Updated:
Zebox
ZEBOX, the global startup accelerator by CMA CGM, connects entrepreneurs and industry leaders to co-build innovative, sustainable solutions across 6 hubs...
Zebox
ZEBOX, the global startup accelerator by CMA CGM, connects entrepreneurs and industry leaders to co-build innovative, sustainable solutions across 6 hubs worldwide.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
France
City
Marseille
Corporate office
Marseille, France
Additional offices
Virginia, United States · Guadeloupe · Abidjan, Ivory Coast · Manchester, United Kingdom · Singapore
Principals
Rodolphe Saadé
Founder, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is Zebox structured relative to its parent, CMA CGM?
Zebox is a wholly captive entity founded by Rodolphe Saadé, the Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM. It operates as the corporate startup accelerator for the group, meaning it sources, vets, and commercially integrates early-stage companies into CMA CGM's operations. It has no reported external LP capital and does not function as a family office or independent venture fund.
Does Zebox write equity checks into startups?
Public materials do not disclose balance-sheet capital deployment. Zebox emphasizes its acceleration program, fundraising support, and direct commercial partnerships with CMA CGM and CEVA Logistics rather than leading priced institutional rounds. Its primary value proposition for founders is enterprise access and proof-of-concept acceleration inside the shipping group.
What types of companies does Zebox target thematically?
Zebox focuses on supply chain digitization, logistics optimization, energy transition technologies, and industrial automation. Its public-facing themes include sustainable freight solutions, enterprise software for transport, and electrification of trucking — areas where CMA CGM can serve as a first customer or testing partner for new solutions.
Where does Zebox operate geographically?
The firm runs six innovation hubs: the headquarters in Marseille, France, and additional offices in Virginia (USA), Guadeloupe, Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Manchester (UK), and Singapore. These hubs function as both acceleration spaces and coworking communities under the "Friends & Family" model.
Who can access Zebox's programs, and is it only for shipping startups?
Zebox is open to entrepreneurs driving change across transport, logistics, and adjacent digital or industrial sectors, not just shipping. Member companies such as ElectroTempo and HELION highlight use cases spanning truck electrification, energy management, and physical security. Selection appears to be driven by potential for commercial integration with CMA CGM and its corporate partners.
Profile maintained by Altss using OSINT (open-source intelligence), regulatory filings, licensed data partners, and verified direct submissions. Read the methodology. Last updated: . Continuous refresh with full update cycles at least every 30 days.
Need institutional-grade insight on private equity firms?
Altss delivers:
Prefer a guided tour?
We’ll walk you through: