Ioannis Martinos

Signal is an ecosystem of high-growth start-ups that share one common goal – enhancing the competitive performance of companies operating within the shipping and energy sectors through technological innovation. At the helm of these companies is Greek entrepreneur Ioannis Martinos, formerly co-CEO of Thenamaris, one of the world’s most successfulshipping companies. Established in 2014, and headquartered in London, with offices in Athens, Greece, the companies within Signal employ more than 100 individuals. The leadership group has combined experience of more than 75 years in shipping and energy markets and is supported by a world-class team of strategists, market analysts, data scientists, and developers. Signal launched The Signal Ocean Platform to the public in 2018 which has established market adoption in the crude spot vessels market. Signal also launched its first Aframax pool in September 2018 (Signal Maritime Services). At Signal Ventures, we focus on early-stage technology startups and entrepreneurs in the shipping, logistics and commodities space.