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Y/KNOT Invest - Greek Listed Shipping & Maritime Investments Company

Every Why Not
Builds
The Future.

We identify opportunities across global shipping and transform them into long-term value through owned vessels, maritime trading and disciplined capital allocation.

Public Market Company

The first and only Greek-incorporated shipping company listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.

Agile. Flexible. Smart.

A differentiated, sector-agnostic approach combining entrepreneurial spirit with operational agility across shipping and maritime trading.

Disciplined Capital Allocation

Investing where opportunity and long-term value creation meet.

The Firm

Investing in Global Maritime Opportunities.

Invest in the first and only Greek-incorporated shipping company listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. We navigate global markets to create lasting value through operational agility, modern fleets, and disciplined capital allocation.

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Tanker Ship

Featured Story • September 23, 2026

From Acquisition to Revenue Generation: $3 - 5.5 Million

Following its acquisition in late June, AMETHYST was immediately deployed in Y/KNOT INVEST’s commercial operations. Its charter is expected to generate USD 3 - 5.5 million over approximately 2.5 to 3.5 months.

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WHAT WE DO

Our Value Creation Model

We assess opportunities across shipping segments and vessel types, deploying capital selectively where market timing, asset fundamentals and return potential align.

Own Fleet

Quality Fleet Built for Performance

Own Fleet

We invest in and operate modern, efficient vessels in the dry bulk and tanker sectors with a focus on reliability, safety and long-term value.

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Maritime Trading

Creating Value Beyond Ownership

Maritime Trading

Through our commercial expertise and global network, we execute selective trading and shipping transactions that generate returns beyond our owned fleet.

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Our Investment Approach

OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH

Agile. Segment-Agnostic. Returns-Focused.

We assess opportunities across shipping segments and vessel types, deploying capital selectively where market timing, asset fundamentals and return potential align.

AGILE DECISION-MAKING
SEGMENT-AGNOSTIC
CAPITAL ALIGNED WITH OPPORTUNITY

Board Members

Rigas Tzortzis

Rigas Tzortzis

Chairman (Non-Exec)

Visionary investor and strategic leader, combining capital markets acumen with deep experience across European industrial groups.

Georgios Koutsos

Georgios Koutsos

Chief Executive Officer

A seasoned strategist driving execution, transforming opportunity into growth, and leading our new investment direction.

Ioannis Mouzakis

Ioannis Mouzakis

Deputy CEO

A next-generation leader combining financial discipline with bold strategic thinking, driving Y/KNOT INVEST’s transformation and growth.

Panagiotis Tzortzis

Panagiotis Tzortzis

Non-Exec Board Member

Drawing on more than 20 years of global leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate strategic growth and capital initiatives across the firm’s portfolio.

Vasiliki Andreadi

Vasiliki Andreadi

Independent Non-Exec

Expert in governance, compliance, risk management and internal controls, driving transparency, accountability and sustainable practices.

Christina Korkidi

Christina Korkidi

Independent Non-Exec

A specialist in corporate, maritime, and investment law. She adds legal insight and regulatory strength to our governance.

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Latest News & Insights

Tanker

TANKER

Entering the Tanker Market

Y/KNOT Invest expands its fleet with the acquisition of its first tanker.

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A New Chapter in Tanker Shipping

Y/KNOT Invest enters the tanker market with the acquisition of a 2009-built Aframax vessel, adding 105,599 DWT of capacity to its growing and diversified fleet.

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Trading

TRADING

TRADING USD 1.44M Revenue from ArcelorMittal Agreement

We successfully completed a 45-day transportation agreement for ArcelorMittal, the world's leading steel and mining company, generating USD 1.44 million in revenue.

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Value beyond Fleet Ownership

This 45-day transportation agreement for ArcelorMittal generated approximately USD 1.44 million in revenue, strengthening cash flow and demonstrating Y/KNOT Invest's ability to create value through both owned assets and strategic maritime trading operations.

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Mononews Shipping 20

IN THE NEWS

Recognized Among Shipping’s Emerging Leaders

Our Board President, Rigas Tzortzis, named among the industry’s 20 emerging leaders.

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Mononews Shipping 20

Featured in Mononews Shipping 20 - a distinction recognizing the new generation of Greek shipowners shaping the future of one of the world’s most strategic industries – our Chairman, Rigas Tzortzis, has been named among the sector’s emerging leaders.

This recognition reflects both the progress of our journey and our ongoing commitment to helping shape the future of Greek maritime.

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Ringing the Bell at Euronext Athens

CAPITAL MARKETS

Ringing the Bell at Euronext Athens

Celebrating the listing of new shares.

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Marking a New Chapter

The Bell Ringing Ceremony marked the official listing of Y/KNOT INVEST's new shares on Euronext Athens, celebrating an important milestone in the company's capital markets journey and its continued commitment to long-term growth and value creation.

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Forbes Greece Interview

IN THE NEWS

Pioneering the Link Between Shipping and the Greek Capital Market

"One strong success story can help unlock wider adoption."

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Forbes Greece Interview

Featured in the April edition of Forbes Greece, Rigas Tzortzis, President of the Board of Y/KNOT INVEST shares his insights in an interview with Stathis Vasilopoulos.

At a time when market dynamics are shifting, Y/KNOT INVEST is the first to actively bridge the gap between shipping and the Greek capital market introducing greater structure, transparency and investability to a sector where Greece holds global leadership.

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Successful Share Capital Increase

CAPITAL MARKETS

Successful Share Capital Increase

A successful capital increase supported by strong shareholder and investor participation.

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Building on Trust

The successful completion of our €22.8 million share capital increase, fully subscribed and 1.5x oversubscribed, reflects strong investor confidence and reinforces our focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

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Growth

Growth

ATHEX Small Cap Conference 2025

Presenting a clear roadmap for future growth and market leadership.

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Advancing a New Growth Model

Participation in the ATHEX Small Cap Conference 2025 reflects a clear commitment to disciplined expansion and long-term value creation.

The new investment framework focuses on sustainable performance, strategic partnerships, and capturing emerging opportunities in global markets.

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Finance

Finance

Expected Revenues 1.8 - 2.8 Million USD

The vessel FEDERICA fixed for a 4–6 month charter at USD 15,500 per day.

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Continued Strong Performance

The successful conclusion of a second charter further confirms the effectiveness of our investment strategy and the competitiveness of our operations.

This achievement demonstrates our ability to generate sustainable value from our fleet. We remain focused on leveraging this momentum to pursue new opportunities and further strengthen our market footprint.

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Fleet

Fleet

Fleet expands with 19 new yachts

The upcoming season marks a new chapter, with the fleet expanding to include 19 new models.

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Fleet Modernization

We are excited to announce the addition of 19 state-of-the-art yachts from world-renowned shipyards.

This significant expansion enhances our charter offerings, providing clients with unparalleled luxury and performance.

It underscores our commitment to maintaining a modern, high-quality fleet at the forefront of the yachting industry.

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Branding

Branding

KIRIACOULIS unveils new logo

A global player in the yachting industry, reveals refreshed corporate logo, the first visual update in over four decades.

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A New Identity

After more than 40 years, we have introduced a new corporate logo that reflects our evolution and forward-looking vision.

The refreshed identity honors our rich history while signaling a new era of innovation and growth as Y/KNOT Invest, a dynamic force in the global investment landscape.

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