Ship vetting platform RightShip has a new minority investor in the form of Permira, a London-headquartered investment firm. The new investment will continue to see founding shareholders BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto each retaining their equal stakes.

Representatives of BHP, Cargill and Rio Tinto said in a joint statement: “As founding shareholders, we are pleased to welcome Permira and reaffirm our long-term commitment to RightShip. The combination of fresh capital and complementary capabilities, with Permira as part of the shareholder group, positions RightShip to deliver even greater safety, sustainability, and efficiency solutions for the maritime ecosystem.”

Established in 2001, RightShip now has more than 850 customers using its due diligence, environmental and inspections services.