WaveBL Overview
WaveBL is a digital courier platform that mirrors the traditional process for transferring original paper documents, enabling the instant, encrypted, authenticated transfer of bills of lading and other unique digital documents. The platform is designed to meet the needs of every member along the supply chain, from the smallest importers to the largest shipping carriers and banks.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.8MJan 2017
$1.8MJan 2019
$12.8MJan 2024
$38.8MJun 2023
$46.8MMar 2021
$52.0MSep 2019
Latest News
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- The Opportunity As a leading supply chain services company operating in the UK, CZ, sought to streamline its trade finance operations and...
CZ, a leading supply chain services company in the UK, has significantly improved its trade finance operations by adopting digital trade documentation through the WaveBL platform. This transition to electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) has reduced processing times by 95%, enhanced security, and cut costs associated with traditional paper-based processes. The partnership with Mizrahi Tefahot Bank in the UK facilitated this digital transformation, enabling faster access to working capital and seamless collaboration with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This move positions CZ as a pioneer in digital trade solutions, setting a benchmark for efficiency and competitiveness in global trade.
Partners
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- WaveBL, the leading blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform, has completed a groundbreaking Proof of Value (POV) with Swift...
WaveBL, a leading blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform, has successfully completed a Proof of Value (POV) with Swift and several global banks, including Lloyds, Emirates NBD Bank, and Federal Bank Limited. The POV demonstrated the efficient transfer of electronic trade documents using WaveBLs platform and Swifts secure network, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of trade finance transactions. This initiative is part of WaveBLs mission to integrate its network with the financial system, promoting the adoption of eBLs. The collaboration with Swift and participating banks highlights a commitment to advancing trade finance digitization. The successful POV is expected to drive further adoption of digital solutions in trade finance.
Partners
growth-positive
Asia Shipping Chooses WaveBL as Their Digital Partner for Electronic House Bills of Lading
Asia Shipping, a global logistics company, has expanded its partnership with WaveBL to include the use of electronic house bills of lading. This move is part of Asia Shippings commitment to efficiency, security, and sustainability in global trade. The company transferred over 17,000 master eBLs in 2023 alone. WaveBLs eBL blockchain-based solution has transformed Asia Shippings document management, ensuring top security, efficiency, and sustainability. The solutions have notably reduced processing times, eliminated document losses, and expedited transactions, all while promoting eco-friendly practices and facilitating seamless communication with partners.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
WaveBL extends Series B to $37 million to expand blockchain-based digital trade document platform | CTech
Israeli startup WaveBL, which develops digital trade document solutions, has raised an additional $11 million, taking its Series B to $37 million. The funding round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners and included participation from existing investors ZIM, Marius Nacht, Contour Venture Partners, Frank Sica, and Techstars Central LLC, as well as new investor Reefknot Investments. WaveBLs platform uses blockchain technology to enable the instant, encrypted, and authenticated transfer of electronic Bills of Lading and related trade documents.
Investment
growth-positive
WaveBL Secures $26 Million Series B Funding Round
WaveBL, a market-leading provider of electronic Bills, has raised $26 million in its latest funding round. The funding will fuel WaveBLs global growth and market expansion in the digital trade documents sector. The round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners, with participation from existing investors and a new investor, Reefknot Investments. WaveBLs proprietary blockchain technology enables the secure and authenticated transfer of electronic trade documents. The investment will be used to expedite growth by increasing the employee base, primarily in sales, marketing, and R&D. WaveBLs strong alliances with leading customers and stakeholders are driving faster digitalization and adoption of electronic trade documents.
