Seaborn Software Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Digitalise Maritime Supply Chains

London based Seaborn Software Ltd has closed a pre-seed funding round of £22.8k at an estimated post-money valuation of £2.8m. The software development company provides enterprise solutions specifically targeting the maritime and ship supply industry.

Incorporated in March 2023, Seaborn Software addresses the inefficiencies of the traditional ship supply sector. The maritime supply chain is notoriously complex, requiring coordination between vessel operators, port authorities and local vendors. The industry has historically relied on paper based, manual processes that are cost ineffective and highly dependent on individual staff members. This lack of digitalisation often leads to slow processing times and lost revenue opportunities for ship suppliers operating in a fast paced global logistics network.

To solve these challenges, the company developed Supplier Assistant Software, a B2B software as a service platform. The product digitalises the entire workflow for ship suppliers. The system manages every step of the supply chain, from initial requisition and inventory management to sub-supplier communication, invoicing and final delivery. By automating these manual tasks, the platform accelerates operations, reduces staff dependency and establishes a digital corporate memory for its users. The ultimate goal is to increase profit margins for suppliers through operational acceleration and cost reduction.

Seaborn Software currently operates with a small team, reporting 10 employees in its latest accounts, while its professional network profile lists six staff members. Specific revenue and profit figures remain undisclosed at this early stage of development.

The latest pre-seed allotment took place on February 26, 2026, with the filing completed on March 10, 2026. The £22.8k injection follows a previous pre-seed round in December 2025, where the company raised £45.6k. Both rounds were raised at the exact same estimated post-money valuation of £2.8m, indicating a steady valuation cap during this extended early fundraising phase. Investor names for the current round have not been publicly disclosed.

This transaction fits into a broader trend within the UK venture capital landscape, where investors are increasingly backing highly specialised vertical software solutions. While horizontal SaaS funding has cooled, niche B2B platforms targeting legacy industries continue to attract early stage capital. According to recent industry data, supply chain technology and logistics software remain resilient sub-sectors in the UK funding ecosystem. Startups that offer clear return on investment through cost reduction and workflow automation are successfully securing pre-seed and seed capital, even as later stage rounds become less frequent. Seaborn Software aligns with this market demand by offering a targeted digitalisation tool for a historically underserved segment of the shipping industry.