Posted on: 2 June 2025
Maritime London is delighted to welcome DK2 Seaport Ltd (DK2) as a new member.
DK2 is a specialised investment and advisory firm focusing on debt, equity and emission solutions primarily within the maritime sector. The firm has a focus on senior debt, working capital, making maritime related equity investments and providing emission reduction solutions. DK2 supports ship owners and operators globally and companies in the shipping supply chain.
Led by its Founder and Managing Director Dipak Karki, with over 25 years in ship finance and banking, DK2 has a mission to provide capital to the maritime industry and support decarbonisation strategies for supply chains in an efficient and cost-effective manner. DK2 has provided debt solutions from voyage-linked working capital to complex refinancing and long-term senior secured facilities with relationships to 100+ maritime funders across the globe.
Dipak is a General Partner in a working capital fund, as well as a shareholder and Business Advisor to iLex, a debt origination and distribution platform. Through iLex, DK2 has access to 400+ funders on the platform; including banks, asset managers, pension funds and leasing companies. DK2 uses fintech for funding variety which allows for client-focused solutions when structuring deals.
DK2’s equity contribution into innovative decarbonisation startups is speeding up greenhouse gas reductions and driving solutions to decarbonise the supply chain. These include Carnot, Fueltrust and Floras for a greener future. DK2 is a carbon neutral company using Floras.
DK2 is partnered with STX Group to help shipowners and operators purchase FuelEU surplus pooling, carbon-offsetting incentives and sustainability-linked financing. DK2 can help navigate compliance and reduce costs, while measuring and reducing carbon footprint.
DK2’s team is made up of seasoned industry professionals and they look forward to collaborating with other Maritime London’s members while building up the UK’s maritime capabilities.
