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Yachting Ventures partners with leading global boat shows to give startups and scaleups visibility, credibility, and direct access to decision makers through Innovation Zones and curated activations worldwide.
Upcoming Events.
Metstrade
Best suited for B2B marine technology companies seeking global distribution and industry partnerships.
boot Düsseldorf
The world’s largest indoor boat show and a key meeting point for the global marine industry at the start of the year.
Dubai Boat Show
Ideal for startups entering the Middle East market and building early investor and partner relationships.
IBEX
Ideal for startups focused on B2B technology, equipment, and industry partnerships in North America.
Palma Boat Show
Ideal for startups looking to build visibility and relationships within the European superyacht ecosystem.
Superyacht Technology Show
Offers startups direct access to the people specifying and adopting innovation onboard superyachts.
Smart Marina
For startups building solutions for coastal infrastructure, offering direct access to operators and investors.
Warm Introductions.
Strategic support and warm introductions to help you meet people who will move the needle.
Built-In Visibility.
Quality content is everything, and we make it a priority so you can showcase your participation on social media.
Media Momentum.
Being active in the press ahead of industry events is crucial to maximising interest in your brand.
Networking.
From drinks to media mingles, we create experiences where authentic relationships begin and grow.
Meeting Spaces.
We understand how crucial meetings are, so we provide dedicated lounges for you to connect in a relaxed environment.
Speaking Slots.
Speaking slots position you as a thought leader and give you a platform to share your vision for the future.

Drive leads and build brand awareness.

In leisure marine, growth happens through relationships. Our support is designed to accelerate those conversations.

We offer more than just exhibition space and speaking opportunities. Every one of our events is a 360-degree marketing experience designed to generate leads and help your startup get noticed by partners, clients, advisors and investors.
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Growth-accelerating global events.

Founders Day 2025
Yachting Ventures Innovation Zone at Dubai International Boat Show 2025
Startup Day at boot Düsseldorf
Pitch Competition at Miami boat show
Startup Pavilion at Metstrade
Innovation Corner at Palma boat show
Innovation Zone at Abu Dhabi boat show
Volvo Penta event collab in Miami
We partner with the world’s best.
We partner with the most well-known events in the industry, helping you grow your network and expand on an international scale.
"YV have created a unique startup ecosystem – not yet seen in any other industry – and they have fundamentally transformed the way events work for new businesses in this space.”
- Mike Sager, Ankor Software
"YV has been a game changer for our company. The team has gone above and beyond, finding every opportunity to shine the spotlight on us."
- Ciara Farrow, SevenStar Software
"YV has significantly boosted SALT's visibility beyond what we could achieve independently. We've exchanged invaluable fundraising insights and connected with potential investors."
- Joe Dalton, SALT
"YV injected creativity and a can-do attitude that complemented our launch efforts perfectly. Our launch in Cannes simply wouldn't have gone as smoothly without their help."
- Nathaniel Frithiof, Ripple Boats
"Joining YV at events has been of such value as their network is fantastic. I hope that more boat shows will finally realise that giving startups a realistic opportunity to participate is of value to them as well."
- Henry Hooper, Metarina
"YV has been a valuable resource for MarkSetBot. It has connected us to great learning experiences, often provided by fellow members, and has provided several good connections in the startup world."
- Michael Morin, MarkSetBot
"YV are very accommodating and patient as we were navigating our first international trade show. They worked to get our name out there and to bring people to the pavilion."
- Tom Frane, STRAVION
"The YV turnkey service at the Abu Dhabi Boat Show not only included a fully prepared exhibition area, but also provided opportunities to meet new contacts outside the show itself - opening doors that would have otherwise remained closed."
- Emil Finne, Elvene
"Being in the right location and environment at Metstrade - surrounded by other energetic startups and supported by the YV team - attracted plenty of visitors and the right connections with customers, partners, and investors."
- Jonas Genchel, ZPARQ
"Investing our time and effort in attending boat shows with YV definitely paid off. We've attracted significant interest, and gained many new customer contacts and partnership opportunities with their valuable support."
- Ville Leisti, Floating Padel
"The YV team do a fantastic job organising everything. We received a huge number of high-quality leads, and the momentum continued for months thanks to the ongoing social media activity from YV."
- Rudo Enserink, Shapewave
"YV brings together a group of like-minded people all striving to make something of their business and willing to share tips, laughs, recommendations and sometimes even customers. It works for everyone."
- Suzy Chisholm, AnchorGuardian