InvestmentPartners
| Sector | Fintech & Insurtech |
Funding
| Total funding | $52M |
| Last funding | $11M |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 6 |
| Investors | 14 |
Team Members
6
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | wavebl.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Ha-Gavish St 5, Kefar Sava, Israel
1313 N. Market Street, Suite 5100 Wilmington, Delaware 19801, USA
Photos & Videos
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WaveBL Business
Business models
B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Fintech & InsurtechTrading & InvestingTarget Customer
Transportation & LogisticsLogisticsWarehousesMaritimeTransportation InfrastructurePorts & HarborsFinancial ServicesFinancial InstitutionsCore Technology
Data StorageDLT & BlockchainPlatforms & InterfacesWebTags (10)
document-managementweb-platformp2pbanksback-officeshippinglogisticssupply-chainblockchainmanagement-solutionsUse Cases
Banking InstitutionsBeneficial Cargo OwnersOcean CarriersFreight ForwardersWaveBL Financials
$52M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$11M
Last funding
B
Funding stage
6
Total rounds
14
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.8MJan 2017
$1.8MJan 2019
$12.8MJan 2024
$38.8MJun 2023
$46.8MMar 2021
$52.0MSep 2019
Private Equity Funding
B Round
Jan 2024
$11M
NewRoad Capital Partners (Lead)
,
ZIM Ventures, techstars, Contour Venture Partners, Frank Sica, Marius Nacht
B Round
Jun 2023
$26M
NewRoad Capital Partners (Lead)
,
Marius Nacht, Contour Venture Partners, Techstars Accelerator
B Round
Mar 2021
$8M
ZIM Ventures (Lead)
,
Marius Nacht
A Round
Sep 2019
$5.25M
NFX Capital, Marius Nacht, ZIM Ventures, Maersk Growth
Seed
Jan 2019
Undisclosed
theDOCK
Seed
Jan 2017
$1.75M
Blockchain Capital, E-Merge, Barclays Accelerator, Agilic Capital
WaveBL Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$1.8MJan 2017
$1.8MJan 2019
$12.8MJan 2024
$38.8MJun 2023
$46.8MMar 2021
$52.0MSep 2019
All Events
B Round
Jan 2024
$11M
NewRoad Capital Partners (Lead)
,
ZIM Ventures, techstars, Contour Venture Partners, Frank Sica, Marius Nacht
B Round
Jun 2023
$26M
NewRoad Capital Partners (Lead)
,
Marius Nacht, Contour Venture Partners, Techstars Accelerator
B Round
Mar 2021
$8M
ZIM Ventures (Lead)
,
Marius Nacht
A Round
Sep 2019
$5.25M
NFX Capital, Marius Nacht, ZIM Ventures, Maersk Growth
Seed
Jan 2019
Undisclosed
theDOCK
Seed
Jan 2017
$1.75M
Blockchain Capital, E-Merge, Barclays Accelerator, Agilic Capital
WaveBL News
11 articles
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- The Opportunity As a leading supply chain services company operating in the UK, CZ, sought to streamline its trade finance operations and...
CZ, a leading supply chain services company in the UK, has significantly improved its trade finance operations by adopting digital trade documentation through the WaveBL platform. This transition to electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) has reduced processing times by 95%, enhanced security, and cut costs associated with traditional paper-based processes. The partnership with Mizrahi Tefahot Bank in the UK facilitated this digital transformation, enabling faster access to working capital and seamless collaboration with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This move positions CZ as a pioneer in digital trade solutions, setting a benchmark for efficiency and competitiveness in global trade.
Partners
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- WaveBL, the leading blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform, has completed a groundbreaking Proof of Value (POV) with Swift...
WaveBL, a leading blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform, has successfully completed a Proof of Value (POV) with Swift and several global banks, including Lloyds, Emirates NBD Bank, and Federal Bank Limited. The POV demonstrated the efficient transfer of electronic trade documents using WaveBLs platform and Swifts secure network, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of trade finance transactions. This initiative is part of WaveBLs mission to integrate its network with the financial system, promoting the adoption of eBLs. The collaboration with Swift and participating banks highlights a commitment to advancing trade finance digitization. The successful POV is expected to drive further adoption of digital solutions in trade finance.
Partners
growth-positive
Asia Shipping Chooses WaveBL as Their Digital Partner for Electronic House Bills of Lading
Asia Shipping, a global logistics company, has expanded its partnership with WaveBL to include the use of electronic house bills of lading. This move is part of Asia Shippings commitment to efficiency, security, and sustainability in global trade. The company transferred over 17,000 master eBLs in 2023 alone. WaveBLs eBL blockchain-based solution has transformed Asia Shippings document management, ensuring top security, efficiency, and sustainability. The solutions have notably reduced processing times, eliminated document losses, and expedited transactions, all while promoting eco-friendly practices and facilitating seamless communication with partners.
