AI Fund Awards 2017

8 Acquisition International - International Fund Awards 2017 BTZ Navigation LLC IF17031 Best Shipping-Focused VC Fund: BTZ Navigation I LP BTZ Navigation LLC Established in 2015 specifically to invest in the Dry Bulk Shipping sector BTZ Navigation work with parties globally across the sector. Andy discusses the firm and its flagship fund. “Our award winning flagship fund, BTZ Navigation Fund 1, is managing risk by entering with asset values at lows not seen since the mid 1980’s. The underlying scrap value of dry bulk ships creates significant downside protection. Our strategy comprises an all equity approach creating both staying power in the market and a profile that makes us a desirable counterpart for brokers and principals shipping dry bulk goods.” What truly sets the firm apart is the experience and dedication of its senior team, as Andy is keen to emphasise. “Our team is a unique combination the skills our partners bring to the table: deep operational experience in both publicly traded and private dry bulk shipping, fiduciary and fund management expertise and global M&A experience.” As a young company BTZ Navigation is keen to avoid creating bad habits and instead create a legacy of excellence for both investors and shareholders, as Andy concludes. “Ultimately, BTZ is committed to transparency and compliance from both investor and industry perspectives. We are entering the industry without any legacy balance sheet or operating issues and focused uniquely on executing our investment strategy, and moving forward cultivating a culture of excellence will remain our ongoing focus.” BTZ Navigation LLC is a shipping focused investment company offering investment options in this niche sector. Managing Partner Andy Thorson tells us more. Company: BTZ Navigation LLC Address: 590 Madison Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022 Managing Partners: Michel Brogard - michel.brogard @btznavigation.com Andy Thorson - Andy.thorson@ btznavigation.com Alexis Zoullas - alexis.zoullas@ btznavigation.com BTZ Navigation LLC “Ultimately, BTZ is committed to transparency and compliance from both investor and industry perspectives.”