Seed · Supply Chain & Ops Tech · Antwerp, Belgium · Founded 2018 · 2–10 employees
Dockflow is an Antwerp-based Logistics Enablement Platform that gives freight forwarding teams real-time visibility over maritime container shipments, connecting to 120+ ocean carriers and automating processes like demurrage alerts, CO₂ tracking, and customer communication. Founded in 2018 by Michiel Valee and Pauline Van Ostaeyen (both Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe), the platform tracks an estimated $16 billion in cargo value annually and serves over 15,000 companies with 2,000 active users. The company raised a €400K seed round in January 2020 from investors including Fintro (BNP Paribas Group), PMV, Birdhouse, and Belfius, with further backing from imec.istart. Dockflow reports 98% customer retention and is a finalist for the 2026 B19 Young Talent Award by Belfius, signalling strong recognition within the Belgian maritime and business community.