# Crowley

> Crowley is a VC fund in Anchorage backing Drones and Energy. See 8 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Anchorage, United States
- Total investments: 8
- Last investment: May 2025
- Lead investor: 13%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowley
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/crowleymaritime
- Website: https://www.crowley.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crowley

Crowley is a U.S.-owned and -operated company serving customers in domestic, international and government markets through logistics, supply chain, and energy services with more than $2.5 billion in annual revenues, over 160 vessels and approximately 6,300 employees around the world.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Crowley. Shizune tracks 5 team members at Crowley. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/crowley-7729?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drones | 1 | 13% |
| Energy | 1 | 13% |
| Big Data | 1 | 13% |
| Shipping | 1 | 13% |
| CleanTech | 1 | 13% |

15 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 25% |
| Series A | 1 | 13% |
| Series C | 1 | 13% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 13% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 4 | 50% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 13% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bob Karl | Senior Vice President and GM of Wind Services | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bob-karl-a0cd |
| James C. Fowler | Senior Vice President & General Manager, Shipping | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/james-c-fowler |
| John Bourscheid | Digital Marketing Specialist | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/john-bourscheid |
| THOMAS B. CROWLEY JR. | CEO and chairman | 3 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/thomas-b-crowley-jr |
| Yash Nath | Digital Transformation Leader | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/yash-nath |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Saildrone | Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company that enables navies, governments, and commercial organizations to obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, the company operates a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) capable of conductinglong-duration missions that span several months. These autonomous vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, allowing them to deliver a comprehensive view of the maritime environment both above and below the surface. Their technology supports various applications, including border protection, critical infrastructure monitoring, and hydrographic surveying. By harnessing sustainable energy sources, the USVs offer a persistent maritime presence without requiring human crews or fossil fuels. The integration of AI enhances real-time data analysis, making these systems both efficient and cost-effective. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of autonomous maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. | $60M | Series C | May 13, 2025 |  |
| Saildrone | Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company that enables navies, governments, and commercial organizations to obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, the company operates a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) capable of conductinglong-duration missions that span several months. These autonomous vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, allowing them to deliver a comprehensive view of the maritime environment both above and below the surface. Their technology supports various applications, including border protection, critical infrastructure monitoring, and hydrographic surveying. By harnessing sustainable energy sources, the USVs offer a persistent maritime presence without requiring human crews or fossil fuels. The integration of AI enhances real-time data analysis, making these systems both efficient and cost-effective. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of autonomous maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. | $60M | Series C | May 13, 2025 |  |
| Zero Emission Industries | Zero Emission Industries offers a complete range of hydrogen-powered energy systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Alameda, California. | $8.8M | Series A | Nov 15, 2023 |  |
| Tugdock | Tugdock provides a dry-docking facility for vessels and floating structures. |  | Corporate Round | May 30, 2023 |  |
| newtrul | newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform that provides freight carriers an easier way to search for their next job. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. | $5.3M | Seed | Oct 31, 2022 |  |
| Banyu Carbon | Banyu Carbon focuses on developing a novel photocatalytic approach to marine carbon dioxide removal. It was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | $6.5M | Seed | Sep 22, 2022 |  |
| Zero Emission Industries | Zero Emission Industries offers a complete range of hydrogen-powered energy systems. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Alameda, California. | $3.7M | Series A | Sep 08, 2022 |  |
| Saildrone | Saildrone is a maritime defense and oceanographic survey company that enables navies, governments, and commercial organizations to obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor the maritime domain. Powered primarily by renewable wind and solar energy, the company operates a fleet of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) capable of conductinglong-duration missions that span several months. These autonomous vessels are equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, allowing them to deliver a comprehensive view of the maritime environment both above and below the surface. Their technology supports various applications, including border protection, critical infrastructure monitoring, and hydrographic surveying. By harnessing sustainable energy sources, the USVs offer a persistent maritime presence without requiring human crews or fossil fuels. The integration of AI enhances real-time data analysis, making these systems both efficient and cost-effective. This innovative approach positions the company at the forefront of autonomous maritime surveillance and environmental monitoring. | $100M | Series C | Oct 18, 2021 |  |

8 of 8 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Lux Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lux-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Academy Securities](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/academy-securities) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [BZH Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bzh-capital) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Calm Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/calm-ventures-2ffa) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Chavron New Energies](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/chavron-new-energies) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Export and Investment Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/export-and-investment-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Crowley invest in?

Crowley invests primarily in Drones, Energy and Big Data startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 8 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Crowley?

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### Who are the partners at Crowley?

The team at Crowley includes Bob Karl (Senior Vice President and GM of Wind Services), James C. Fowler (Senior Vice President & General Manager, Shipping) and John Bourscheid (Digital Marketing Specialist). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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