Marina Hadjipateras brings an unusually deep maritime operator background to venture investing, having spent years working inside her family's 135-year-old shipping business doing sea trials, commercial operations, and helping lead their NYSE IPO before joining TMV. She focuses on backing startups that modernize logistics, freight, and maritime while applying a "living well" investment lens that connects wellness with the infrastructure needed to move goods and support care.

• Deep focus on maritime technology and ocean logistics, specifically seeking startups that modernize shipping operations, such as her investment in a company digitizing bills of lading to streamline global trade.
• Strong interest in broader supply chain resilience and transparency, evidenced by backing a universal API for warehouse management systems and platforms that assist freight forwarders in expanding their reach.
• Commitment to sustainability and decarbonization within transportation, highlighted by support for optimization software that helps vessels reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
• Emphasis on digitizing legacy industries that suffer from fragmented communication, often pointing out the need to move away from manual coordination in favor of unified digital processes for tasks like trucking and procurement.
• Appreciation for specific founder characteristics, noting that grit, curiosity, and creativity are often viewed as more critical for long-term entrepreneurial success than other abilities.