Hello!
We are Shellock, a logistics Startup set-up in Barcelona. In May 2019, we met in the first maritime and blue logistics startup weekend, held in Barcelona by Techstars. Without knowing each other beforehand, we created the team and the idea of Shellock came up, after an intense and fun brainstorming session. The concept was so inspiring and enlightening, that motivated us to the point where we were working so synchronized that it felt like we had known each other since forever. We spent three days there from morning to night, shaping the concept, developing the business plan, researching for competitors and making the presentation. On the third day in a 5 minute-pitch, we presented Shellock before a jury integrated by high-rank professionals of the maritime and logistics industry and consolidated entrepreneurs. We placed second, it was huge emotion for the team, but we did not even know our lives were about to change. After the award ceremony, few managers from logistic enterprises approached to us, asking if we were going to make Shellock real. We looked at each other’s face with a smile, and said yes.
In January 2020 we partnered with the Universitat de Barcelona and we moved to its co-work space known as StartUb! In February, we started the Santander Incubation program “Explorer”. In April we were chosen for an acceleration program for maritime startups, which will be held in Haugesund, Norway and it's organized by Flow Maritime Accelerator, as you can see in the video.
In order to fulfill the dream of making Shellock real and disrupt the Shipping industry, we need your help. We are running this campaign to cover some expenses for the trip to Norway and to produce the first batch of Shellocks when we finished the program and have our product optimized. You won't be only helping us, you will be part of a big change in the world, helping to reduce the use of plastic and CO2 emissions in one of the biggest industries in the world.
What we need
We are raising 10,000 euros to cover the expenses of two months in Norway, our flight tickets, and the first batch of Shellocks. Considering that the living costs in Norway are high and we are a team of three, 10,000 is a tight budget but enough to sustain us during the program.
We are going to give nice t-shirts, mugs, and some accessories with our logo, nice collection series Shellocks and the space as sponsor on our website.
Challenge
This is a big but exciting challenge, we know we are on the right track. That is why this Accelerator has given us the opportunity to be part of this exclusive program, which aims for big things and changes.
We have a unique team, full of heart, determination, and always willing to go the extra mile. We believe we are making something good for the planet and its life.
Team:
CEO - Carlos Garces: Marine Engineer and Full Stack Developer, with wide experience in software and hardware testing for Mercedes-Benz.
CPO - Adolfo Calderon: Nautical Engineer in Navigation and Marine Transportation, with wide international experience working for Tidewater Martine and The Panama Canal.
CTO - Ferran Guasch: Mechanical Engineer, with experience as testing Engineer for Mercedes-Benz and skilled in hardware development.
Other Ways You Can Help
You can share this campaign on social media, with friends, family and people you know from the Shipping industry.