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Feb 9, 20242 min read

Singapore based electric vessel startup Pyxis raises US$3.35M in seed funding

Pyxis, a maritime electrification startup headquartered in Singapore, has raised SGD 4.5 million (US$3.35m) in its seed funding round...

Feb 9, 20243 min read

Top 14 startup investors in the UAE

The UAE is home to an ever-expanding ecosystem of startups and a diverse investor landscape, encompassing a mix of local and...

Feb 8, 20242 min read

Aquator Marine and Centtrip announce strategic partnership to revolutionise Yachting Industry

Aquator Marine, a leading provider of yacht management solutions, and Centtrip, a pioneer in redefining yachting finances, are excited to...

Feb 7, 20242 min read

Sea Machines Robotics closes $12 million investment round

Cleantech venture capital pioneer Emerald Technology Ventures has invested into Sea Machines, a developer of autonomous control systems...

Feb 7, 20242 min read

RAD Propulsion announces £1m funding from Ocean Infinity

Marine electric product company RAD Propulsion announces that it has secured £1,000,000 investment from Ocean Infinity, a fast-moving...

Feb 6, 20242 min read

Startup Spotlight: JetCycle

This month, we hear from JetCycle president Nicolas Picard, who spoke to us about the origins of the company, why building a good team...

Feb 5, 20242 min read

Hill Robinson announced as sponsors of the Riviera Racing Team for Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024

Leading yacht management company Hill Robinson and the Riviera Racing Team from The University of Cambridge have announced an exciting...

Feb 2, 20243 min read

Pascal and Nimbus to showcase the ALUKIN Ocean Air 8 at Gothenburg Boat Show

The ALUKIN Ocean Air 8 is a groundbreaking electric vessel with extended range, using the Pascal ‘AirHull’ technology. After an extremely...

Feb 1, 20242 min read

Yachting Ventures and M3 invite 10 startups to pitch at the GCC Smart Yachting Days in Dubai

The goal of the event is to steer discussions aimed at nurturing a more responsible and sustainable future for the marine and yachting...

Feb 1, 20242 min read

Female Founders Spotlight: Metarina

As part of our Female Founders series, we spoke to Nicola Kienzle, co-founder of Metarina, creators of state-of-the-art marina management...

Jan 30, 20241 min read

Starboard Card supports Elkhorn Marine Conservancy in unique conservation initiative

This support is not just financial but also includes hands-on involvement in coral reef restoration efforts, reflecting a deep commitment...

Jan 29, 20244 min read

Expanding into the UAE: startup support and how to soft launch

Following our successful collaboration with the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show in 2023, we're excited to showcase the vast array of...

Jan 29, 20242 min read

BlueNav continues to innovate with the launch of a brand-new biomimetic design

BlueNav’s engineers drew inspiration from biomimetics to design their new BlueSpin. BlueSpin is now a harmonious blend of biomimicry and...

Jan 26, 20242 min read

SAY Carbon Yachts Files for Insolvency

German boat builder, SAY GmbH has filed for insolvency, according to an official statement released by the CEO, Karl Wagner. The process...

Jan 26, 20243 min read

Evoy and Zeabuz join forces to accelerate the shift to autonomous-electric boats

In the next decade, game-changing innovations in the maritime industry will make mobility easier, leaner, and greener. Combining Evoy’s...

Jan 24, 20242 min read

Swiss Ocean Tech seeks partners and Superyacht Captains to join the INNOVATION GUARDIANS club

Swiss Ocean Tech invites Superyacht captains to join the Innovation Guardians club, an exclusive community for thought leaders, pioneers,...

Jan 22, 20243 min read

French startup TEMO raises €6M

TEMO has raised €6 million to develop its range of electric propulsion solutions and help turn the recreational boating sector carbon...

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Genevos completes €2.5M seed funding to accelerate commercial roll-out

Genevos, a start-up specializing in hydrogen and fuel cell power systems integration for the maritime sector, has raised €2.5 million in...

Jan 19, 20241 min read

Yamaha acquires Torqeedo

Yamaha has reported that it has concluded a stock purchase agreement with Deutz for the German company’s Torqeedo division. Financial...

Jan 18, 20243 min read

Ankor launches ‘Calendars’ to connect and empower charter professionals worldwide

Ankor, the Australian software startup, is adding to their existing range of digital offerings with the intensively researched and fully...