Maris is led by Manish Singh, a third-generation seafarer with 33 years of maritime industry experience. For over two decades, Manish has worked alongside private equity sponsors to acquire and build maritime businesses, combining operational depth with deal-making experience in a way that is rare in this sector.
Most recently, Manish was CEO of Ocean Technologies Group, the maritime industry's largest technology and training platform, where he led a sustained programme of acquisition and integration that built OTG into a sector-defining business. Maris applies its expertise to broader opportunities in maritime technology.
Maris is backed by GTCR, a private equity firm with over 40 years of experience building market-leading businesses.
GTCR pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ backing exceptional executives with committed capital and institutional support to identify, acquire, and scale companies in sectors where they have genuine expertise.
In maritime GTCR are backing Manish Singh and his team of maritime experts. GTCR manages over $45 billion in equity capital and has invested across more than 280 companies since its founding in 1980. Learn more at www.gtcr.com.

Fleet operations technology is at the heart of ship and crew safety and performance. Maris focuses on solutions that help operators maximise safety, optimise performance and uptime and minimising cost. With emerging regulations reshaping voyage economics, we are building platforms that provide real-time decision support, automate routine tasks, and deliver measurable ROI on fleet operations.

Reliable high frequency data is becoming the new propulsion system for maritime trade. Through targeted acquisitions, Maris is assembling next-generation intelligence solutions that integrate vessel tracking, cargo flows, emissions reporting, and risk analytics. We see a future where maritime stakeholders rely on predictive insights, not
Reliable high frequency data is becoming the new propulsion system for maritime trade. Through targeted acquisitions, Maris is assembling next-generation intelligence solutions that integrate vessel tracking, cargo flows, emissions reporting, and risk analytics. We see a future where maritime stakeholders rely on predictive insights, not fragmented data. Our aim is to create a unified suite for maritime, enabling faster, smarter, and more transparent decisions across the value chain.

Maritime compliance is not only about mandated regulations. It is also a commercial imperative. From ESG reporting and digital certification to crew welfare, payroll, and safety management, Maris is investing in platforms that simplify complexity while strengthening governance. We are especially focused on unifying traditionally siloed w
Maritime compliance is not only about mandated regulations. It is also a commercial imperative. From ESG reporting and digital certification to crew welfare, payroll, and safety management, Maris is investing in platforms that simplify complexity while strengthening governance. We are especially focused on unifying traditionally siloed workflows, enabling operators to meet global regulations, support seafarers, and demonstrate operational integrity through integrated, secure, and scalable systems.
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