PartnersExpand
growth-positive
WaveBL extends Series B to $37 million to expand blockchain-based digital trade document platform | CTech
Israeli startup WaveBL, which develops digital trade document solutions, has raised an additional $11 million, taking its Series B to $37 million. The funding round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners and included participation from existing investors ZIM, Marius Nacht, Contour Venture Partners, Frank Sica, and Techstars Central LLC, as well as new investor Reefknot Investments. WaveBLs platform uses blockchain technology to enable the instant, encrypted, and authenticated transfer of electronic Bills of Lading and related trade documents.
Investment
growth-positive
WaveBL Secures $26 Million Series B Funding Round
WaveBL, a market-leading provider of electronic Bills, has raised $26 million in its latest funding round. The funding will fuel WaveBLs global growth and market expansion in the digital trade documents sector. The round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners, with participation from existing investors and a new investor, Reefknot Investments. WaveBLs proprietary blockchain technology enables the secure and authenticated transfer of electronic trade documents. The investment will be used to expedite growth by increasing the employee base, primarily in sales, marketing, and R&D. WaveBLs strong alliances with leading customers and stakeholders are driving faster digitalization and adoption of electronic trade documents.
InvestmentPartners
growth-positive
Noam Rosenfeld appointed as CEO of WAVE BL
Noam Rosenfeld has been appointed as the CEO of WAVE BL, a blockchain-based digital courier platform. The appointment is seen as a growth-positive move for the company. Noam brings extensive experience in the cybersecurity and digital transformation domains, and his leadership is expected to lead to the expansion of WAVE BL across current and new industries globally. WAVE BLs platform enables the instant, encrypted, and authenticated transfer of Bills of Lading and other digital documents used in the trade industry. The company already has leading carriers and logistics companies, such as ZIM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and ONE, as customers.
Management Changes
growth-positive
MSC Wave BL electronic Bill of Lading reaches near six-figure issuance mark
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Wave BLs electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) has reached close to a six-figure issuance mark globally. MSCs head of technology emphasized the need for quickened adoption of eBLs and standardization of digital communication in the supply chain. The companys eBL has gained significant traction, but stakeholders need to be aligned for further adoption. The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has also announced the Future of International Trade (FIT) Alliance to cooperate on standards. MSCs focus on digital technology aims to prevent bottlenecks in supply chains. The article highlights the importance of standardization and digitalization in improving shipping and port operations, enhancing cargo visibility, and responding to logistics challenges.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
Zim invests in Wave BL blockchain tech in drive for paperless shipping - The Loadstar
Zim and investor Marius Nacht have invested $8m in blockchain developer Wave BL to accelerate the global implementation of its technology. Wave BL uses blockchain to produce electronic bills of lading, and Zim has been using its platform since 2017. The investment will support the expansion of paperless shipping and the transfer of unique digital documents.
Investment
growth-positive
BBVA and Wave carry out the first blockchain-based international trade transaction between Europe and Latin America BBVA
BBVA, in collaboration with Wave, conducted the first pilot that uses blockchain to automate the electronic submission of documents in an import-export transaction between Europe and Latin America. The pilot resulted in a significant reduction in the time required for the transaction. BBVA is also piloting an FX matching application developed by Calypso Technology and R3. BBVA has completed the first real-life implementation of an international money transfer using Ripples DLT. These initiatives demonstrate BBVAs commitment to digitize the financial sector and make it more efficient through the use of emerging technologies.
PartnersCustomers
Growth-Positive
Maritime News
Several maritime companies have made significant strides in their operations. Huntington Ingalls Industries successfully launched the Navy’s third America-class amphibious assault ship. Seaspan ULC signed a memorandum of understanding with AES Corporation to provide liquefied natural gas bunkering services to ships. Austal Australia delivered the 17th Guardian-class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence. J.P. Morgan Global Alternative’s Global Transportation Group concluded an order for two methanol-fueled newbuilds. Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. resolved its lawsuit with Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC.
CustomersPartnersAcquisition
growth-positive
Press Releases Barclays
The article discusses the latest statements and press releases from Barclays, as well as announcements about their key campaigns. The impact on the company is growth-positive. The key theme of the article is the companys communication and marketing efforts. The key issues discussed are related to partners. The date of the event described in the article is not provided. The confidence level is 8.
Partners
WaveBL Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 76 |
| Team members | 6 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 100/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 515384022 |
| Crunchbase | wave-bl |
| Last updater | Dana Arnon |
| Updater email | dana.arnon@mail.huji.ac.il |
| Last update | 2024-07-24T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2015-04-27T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |