Post Event Testimonials

"Right People, Right Organization, Right networking space and impressive pitching of several startups that will make soon a difference in the shipping and Logistics arena, event tech tour Barcelona, has been a real success […] By bringing together for the very first time: startups, investors, shipping companies, Ports and Advisors; Techtour together with its partners Port of Barcelona, Pascal Ollivier and Rachael White have made a real difference in our industry."

Estelle Linget, Founder – ESL. Consulting

"I think the Tech Tour Maritime, Trade & Logistics 2022 event in Barcelona, provided the opportunity to small and medium startups to explain their project to a very important number of VC's that are really interested in these types of business initiatives.It is one of the biggest problems to make a "match" between VC's and Startups.
The approach given by the team of the Tech Tour really helps the startups to pitch to the appropriate VC's.
As a founder of a startup that was able to scale, raise money, and then sell, Time is one of the most important restrictions you have and the value that the Tech Tour is offering is HUGE.
Very good job!!"

Ivan Tintore, CEO - Exited Partner, Icontainers

"The Tech Tour Maritime, Trade & Logistics 2022 Programme has been a magnificent event. 
In addition to an agenda filled with activities and a remarkable list of attendees with representatives from the entire value chain of the sector together with investors and startups, it is worth to mention Tech Tour’s team expertise in running the event, taking care at every moment that we all got the most out of it."

David Sola Varela, Principal - Caixa Capital Risc SGECR SA

"Tech Tour Maritime is a great event for everyone interested in the Maritime Sector.  Nice experience to live how the new tech is affecting and how they are going to change the sector. Be smart, green are irredeemable in the maritime sector. On the other hand, it is impressive how the new your generations are embracing the tech and sector bringing fresh air to this old sector. "

 CEE Javier Gallardo, Director - Portic

"I have been impressed by the pertinence of the start-ups selection. We were able to meet a new generation of clean technologies applicable to maritime and port industries and that will be instrumental to the reduction of their greenhouse gas emissions. This Techtour gathered investors and players with common areas of interests in the maritime industry. It contributes to strengthen the links within our emerging ecosystem. "

Jerome de RICHEMONT, Founding Partner - Blue Pelican Capital

"Another great Techtour event, Maritime, Trade & Logistics 2022 was full of well curated investment opportunities and many interesting discussions with global corporates and investors. The maritime and trade sectors face some of the biggest challenges to decarbonize, but also some of the most exciting new companies. Barcelona is a world leading centre of both port logistics and start-up entrepreneurship - the perfect combination for the event!"

Jim Totty, Managing Director - Viridis Capital

"The event in Barcelona was fantastic and very well organized by the Tech Tour team. The work sessions, social events and networking met GlobalSolver's best expectations. 
Thank you very much and looking forward to seeing you next tech event…"

 Jorge Caiado, CEO - Global Solver

"I can say that your recent Tech Tour Maritime, Trade & Logistics 2022 at the magnificent Barcelona Port facilities, developed a very complete program with top industry experts/investors and creative start-ups. A really worthwhile experience! (The Barcelona Trade Fair facilities need for a very urgent refurbishment)"

José F. Vivancos, Managing Director - IDM ESPAÑOLA, S.L.

"TechTour gave BRIDGE the opportunity to exchange ideas with amazing entrepreneurs willing to change the status quo."

Simone Quarta, CEO - BRIDGE S.R.L.

"Great event because it brought together specialised investors, corporates and startups that have the blue economy has a shared interest and passion, in a wonderful location."

Stephan Morais, Managing General Partner - Indico Capital Partners

"During the Tech Tour Maritime at Barcelona there were corporates, startups and VCs in the same place and this what the maritime ecosystem trully need ! All stakeholders exchange with a lot of transparency about the complexity but the huge opportunities of martime market!"

 Yanis SOUAMI, CEO - SINAY

"At Mely.ai Solutions Inc., we were greatful to be part of this initiative and highly suggest other companies to join the next Tech Tour Maritime. It was a pleasure meeting and connecting with experts and investors on-site."

Edward Ko, CEO - Mely.ai Solutions Inc.

"I'm very glad to have represented ConexBird at the inaugural Tech Tour Maritime, Trade & Logistics event in Barcelona last week. There are lots of exciting new ideas and solutions making headway into the #shipping/#logistics sector right now, so it was great to bring innovators, industry players and investors all into the same room to have much-needed conversations about the future of our #supplychains .
Many thanks to Tech Tour and to the Port de Barcelona for organizing and hosting an excellent event, which I'm sure has started a new focal point for #supplychaintech . See you next time!"

Nicholas Gallie, Chief Operating Officer -  ConexBird 

"For a startup every budget that is spent needs to help us reach our goal. Making the trip to Barcelona and staying there for a few days is a serious investment. Nevertheless, the connections that we made, the feedback that we received and the exposure to Tech Tour's amazing network was worth every penny. We loved the level of professionalism and passion for maritime innovation that we felt during the trip."

Sebastian Hamers, CEO & Co-Founder, Sealution

"Tech Tour Barcelona brought together startups, corporates and investors who want to lead the world into sustainable & intelligent maritime logistics. As this is the mission of Awake.AI, we felt like home"

Karno Tenovuo, CEO - Awake.AI