MARINETECH VENTURES

KEREN-YAM INVESTS IN PROMISING BLUE-ECONOMY START-UPS

We build companies like a venture studio, invest like a venture capital and help our investments grow like a holdings company.

FOCUS

Keren Yam is committed to fostering innovation and sustainability in the blue economy, a $2.5 trillion market.

With a proven track record and a strategic partnership with Ratio Group, we invest in early-stage marine ventures, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that harness the potential of the world’s oceans, while preserving their resources and ecosystems.

Investments areas include:

Aquaculture & Marine BioTech; Leveraging marine resources and organisms to develop innovative solutions in food, feed, health, industry, and sustainability.

ShipTech & Portech; From reducing emissions to modernizing port operations, innovation in maritime technology is rapidly growing.

Maritime Dual-Use Defense; Designed for both military and civilian applications, enhancing versatility and impact across sectors.

Sustainable & Renewable Energy; Utilizing ocean's power - waves, tides, and currents - for clean and sustainable energy.

Ocean Impact; including Carbon Capture & Trading, Plastic & Waste Management, ClimateTech Solutions, Sustainable Tourism and Recreation.

We invest in early stage start-ups including pre-seed, seed and round A.

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TEAM

Forged in the Israeli Navy, we are trained to live and breathe teamwork.

We stand side by side with our portfolio companies in every sea condition. We actively accompany founders and management teams through calm waters and rough storms alike, helping them navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and build resilient organizations that thrive for the long haul.

Our team uniquely integrates bold entrepreneurial leadership with deep maritime operational know-how, supported by a strong global network of strategic partners.

Managing General Partner, Co-Founder

Admiral (Res.) Yossi Ashkenazi

Israeli Navy Admiral (Res), retired from the IDF following 36 years of service.

Last position as the Navy’s Head of Technology, Logistics, and Materiel Command.

Unique Value Proposition:

Deep Maritime Domain Expertise, 36 years of senior leadership in the Israeli Navy, with hands-on operational and technological oversight of advanced naval platforms.
Proven Leadership in Complex, High-Value Programs, led multi-billion-dollar procurement and modernization programs, including next-gen corvettes and Dolphin AIP submarines.
Global Strategic Partnerships, managing international collaborations and technology integration with shipyards and defense contractors.
End-to-End Platform Lifecycle Management, Expertise from concept and R&D through production, deployment and sustainment.
Defense Systems Innovation & Integration, Directed the Navy’s cutting-edge technologies with long-term operational needs.
Operational-Industrial Bridge, translating real-world naval operational requirements into industrial, engineering, and commercial solutions.
Naval Shipyard Command Leader, bringing unmatched insight into shipbuilding, retrofitting, and maintenance operations.
Global Network Across Government & Industry, holding deep relationships with ministries, technology vendors and shipbuilders.

Holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA.

Has also obtained a Master’s degree in Political Science and National Security Studies. Graduated from Israel’s National Defense College.

Managing General Partner, Co-Founder

Noam Javits

Serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience as CEO & CO-Founder of five startups with four exits, including two acquisitions, one merger, and an IPO.

Unique Value Proposition:

Proven track record in founding, scaling, and exiting ventures, repeatedly taken companies from concept to successful exit.
End-to-end expertise in product development, fundraising, GTM, and sales, taking a product from an initial idea through design, launch, and commercial growth. Securing capital, defining the go-to-market strategy, and driving sustained revenue.
Real-world experience in global market entry and international expansion, resulting in strong footholds in competitive markets worldwide.
Dual-sided fundraising perspective, as both founder and investor, understanding the investor mindset as well as the founder’s needs,
Exit-oriented thinking from day one, designing strategies with a clear view of potential acquirers and value inflection points.
Team building and high-performance talent management, exceling at assembling teams with the right mix of skills, drive, and cultural fit.
Natural bridge between visionary thinking and precise execution, translating big-picture strategy into detailed, actionable plans.

Published 5 patents in the fileds of e-commerce, machine learning and digital marketing.

Holds a B.A in Psychology, M.Sc. in communications, M.A in Marine Resources Management and studied towards PhD in clinical psychology.

PARTNERS

Strategic Partner

We are proud to partner with Ratio Technologies, part of Ratio Group, which discovered the Leviathan gas field, one of the world’s largest deep-water natural gas fields.