Voltic

Electric cargo ships

Y CombinatorSummer 2022ActiveIndustrialsClimate

What they do

Problem

Cargo shipping needs cleaner, lower-cost vessels as diesel ships are expensive to operate and emit significant pollution.

Solution

Voltic builds US-made electric cargo ships using a patented battery and solar technology stack to outperform diesel vessels on profitability.

Who it's for

Large shipping and logistics companies that operate cargo vessel fleets.

Founders

Prosser Cathey

Founder

Prosser is the founder and CEO of Voltic. He is excited to make the shipping industry greener and more efficient. Prosser grew up in Ligonier, PA, where he was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from MIT in three years with multiple majors, winning a Fulbright upon graduation to study the auto industry's transition to EVs. He also rowed for MIT's D1 Heavyweight Crew team, with whom he won a Gold Medal at Head of the Charles. In his free time, he enjoys pizza, movies and skiing.