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...
Startups in the marine sector
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...
Lineup for 2025 Metstrade Startups zone confirmed
Yachting Ventures has confirmed the 16 startups that will feature in the Metstrade Startup zone for 2025. The initiative,...
UK offers coordinated ecosystem for startups to plug in, find partners and scale up
When launching a marine startup, few places can compete with the UK, writes Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures....
SailTies introduces Crew Match feature for skippers and crew
Sailing digital logbook startup SailTies has introduced Crew Match, a new feature within its app designed to connect skippers...
