Ceto

Connect. Predict. Prevent.

Data & Analytics Growth Series A

Overview

Ceto is an insurance and maritime technology platform that delivers predictive maintenance and risk insights for hull and machinery underwriting. The company provides real-time vessel data integration and anomaly detection to improve underwriting accuracy and operational efficiency for insurers and shipping operators.

The platform captures high-frequency sensor data from ships to identify mechanical stressors before equipment failure, enabling more precise risk assessment. Ceto operates through multiple channels: a cloud-based intelligence platform for vessel operators and underwriters, APIs for integration with insurance systems, and as a Lloyd's Managing General Agent through a partnership with Chaucer Group for direct underwriting capacity.

With USD 4.8M in Series A funding led by Dynamo Ventures, the company has established partnerships with major maritime and insurance players including Howden, Chaucer Group, and shipping operators. The company is FCA-regulated as an Appointed Representative and covers both P&C and specialty insurance verticals.

Products & Services

Watchkeeper Platform

Watchkeeper is Ceto's primary intelligence platform that provides continuous equipment monitoring and mechanical anomaly detection. The system captures high-frequency vessel data and applies predictive maintenance models to deliver real-time insights to vessel operators and insurance underwriters.

Key Features

Continuous equipment monitoring and failure prediction
Advanced anomaly detection algorithms
Real-time alerts for mechanical stressors
Historical trend analysis and reporting

Target Users: Vessel operators, ship managers, insurance underwriters

Marine Insurance Solutions

Ceto provides real-time vessel data integration for hull and machinery insurance underwriting. The platform moves beyond periodic surveys and point-in-time assessments by integrating live operational data into underwriting decisions.

Key Features

Live vessel data feeds into underwriting workbench
Enhanced risk selection and pricing analytics
Operational efficiency metrics for insurers
Continuous monitoring post-bind for claims management

Target Users: Insurance carriers, underwriting teams, MGAs

Marine Managing General Agent

Ceto operates a Lloyd's marine Managing General Agent partnership with Chaucer Group, combining Lloyd's underwriting capacity with continuous machinery monitoring data to deliver differentiated insurance products.

At a Glance

Founded: 2020
Headquarters: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Employees: 11-50
Funding: Series A

Category & Focus

Category: Data & Analytics
Subcategories: Predictive analytics risk scoring marine technology underwriting support
Insurance Verticals: P&C Commercial Specialty/E&S
Target Customers: Carriers, MGAs, Brokers