Yachting Ventures | March '24

Welcome to the March 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 and don't forget to subscribe. We are just getting started! ??

From the Yachting Ventures Team.

Join our Innovation Corner in Palma!

We are returning to Palma Superyacht Village this April (25th-28th) with an upgraded Innovation Corner for 10 startups to exhibit as part of the show. Expect lively coffee mornings, evening sundowners, panel discussions and a lineup of events on our terrace.

Our Innovation Corner in Palma goes beyond mere exhibition space; it offers startups a comprehensive 360-degree marketing opportunity, encompassing media coverage, curated content, events, and a dedicated speaking slot for each participant.

Are you a startup interested in participating? We have just 4 spots remaining.

Request info.

Want to be in with a chance of winning €5,000? ??

We have partnered with Balearic Marine Cluster for their Blue Startup Pitching Competition which will be held during The Balearic Superyacht Forum on April 25th.

The winning startup will receive €5,000 cash and a booth at Palma International Boat Show 2025. The deadline to apply is Friday 15th March! ?

Apply here.

Exploring opportunities in Dubai and the GCC. ????

Our time in Dubai for the GCC Smart Yachting Days was incredible. There is a strong desire to learn from past mistakes and ensure proper development.

We curated a lineup of 10 startups who pitched during the event. Congratulations to our winners, HY-Plug and ExpeditionZero ! ??

Expanding our services with video content. ??

We're continuing to build a strong social media presence, garnering significant engagement and visibility across the leisure marine industry. As we enhance our growth support, video content will become paramount, offering an effective way to share stories, founders' motivations, and inspirations.

With community at our core, we're committed to spotlighting members of our startup ecosystem. Interested in creating engaging video campaigns for your company?

Fill out this form to learn more.

Startup Spotlight: YACHTNOTES.

This month, we interview 孟儒安 from YACHTNOTES, who embarked on a mission to transform communication among yachting professionals. Here, Ruben discusses his entrepreneurial journey and offers guidance to aspiring yachting entrepreneurs.

YV: PITCH back by popular demand! ??

YV: PITCH, our quarterly online startup pitch series is back. Join us on April 16th (4-5 pm CET), where 5 startups will present their innovations. The audience will vote for their favourite startup via a link. Register via Eventbrite to get involved.

Latest news from our community.

Community is why we exist. We are all about the people building the companies of tomorrow, and we love sharing our members' achievements and successes.

1. Charter Itinerary (CI), a B2B SaaS platform playing a key role in the digitalisation of the yacht charter industry, continues to expand on its full-stack service offering with the launch of the CI MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Read more here.
2. c.technology , the trailblazing SaaS provider, dedicated to powering the next generation of power sport vehicles, is set to propel automotive innovation into the boating industry by partnering with Torqeedo and Frauscher Boats. Read more here.
3. Arksen , the pioneering adventure lifestyle brand, announced the launch of an equity funding round seeking to raise ￡6m amongst institutional and retail investors. Proceeds from the equity funding will be used to accelerate marketing and geographic expansion. Read more here.
4. Flag Turbines , a leader in renewable energy solutions, is poised to redefine wind power for the maritime industry with its revolutionary vertical-axis turbines. Flag Turbines offers a quieter, more efficient, and more accessible alternative to traditional wind turbines. Read more here.
5. Borrow A Boat (of The Boat Engine Group), based in London, and the UK’s leading boating marketplace has completed the purchase of Berlin-based boating marketplace, Zizoo ,to create one of the biggest boating marketplaces worldwide. 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 industry.

1. SailTies is hiring a Growth Marketer proficient in English and fully remote. Applicants should have expertise in scaling app user bases. Read more here.
2. MarkSetBot is hiring a salesperson to expand business avenues within sailboat racing and alternative usage opportunities. Read more here.

Next stop? Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous.

We are excited to join the 2nd Edition of the Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous on March 21st-22nd, which runs alongside Monaco Ocean Week. Hosted by M3 Monaco at the Yacht Club de Monaco , this event brings industry leaders together for networking, discussions and workshops.

Over the past 4 months, we have scouted +300 startups who have solutions that could be applied on yachts in the +24m category. The final lineup of 40 innovative and sustainable solutions has now been selected by the organisers, and we're eager to see who wins the Innovation Awards, which will take place during the 2-day event.

Will we see you there? Register for the event here.

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