London, UK – 14th April, 2026 – Vortexa, a leading provider of real-time global energy and freight analytics, today announced a $50m strategic debt financing with Oxford Finance LLC, complementing its Series C financing led by Morgan Stanley and further strengthening the company’s capital base for its next phase of growth.

As global energy and freight markets become increasingly complex and volatile amid rising geopolitical tensions, the need for real-time intelligence in a fast-moving world has never been greater. Vortexa enables market participants to navigate shifting trade flows and freight dynamics with greater speed, clarity and confidence. Recent advances in AI are further amplifying the value of proprietary, real-time data as the foundation for differentiated intelligence. This financing will accelerate investment in product innovation and global expansion, enabling Vortexa to continue to scale its platform and extend its leadership in real-time intelligence across energy and freight markets.

Oxford Finance’s extensive experience partnering with growth-stage technology companies aligns with Vortexa’s long-term platform trajectory, providing additional capital flexibility to invest in expansion while maintaining strategic optionality.

Fabio Kuhn, Founder and CEO of Vortexa, said: “We’re excited to partner with Oxford Finance as we continue scaling Vortexa globally. Their experience and long-term perspective align with our vision to build the future of energy and freight markets.”

Austin Szafranski, Executive Director of Oxford Finance said: “Vortexa has built a differentiated platform at the intersection of energy markets and data intelligence, which the world’s largest energy market participants rely on to make critical decisions. We are pleased to support the company’s next phase of growth and look forward to a long-term partnership with Fabio and the Vortexa team.”

About Vortexa

Vortexa provides market-leading real-time data and analytics for global energy and freight markets tracking over $3 trillion in waterborne energy trades each year. By combining human intelligence with AI-powered insight, Vortexa gives traders, analysts, charterers and shipping professionals the clarity to act confidently in complex, opaque markets. Its intuitive web-based platform, powerful API and SDK deliver the most complete view of global crude, refined products, LNG and freight movements. Headquartered in London, Vortexa’s team of 180+ experts spans Geneva, Singapore, New York, Houston and the UAE. For more information, visit www.vortexa.com.

About Oxford Finance LLC

Oxford Finance LLC is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private companies operating in a variety of industries worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to over 700 companies, allowing borrowers to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. Since 2002, Oxford has originated more than $14 billion in loans. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices serving the greater San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta and New York City metropolitan areas. For more information, visit www.oxfordfinance.com For more information, visit https://oxfordfinance.com.

Media contacts:

Oxford Finance LLC: Amanda Stern, media@oxfordfinance.com

Vortexa: Harriet Durnford-Smith, harriet.durnfordsmith@vortexa.com