Marine startup category launched for Neptune Awards at Miami Boat Show
Yachting Ventures is partnering with Marine Marketers of America (MMA) to launch a Startup Marketing category for the 2026...
Startups in the marine sector
Coverage of marine startups and innovations, highlighting growth opportunities, investment rounds, mentoring initiatives, and emerging technologies such as AI. Explore global market trends and the startups driving change across the marine industry.
New Zealand startup claims it has solved one of electric boating’s biggest headaches
New Zealand-based Vessev has launched the VS–Drive, a commercial-grade electric propulsion system designed to keep hydrofoiling vessels efficient and...
Indonesian marina operator deploys Metarina management software across Southeast Asia
Marina management software developer Metarina has signed Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) as its first enterprise client. The partnership will...
Startup x Investor Day expands at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Yachting Ventures (YV) and the European Boating Industry (EBI) are once again partnering to deliver an expanded edition of...
Zparq secures €5.5m from EU to scale electric drivetrain
Zparq, a Swedish firm developing electric drivetrains, has secured €5.5m in EU funding to advance its Z10 platform. The...
iWarranty enters US market, bringing AI-powered after-sales innovation to the marine industry
“Expanding into the US is a significant milestone for iWarranty,” says Juan Crosby, co-founder and COO of iWarranty. “The...
Abu Dhabi positions itself as launchpad for marine startups
With a $10 billion tourism investment plan underway and a deep-rooted maritime heritage, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as...
Havn app launches to support yacht crew wellbeing
Havn, a new app for superyacht crew, has launched. The app, which intends to improve wellbeing and provide access...
Which startups and investors will be at the IBEX Start-Up Pavilion 2025?
The lineup of startups for the second edition of the Start-Up Pavilion at IBEX, North America’s premier technical trade...
Is Florida becoming the capital for marine startups in the US?
With Miami and Tampa building thriving startup ecosystems, backed by strong investor networks and a $30 billion recreational boating...
Boatscribe aims to turn yacht charter industry “upside down” with €250K investment
A UK-based metasearch platform for yacht rentals, Boatscribe has secured €250,000 in pre-seed funding to support its growth and...
