Vessev

SeedEnergy + IndustrialAuckland, New ZealandHybrid & on-site
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Overview

Designing and building electric hydrofoiling vessels for passenger transport, tourism, and hospitality.

Vessev designs, builds, and assembles electric hydrofoiling vessels for commercial and passenger use. Its vessels combine electric propulsion with hydrofoil technology to travel above the water at speed, aiming to reduce emissions and operating costs while delivering a quiet, smooth ride. The low-wake design and easy charging can support new routes and water-based experiences. Vessev serves passenger transport operators, luxury hospitality businesses, waterfront developers, and tourism providers. The company develops its marine technology in-house, with a focus on vessel efficiency and performance.

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Engineering · 2

Design · 1

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What they’re building

The problem

Passenger transport, tourism, and hospitality operators need to reduce emissions and operating costs while providing comfortable, distinctive journeys; conventional vessels can be noisy, create wake, and limit route or experience options.

Their answer

Vessev designs and builds all-electric hydrofoiling vessels in-house. Their hydrofoil technology lifts vessels above the water at speed to provide quieter, smoother, efficient travel with low wake and easy charging, opening up routes and guest experiences.

Built for Commercial marine operators, including passenger ferry services, luxury hospitality businesses, waterfront developers, and tourism and experience providers seeking sustainable water transport.

Why we invested

Commercial ferry operators spend millions annually on fuel and maintenance costs that don't have to exist. Vessev's hydrofoiling electric vessels cut energy costs by up to 95%, with proprietary flap technology that outperforms anything built for the recreational market. The VS-9 is commercially certified, Fullers360 has committed to a $48M contract, and CEO Eric Laakmann leads a team drawing talent from Apple, Rocket Lab, and Team New Zealand. Deep tech from New Zealand solving a real problem for operators globally.

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