportcargo vesselfreight services

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Vela Transport Comparables

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Vela Transport Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series ASep 24, 2024

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Michael Fernandez-Ferri

CEO VELA Transport Inc., Executive Chair, Co-Founder & Managing Director

Founding Team

Pierre-Arnaud Vallon

CEO & Co-founder

Founding Team

Vela Transport Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Vela Transport investors
InvestorRounds
Crédit Mutuel ImpactSeries A
Normandie LittoralSeries A
11th Hour RacingSeries A
Normandie ParticipationsSeries A
BpifranceSeries A

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  • Aug 21, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 34% MoM.

  • Jul 26, 2026

    Monthly visitors increased 87% MoM.

Recent news

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  • is_developingJul 31, 2026

    VELA is developing cargo vessel.

Vela Transport Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Vela Transport a public or private company?

Vela Transport is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Vela Transport?

Vela Transport is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Vela Transport's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Vela Transport worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Vela Transport is not publicly available.

Can I buy Vela Transport stock?

Vela Transport shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Vela Transport's last funding round?

Vela Transport's most recent funding round was Series A on September 24, 2024.

Who are the main investors in Vela Transport?

Key investors in Vela Transport include Crédit Mutuel Impact, 11th Hour Racing, Bpifrance.

Will Vela Transport IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Vela Transport.

How can I track Vela Transport secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range16
Year Founded2022
Last FundingSep 24, 2024

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