The Voyager history

Our Mission

 
 
 

Each year companies spend more than $450b transporting bulk commodities via sea. For most companies, this process still relies on email and spreadsheets 

Our mission is to make it simple for charterers to predict and optimize their shipping costs. 

 

By integrating innovative technologies, fostering collaboration, and implementing responsible practices, we strive to redefine industry standards and set new benchmarks for the bulk shipping world.

The starting point

After years working in the maritime industry, our founders were tired of dealing with decade-old inefficient processes. 

An MBA program kickstarted the initial idea, and since then Voyager’s team has expanded significantly.

This includes the support of leading venture capital funds as founding partners, including Phaze Ventures, ScOp Venture Capital, and more.

Selected Investors

foundING TEAM

Matthew Costello

Matthew Costello

Matthew began his career in Beijing, founding and funding the first joint Australian-China scholarships for Australian graduates. He then joined the maritime industry with Stolt-Nielsen in Singapore, gaining experience in Chartering, Operations, and Demurrage.

In 2016, he left to pursue an MBA at IMD Business School in Lausanne. He also holds a BA in Finance and Economics from UTS, Sydney.

 
Bret Smart

Bret Smart

With an academic background in Naval Architecture and Transportation from Webb Institute and MIT, Bret began his career at SeaRiver (ExxonMobil) before joining Matthew Costello at Stolt-Nielsen, where he held roles in finance, strategy, and IT integration.

In 2014, he pursued an MBA at INSEAD and then joined Partners in Performance. A few years later Bret left consulting to join Matthew in Lausanne, where they started the research that founded Voyager.

 

Join the crew

We are an innovative and international team, and we are always looking for new passionate crew members.

If you are looking for a global environment where fun is part of the hustle, come join our team and meet us at our next global All Hands!

Why join the team?

International Exposure
Voyager has led our team to places like Qatar, Singapore, Malaysia, England, Hungary, Denmark, Mexico, Australia, Switzerland, and more.

Remote-First
Work from anywhere! Although we have offices in Joinville, London, and Houston, you can choose to work from home.

Career Development
Receive an annual stipend for education, workshops, certifications, and more to advance your career.

Annual All Hands
Join us for a week of team building and brainstorming in exciting locations like Argentina, Chile, the USA, Panama, and Portugal.

Internal Opportunities
Participate in programs like our Referral Program and earn rewards for successful referrals.


Team Voyager Lisbon 2024

Voyager All Hands. Lisbon, 2024.

Team Voyager Buenos Aires 2023

Voyager All Hands. Buenos Aires, 2023.

+30

Countries Visited
by Voyagers

 

+1000

Hours in Company Sponsored Professional Development

 

5

All Hands Events
Around the World

 

Our offices

U.S. (Headquarters)
845 Texas Ave,
Suite 200
Houston
TX 77002

 

UK
133 Whitechapel 
High Street
London
E1 7QA

 

Brazil
Av. Juscelino
Kubitschek, 
350
Joinville
89201-100

 

Singapore
151 Chin Swee Road, #07-12
Manhattan House
Singapore
169876