Technology Venture Capital | James Fisher Ventures

James Fisher Ventures invests in innovative Blue Economy technologies that shape the next generation of James Fisher, accelerating growth across energy, defence and maritime transport

Who we are

James Fisher Ventures, the venture capital arm of James Fisher and Sons plc, oson a mission to invest in, or partner with, technology start-ups who are looking to disrupt large global markets with new and innovative technologies. We bring partnership, collaboration, and investment together to provide opportunities in energy transition and security, global defence operations, and marine projects; harnessing the whole of the Blue Economy.

We are James Fisher Ventures - the corporate venture capital arm of James Fisher and Sons plc.

We invest in start-ups looking to disrupt large global markets with innovative technology with a particular focus on energy transition and security, global defence operations, and marine projects.

We are an international marine services company delivering high value services to Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport markets.

As a global service company, we bring a deep well of knowledge and value to start-up companies looking to change the world and develop the Blue Economy.

Operating at the heart of the Blue Economy

We operate across three key markets - Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport - with a deep focus on technical delivery, operational safety and customer value.

Energy

Driving offshore energy forward.

James Fisher has been delivering complex offshore energy projects in challenging conditions for over 50 years. We leverage our cutting-edge technology and expertise to deliver safe, efficient operations across the lifecycle of our customers’ assets. Leading the global shift towards a cleaner, more sustainable future, James Fisher is driving the energy transition forward.

Explore our energy lifecycle offering

Defence

Confidence under pressure.

James Fisher has been delivering cutting-edge innovation for the world’s militaries for over 40 years. We enable mission success in the harshest operating environment. Our expert team provides mission-critical support for military personnel, assets and underwater infrastructure, delivering confidence under pressure. We are rescue ready, utilising our specialist services and technologies to protect lives and national security at sea.

Learn about our defence support

Maritime Transport

Shaping the future of maritime.

With nearly two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher has an unrivalled reputation for quality, safety and reliability. Our long-standing customer partnerships allow us to deliver the highest possible standard of maritime solutions. As a global specialist in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, James Fisher is a recognised market leader in the movement of the world’s critical resources. Ensuring safety at sea and in port, and investing in the fleet of tomorrow, James Fisher is shaping the future of maritime.

Discover our maritime transport services

This is James Fisher 2.0

Digital solutions will drive efficiencies through full asset lifecycles. Data will drive decision-making. GenAI will make us more efficient.

Autonomy will become the standard, from subsea surveys to vessel routing to drone inspections, with AUVs not only collecting data from all environments, but also actively carrying out tasks.

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People and autonomous assets will be consolidated and managed from control centres, where we will utilise a strong collection of common digital tools.

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With comprehensive monitoring systems installed on client assets, we will move to exception-based strategies, with more predictive interventions based on observable trends. Emergent technology like AI-supported decision-making will become the norm.