MARINE FUTURES LTD

What MARINE FUTURES LTD does

Marine Futures Ltd is a UK-registered private company (Reading) that operates MarineShift360, a purpose-built Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) SaaS tool for the marine industry, under exclusive license from 11th Hour Racing, Inc. The web-based platform enables designers, engineers, naval architects, boat builders, and supply chain partners to model environmental impact across seven categories — Global Warming Potential (fossil and non-fossil), Mineral Resource Scarcity, Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Use, Water Use, and Marine Eutrophication — using proprietary marine-specific LCI databases and pre-built assessment templates. It generates ISO 14044-compliant reports and supports scenario simulation, material and process swaps, and carbon hotspot identification prior to physical prototyping.

The company operates with a small team of five (Project Director, Technical Director, Database Manager, Project Manager, Software Developer) and uses a tiered SaaS pricing model: Explorer (free), Professional (€500/year), Enterprise (€3,500/year), plus Education tiers (free and €250/year). Revenue is supplemented by professional services — training, workshops, bespoke consultancy — and the Impact Accelerator Programme, a fully funded 10-month scheme underwritten by 11th Hour Racing and industry supporters. Beyond the core platform, Marine Futures co-founded the Marine Impact Lab at Metstrade Amsterdam with Foxall Munro Ltd, is the methodology partner for World Sailing's first Olympic-wide LCA project (relevant to the 2032 Olympics), and serves an ecosystem of 27+ industry partners including North Sails, RNLI, BAR Technologies, Starboard, Williams Jet Tenders, Groupe Beneteau, Princess Yachts, IMOCA, and the University of Southampton. Distribution is global via self-serve SaaS signup, with content-led and event-driven marketing through Metstrade, Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, ICOMIA, and academic outreach.

Name

MARINE FUTURES LTD

Legal name

Marine Futures Limited

Website

https://www.marineshift360.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marine Futures Ltd operates MarineShift360, a purpose-built Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) SaaS tool for the marine industry, licensed from 11th Hour Racing. It serves marine designers, engineers, boat builders, and academic institutions with marine-specific environmental impact modelling and ISO 14044-compliant reporting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Sustainability / Lifecycle Assessment Software

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Lifecycle assessment software
• Marine sustainability software
• Environmental impact analysis
• Carbon footprint tracking
• ISO 14044 compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Annual subscription model with tiered pricing: Explorer (free), Professional (€500/year), Enterprise (€3,500/year), and Education tiers. Access delivered via web browser as SaaS.
2. Professional Services: Training, workshops, and bespoke consultancy services for organizations requiring hands-on support with LCA implementation and sustainability strategy.
3. Impact Accelerator Programme: Fully funded 10-month program providing free access to LCA tools, consultancy, and funded internships for selected marine companies. Funded through partnerships with 11th Hour Racing and industry supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marine Futures Ltd develops and operates MarineShift360, a web-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) SaaS tool purpose-built for the marine industry. Users input bill-of-materials, manufacturing and transportation data via marine-specific templates and receive calculated impact across seven environmental metrics, carbon hotspot identification, scenario simulation, and ISO 14044-compliant reports. Complementary offerings include paid training/workshops, bespoke consultancy, and a fully funded Impact Accelerator programme for selected marine companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marine Impact Lab: A bold new industry platform created by Marine Futures and Foxall Munro Ltd for marine businesses to turn sustainability ambition into profitable action. Debuted at Metstrade in Amsterdam on November 17.
• Impact Accelerator
• Education Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• North Sails solar investment projected to save 678,000 kgCO₂e annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and founding/core.

