Tilla

Tilla

AI-powered crew change logistics platform

Overview

Tilla provides an AI-powered platform that digitizes and automates crew change logistics for the commercial shipping industry. It pulls data from voyage schedules, crew records, port agency data, real-time flight updates, and travel requirements into a single interface to plan, book, and manage crew changes, while optimizing decisions and automating flight bookings with real-time travel insights. It stands out by delivering end-to-end automation and data integration across the entire crew change lifecycle, plus AI-driven travel optimization that works with existing systems and multiple travel agencies. The goal is to become the digital backbone for the human workforce in shipping, expanding globally to streamline crew changes across fleets and regions while lowering costs for operators.

About Tilla

Simplify's Rating
Why Tilla is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Tilla closed a €2 million round in July 2026, led by Motion Ventures and EXMAR.
  • The platform already supports 35,000-plus crew trips across 500-plus vessels, signaling repeatable demand.
  • APAC and Mediterranean expansion targets active shipping lanes where Stolt Tankers-style deployments convert faster.

What critics are saying

  • Tilla remains tiny, with 11-50 employees and only €4 million total funding.
  • Stolt Tankers dominates headline traction; one failed rollout could stall credibility across shipowners.
  • Incumbents like C Teleport, Dataloy, and ERP suites can bundle crew-change workflows quickly.

What makes Tilla unique

  • Tilla unifies voyage, crew, port, flight, and travel-requirement data into one workflow.
  • Its April 2026 Live Impact Hub turns geopolitical disruption into product-led trust.
  • Stolt Tankers adopted Tilla fleetwide after two pilots, proving maritime specificity beats generic travel tools.

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Funding

Total Funding

$4.4M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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$2.3M
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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
Shipping and Freight Resource
May 10th, 2026
Live impact hub provides operational updates on crew logistics disruptions.

Live impact hub provides operational updates on crew logistics disruptions. Last Updated: May 10, 2026 As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt international travel networks, the maritime industry is once again facing mounting pressure around one of its most operationally sensitive areas, crew changes... Flight cancellations, airspace restrictions, sudden routing adjustments, visa complications, and evolving regulatory controls are creating increasing uncertainty for shipowners, managers, and crewing departments responsible for maintaining safe and compliant crew rotations worldwide... Against this backdrop, maritime technology company Tilla has launched a Crew Changes - Live Impact Hub, an open online resource designed to consolidate operational information related to crew logistics and travel disruptions... According to information shared by the company, the hub aims to provide continuously updated visibility around developments that may affect the movement of seafarers across international borders, including airline disruptions, regional restrictions, and regulatory impacts linked to ongoing geopolitical developments... The initiative comes at a time when many operators are already navigating elevated supply chain uncertainty linked to regional instability, rerouting pressures, and tightening operational constraints across several global corridors... Unlike traditional commercial service portals, the Crew Changes - Live Impact Hub has been positioned as an open-access industry resource available to the broader market and not restricted to Tilla customers... The company states that the platform is intended as a practical operational support initiative during a period of heightened uncertainty affecting international crew mobility... Crew changes remain one of the most critical and human-centric elements of maritime operations... Delays or disruptions in crew rotations can create significant knock-on effects across vessel schedules, compliance obligations, fatigue management, and seafarer welfare... The industry witnessed similar operational pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions left thousands of seafarers stranded onboard vessels for extended periods, highlighting the importance of coordinated global crew mobility frameworks and timely operational information... While the current disruptions are different in nature, the renewed volatility surrounding international travel once again demonstrates how interconnected global shipping operations are with aviation networks, border controls, and geopolitical developments... In practical terms, access to consolidated and verified information can help crewing teams make faster operational decisions, evaluate routing alternatives, and better manage contingency planning during rapidly changing situations... According to Tilla, the platform will remain active and continuously updated for as long as current geopolitical developments continue impacting crew logistics and international travel... The company also noted that it relies on verified industry input and monitored developments to maintain the accuracy and relevance of the information being shared...

EU-Startups
Jul 29th, 2025
German Blue Economy startup Tilla secures €2 million for its maritime crew logistics platform

Tilla, a Berlin-based Blue Economy startup, today announced the successful closing of a €2 million funding round designed to accelerate the global expansion and innovation of its crew logistics platform.

Brown Brothers Media
Jul 29th, 2025
Berlin-based Tilla secures €2M to expand AI-powered maritime crew logistics platform

Berlin-based maritime tech startup Tilla has secured €2M in funding led by Motion Ventures, with strategic participation from Belgian shipping company EXMAR.

Tech.eu
Jul 29th, 2025
Tilla raises €2M for crew logistics expansion

Tilla, a Berlin-based maritime tech startup, raised €2M to expand its AI-powered crew logistics platform globally, bringing total funding to €4M since 2021. The platform optimizes crew changes, reducing costs by up to 24% and time by 40%. The funding, led by Motion Ventures and EXMAR, will help Tilla grow its team, enhance its platform, and enter new markets like APAC and the Mediterranean. Tilla has facilitated over 35,000 crew trips and serves clients in ten countries.

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