Berlin startup Lazzaro One raises a six-figure pre-seed round from B# for its HUAX maritime platform

Berlin-based maritime technology startup Lazzaro One has secured a six-figure pre-seed round from B#, the pre-seed fund of IBB Ventures, Tech.eu reports tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗. The money will support the development of its maritime intelligence platform HUAX and the company's technological and commercial expansion tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.

Lazzaro One was founded by Arsenio Longo together with co-founder Maria Grazia Del Prete. The company develops software intended to improve safety, operational efficiency and sustainability in the maritime industry tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.

How the HUAX platform works

The platform combines mathematical models and data analytics with behavioural psychology. Its purpose is to help organisations understand vessel activity and identify potential risks tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗. The maritime sector generates large volumes of data, but finding reliable and relevant information remains a challenge. Conventional monitoring systems can detect unusual vessel activity, although interpreting the reasons behind it often requires further analysis tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.

HUAX analyses technical and behavioural patterns to identify anomalies and provide insights into maritime operations. Rather than relying solely on raw data, the platform focuses on information relevant to risk assessment and decision-making tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗. One application is the detection of so-called shadow fleets, vessels that manipulate tracking systems. The platform is designed to help shipping companies, insurers and security authorities identify potential risks tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.

HUAX also provides route forecasts and sea-state analyses to support operational planning, efficiency and environmental sustainability tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗. According to the company, many systems can flag unusual vessel behaviour, while HUAX can explain clearly why it is unusual.

Plans for the funding

With the new funding, Lazzaro One plans to expand its Berlin headquarters, which will remain its main technology development hub. It also intends to establish a Maritime Intelligence Desk in Naples to support monitoring activities across the Mediterranean region tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.

The company will expand its development team, create specialised positions and further improve HUAX's data-processing capabilities tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗. Over the medium to long term, Lazzaro One aims to expand its customer network across the maritime and insurance industries tech.euTech.eutech.euOpen source ↗.