Tech Company Financing Transactions
Vessev Funding Round
On 8/21/2026, Vessev raised $19 million in Series A funding from Blackbird Ventures Australia, GD1 and Icehouse Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
8/21/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$19,000,000
Round
Series A
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate in-house serial production of its VS--9 vessel line, expand its global go-to-market team, advance onboard software and telemetry platform development, accelerate larger vessel development, and support U.S. manufacturing plans.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Transportation
Mailing Address
26 Bowden Road, Mt Wellington
Auckland, 1060
New Zealand
Auckland, 1060
New Zealand
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
We create marine technology to move the world forward -- electric hydrofoiling vessels that are quiet, smooth, business smart, and planet smarter. This is the future of life on the water, and it starts now. At Vessev, we design, build and assemble our vessels in-house, optimising every detail to deliver maximum efficiency and performance.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Laakmann
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