Dealfeng New Energy Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. has completed its Series A+ financing round, led by Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
The financing marks Dealfeng’s third funding round in the past two years and provides further support as the company enters a new stage of industrialisation and large-scale commercialisation of its green and low-carbon marine technologies.
From early-stage R&D to commercial product deployment and three consecutive financing rounds, Dealfeng has continued to develop its technology and expand its commercial activities. The latest financing also strengthens the strategic connection between Dealfeng and Headway across the marine industry value chain, creating opportunities for cooperation in energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies for shipping.
Headway: Marine technology and low-carbon shipping
Founded in 2005, Headway Technology Group (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. is a marine technology company serving the global shipping industry and headquartered in Qingdao, China.
Its activities cover decarbonisation, digitalisation and water treatment, including ballast water management systems, exhaust gas cleaning systems, alternative-fuel solutions, onboard carbon capture and intelligent shipping technologies. Headway has established more than 120 service and technical support stations across 56 countries and regions.
While Headway and Dealfeng follow different technological paths, both companies are focused on supporting the green transition of the shipping industry and improving vessel efficiency and sustainability.
Dealfeng: Developing wind-assisted propulsion
Dealfeng New Energy Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. continues to expand its capabilities across the full project lifecycle, including product R&D, engineering design, manufacturing and delivery, vessel installation, commissioning and classification-society certification.
Its self-developed Dealfeng® Rotor Sail systems have already been deployed in commercial applications, including offshore engineering vessels and chemical tankers.
One example is the Hai Yang Shi You 226 project, which Dealfeng completed in 106 days from contract signing to project delivery. The project also obtained the relevant type approval.
Dealfeng is also expanding its presence in the newbuild market. For a 14,000 DWT chemical tanker, its 24 m × 5 m Rotor Sail system successfully passed Factory Acceptance Testing and proceeded to onboard installation.
The project represents another step in the commercial deployment of large-scale wind-assisted propulsion technology and demonstrates Dealfeng’s ability to deliver integrated Rotor Sail solutions for newbuild vessels.
Supporting the next stage of growth
Dealfeng says the Series A+ financing will support continued investment in core technology R&D, product development, manufacturing capacity, supply-chain development, global market expansion and project-delivery capabilities.
The company aims to accelerate the transition of Rotor Sail technology from individual demonstration projects towards wider commercial deployment.
Headway’s experience in marine technology, global service networks, engineering execution and shipowner resources complements Dealfeng’s expertise in wind-assisted propulsion, creating opportunities for future cooperation in marine energy efficiency, renewable propulsion and integrated low-carbon solutions.
With three financing rounds completed within two years, Dealfeng continues to develop its commercial presence and expand the deployment of wind-assisted propulsion technology across the maritime sector.