Yachting Ventures | August '23

Welcome to the August edition of our Startup Newsletter!

Whether you're an entrepreneur, an investor, a tech enthusiast, or simply someone curious about the latest trends in innovation in leisure marine & yachting, this startup newsletter is tailor-made for you.

Our mission is to be your trusted source of information and inspiration within the startup ecosystem in this space. We curate and deliver timely content on a monthly basis that explores emerging trends, highlights success stories, and offers expert resources to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

As always, thank you for your continued support. We are just getting started!

Gabbi Richardson,?Founder at Yachting Ventures

Hurry! Last two spots remaining in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) has announced an expansion of our Innovation Hub to accommodate a total of 15 startups in response to overwhelming interest and demand.

Showcasing CleanTech and sustainability is a priority for the show this year under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Aside from time spent on the show floor, we'll also be organising meetings and workshops with important startup ecosystems and investors in the region - including Hub71 and Flat6Labs.

Are you a startup interested in participating? There are just 2 spots remaining. Contact us here to request more information.

Our creative services are expanding!

Yachting Ventures has just kicked off its first ever brand identity project with the incredible team at MYND. We're creating a new brand identity that is instantly recognisable, encapsulates the MYND mission and establishes them as a global player in this competitive marketplace.

Our creative services are led by the brilliant team:

1. Laura Stripp specialises in branding fr start-ups and rebrands for growing companies, including brand strategy and identity.
2. Beth Murphy has spent the past 8 years managing creative and digital projects for everyone from tech start-ups to household names.

A powerful brand identity is key to the success of your startup. Contact Beth to learn more about how we can support:?[email protected]?

FORT to sponsor Startup Pavilion at METSTRADE.

We are excited to announce that FORT Insurance will be the official sponsor of our Startup Pavilion at METSTRADE this year. Gabbi?&?Hugo?recently met in Antibes (at the Fort Insurance HQ) to discuss logistics and finalise the plans!

Startup news you should know about.

Norwegian boat builder Frydenb? Marine AS and startup Pascal Technologies have joined forces to launch Ripple Boats, a long-range electric boat brand promising fun without compromising on usability, experience or the environment. Read more here.

Aquator Marine has just unveiled their Digital SMS Module, setting a new benchmark for safety, document management, and interactivity within yachting. The product effectively revolutionizing the way safety management operates onboard yachts. Read more here.

Canadian startup Voltsafe has been selected to join the 2023 United States Climatetech - Canadian Technology Accelerator. Participation will help Voltsafe identify VC investors and partnerships in the largest ClimateTech markets in the U.S. including San Francisco, Boston and New York. Read more here.

Pioneering tech startup Floatist has announced a key partnership with a leading Croatian yacht charter company, Adventure Charter. This partnership allows both companies to contribute to reshaping the charter industry’s future growth and moving it into the digital world. Read more here.

Work in a startup. Who's hiring?

At a startup, you’ll join a team of smart, driven people solving hard technical problems and building the future of the leisure marine & yachting industries.

1. Floatist is a game-changing fleet and charter operations management platform designed specifically for yacht charter companies. The startup is currently hiring a B2B sales professional to take charge of the complete sales cycle. Contact Cindy Allis for more information!
2. Evoy designs, develops and deliver world-leading powerful electric motor systems for boats in the commercial and leisure market. The team is currently recruiting a COO, who will be responsible for ensuring that operations day-to-day are efficient, effective, and meet delivery deadlines. Apply here

Startup Spotlight: LEVEL

Each month, we feature one of the startups in our growing community. We recently sat down with Arthur Yanai, founder of LEVEL, to talk about the journey to date and plans for the future of the business.?

LEVEL is building an e-foil that is able to self-balance itself, regardless of the passenger on board or their personal abilities. Over the next three years, LEVEL is aiming to expand on a global scale and offer the experience of hovering over the water to anyone, anywhere.

Read the full interview with Arthur here

Next stop? Cannes Yachting Festival.

Scheduled to run from 12th - 17th September 2023, the Cannes Yachting Festival is one of the leading in-water yacht shows in Europe.?The show attracts around 700 boats each year, which are divided between two iconic marinas; Vieux Port and Port Canto.

The Yachting Ventures team will be hosting Startup Sundowners on Friday 15th September (5-7pm) for members of our community. More details (including venue location) will be announced shortly!

RSVP here

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