Venture firm Studio 30 50 backs Orbyt Global platform

Studio 30 50 has announced that it will provide support to Orbyt Global on its new maritime digital platform initiative, marking the expansion of its venture growth team into the Greek shipping market from its bases in Singapore and Denmark.

The collaboration focuses on rolling out a maritime technology platform dedicated to digital navigation infrastructure, vessel operational services, and onboard workflow modernisation for commercial shipping operators.

The platform initiative will include capabilities spanning digital chart distribution, voyage planning workflows, vessel data services, operational approvals management, and onboard-offshore synchronisation systems.

“Greece is one of the most important shipping markets in the world. Expanding our activities here reflects the kind of cross-market maritime infrastructure work Studio 30 50 wants to be known for,” said Shanker Pillai, Head of Studio 30 50.

“Orbyt Global brings strong market understanding and operational reach within the region, and we’re excited to support this next phase of their platform initiative.”

The system architecture integrates with maritime navigation datasets and operational tooling used across commercial shipping environments, with further developments planned around route optimisation, weather overlays, vessel tracking, and navigational support services.

“Shipping is becoming increasingly connected, data-driven, and software-enabled,” said Martin Mikkelsen, Group Chief Digital Officer at Orbyt Global.

“We believe there is a significant opportunity to create a more intelligent and integrated operating environment for global shipping, one that simplifies operational complexity, improves visibility, and enables faster, better-informed decision-making. This initiative represents an important next step in our long-term commitment to supporting shipping companies through smarter and more operationally efficient maritime infrastructure.”

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