• World SailingflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026World Sailing launched first Olympic-wide LCA project measuring environmental impact of all Olympic-class boats using MarineShift360 methodology. 12-month project covering 6 Olympic sailing classes. From 2032, all classes seeking Olympic inclusion required to provide independently verified LCA.
• Foxall Munro LtdflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2025Co-founded the Marine Impact Lab alongside Marine Futures. Co-Founder Damian Foxall leads the Organisation Track delivering tools for carbon reporting, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability across operations.
• MetstradecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Partner for Marine Impact Lab launch at Metstrade Amsterdam (November 2025). Metstrade provides exhibition platform and promotional support for marine sustainability initiatives.
• ICOMIAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Supporting partner of Marine Impact Lab. ICOMIA (International Council on Marine Associations) provides industry network access and credibility for sustainability initiatives.
• The St. Maarten Heineken RegattaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Supporting partner of Marine Impact Lab initiative.
• nlcompminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 August 2025Supporting partner of Marine Impact Lab initiative.
• 11th Hour Racingfounding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding supporter and exclusive licensor of MarineShift360. Founded by Jeremy Pochman, 11th Hour Racing provides ongoing support and funding for the platform's development and industry initiatives. Operates under exclusive license from 11th Hour Racing, Inc.
• University of SouthamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic Outreach Programme partner. Dr. James Blake, Director of Programmes for Maritime Engineering, provides testimonials on value of MarineShift360 for student education. Students gain hands-on experience with professional-grade LCA tools.
• International Council of Marine Associations (ICOMIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICOMIA supports MS360 Tool as helping marine organisations reduce environmental impacts and adopt more circular, transparent approach. Partnership referenced in testimonial.
• Sail GPminorOthersEcosystem partner displayed in MarineShift360 partners section. Part of network of marine organizations supporting sustainability transition.
• GreenboatsminorOthersEcosystem partner. Friedrich Dieman, CEO & Founder, provides testimonial on MarineShift360 as a game-changer for sustainable boat design.
• Groupe BeneteauminorOthersEcosystem partner displayed in MarineShift360 partners section. Major yacht manufacturer exploring circular composites.
• IMOCAminorOthersEcosystem partner. Conducted 12 LCAs on IMOCA boats - largest study in offshore racing. Used MarineShift360 to comply with AC37 rule requirements.
• Williams Jet TendersminorOthersEcosystem partner. Dan Bloice-Smith, Operations Director, provides testimonial on MS360 as powerful tool for understanding and reducing product impact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sphera: Enterprise sustainability and LCA software platform (formerly thinkstep) serving multiple industries with product carbon footprinting. Comparable as a competing LCA software platform, but covers many industries rather than specialising in marine craft.
• Carbon Trust: Mission-driven climate consultancy providing product carbon footprinting, LCA and certification services. Comparable as a sustainability services provider targeting manufacturers with marine and industrial customers.
• DNV (Maritime): Maritime classification and advisory society providing vessel certification, sustainability services and decarbonisation advisory. Comparable as a marine-industry advisor offering environmental services to shipbuilders and operators.
• Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore: Marine classification society providing ship classification, certification and sustainability advisory including green shipping and environmental services. Comparable as a marine certification and advisory incumbent.

Direct peers

• One Click LCA: Cloud-based LCA software for construction, manufacturing and infrastructure. Comparable as a SaaS LCA platform serving product designers and engineers with subscription pricing and compliance reporting (EN 15978, ISO 14040). Overlaps on the manufacturing and product-LCA use case.
• PRé Sustainability (SimaPro): Long-established LCA software (SimaPro) used by professionals for product and corporate footprinting. Comparable as a professional LCA tool with database-driven assessment and ISO 14044-compliant reporting, though not marine-specialised.

Emerging players

• Ecochain: Cloud-based LCA and environmental footprinting software focused on product-level impact assessment. Comparable as a SaaS LCA platform targeting manufacturers with subscription pricing and API integrations.
• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability consultancy that previously operated and managed the MarineShift360 platform (until October 2024). Highly comparable given prior operational stewardship of MS360 and active marine sustainability consulting practice.
• RightShip: Maritime ESG ratings and sustainability intelligence platform for shipowners, operators and charterers. Comparable as a marine-specific sustainability data and rating provider, though more shipping-focused than craft manufacturing.

Others

• Greenboats: Sustainable boat builder using natural-fibre composites and low-impact construction methods. Listed as a MarineShift360 customer/ecosystem partner; comparable as a participant in the marine sustainability ecosystem rather than a software competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marineshift360

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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