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Vessev

Transportation · New Zealand · Founded 2017

Builds electric, hydrofoiling car ferries - great for passengers, great for the planet MoreLess

Vessev is at the forefront of revolutionizing marine travel with its cutting-edge electric hydrofoiling vessels. These vessels are designed to drastically reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability, making them ideal for commercial applications. Vessev's technology lifts vessels out of the water to minimize drag, resulting in a quieter, smoother, and more efficient ride. The company primarily serves the commercial marine sector, including tourism and transportation industries, where there is a high demand for sustainable and efficient solutions. Vessev operates in the global marine market and employs a business model that focuses on the sale and leasing of its advanced vessels. Revenue is generated through direct sales, leasing agreements, and potentially through service and maintenance contracts. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the sustainable marine propulsion industry.

Keywords: electric hydrofoiling vessels, sustainable marine travel, energy-efficient boats, commercial marine sector, tourism, transportation, innovative technology, reduced drag, quiet operation, global market.

Company overview

Vessev company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
New Zealand
Employees
46
Open positions
10
Dealroom signal
92.4
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Valuation & funding

Vessev funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Aug 2026 $19M $76M Blackbird Ventures
GRANTOther financing Jul 2023 $324K Undisclosed
SEEDEquity / VC Jan 2019 Blackbird Ventures · Edward Lando
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Financials

Workforce over time

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YearEmployees
2026 46
2025 43
2024 22
2023 13
2022 15
2021 22
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Growth signals

Vessev website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Vessev is 3.9K monthly website visits, up 8.3% over the last three months. Vessev's team grew 7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.9K 3-month web change+8.3% 1-year team growth+7%
Monthly website visits49 observations · Aug 2020–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

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Talent graph

Vessev's talent

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Investors

6 investors on Vessev's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
Other known 4 additional known investors
Icehouse Ventures
NZVC
Tuhua Ventures
Unruly Capital

Global footprint

Where Vessev has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
🇳🇿 New Zealand HQ
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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Vessev

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