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Vessev
Builds electric, hydrofoiling car ferries - great for passengers, great for the planet
About Vessev
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.
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- New Zealand
- Employees
- 46
- Open positions
- 10
- Dealroom signal
- 92.4/100
- Industry
- Energy, Transportation
- Sub-industry
- Vehicle Production
- Sector
- Transportation, Electric Mobility, EV Manufacturing, Blue Economy, Shipbuilding and Refit, NZ tech startup, DT and LS, science-based
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Aug 2026 | $19M | $76M | Blackbird Ventures | ↗ |
| GRANT✓Other financing | Jul 2023 | $324K | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Growth signals
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.
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Other known investors4 additional known investors
Icehouse Ventures
NZVC
Tuhua Ventures
Unruly Capital
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