Vessev
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Aug 20, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$19.33M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Vessev operates in Mobility, Transportation & Logistics and is based in Auckland. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series A round in August 2026.
Vessev is a marine technology company that manufactures electric hydrofoiling vessels for commercial and private use.
Sector
Mobility, Transportation & Logistics
Verticals
Maritime & Shipping, Clean Transportation, Electric Vehicles, Public Transit
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Vessev Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
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| MobyFly | 88% | |
| Artemis Technologies | 86% | |
| Candela | 83% |
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Vessev Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Aug 20, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | May 1, 2024 | ||||
| Grant | Oct 10, 2023 | ||||
| Grant | Jul 20, 2023 | ||||
| Seed | Oct 6, 2021 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Vessev Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Icehouse Ventures | Seed, VC Round, Series A |
| NZVC | Series A |
| Pi Campus | Seed |
| Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | Grant |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority | Grant |
| K1W1 | Series A |
| Shasta Ventures | Series A |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Sep 13, 2026
Monthly visitors increased 151% MoM, from 3.9K to 9.8K.
- Aug 22, 2026
Open roles increased to 83, 2.8x the trailing average.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- expands_offices_toOct 10, 2026
Vessev expands into Perth, where its VS-9 vessels are expected to operate on the Swan River through a partnership initially targeting tourism, in Oct '26.
- expands_offices_toOct 10, 2026
Vessev expands into Hobart, Australia, as its technology supports Fly Derwent, a planned electric hydrofoiling transit network, in Oct '26.
- is_developingAug 23, 2026
Vessev develops electric hydrofoil passenger vessels designed to make marine transportation faster, quieter and more energy efficient in New Zealand.
- receives_financingAug 22, 2026
New Zealand-based Vessev raises $27M in a Series A and follow-on financing round led by Blackbird Ventures, with participation from GD1, Rypples, K1W1, Icehouse Ventures, Shasta Ventures and NZVC, to scale production, expand its go-to-market team and develop its software and telemetry platform.
- expands_offices_toAug 21, 2026
Vessev expands its US manufacturing plans into New York, Washington, D.C., and Lake Tahoe as it scales electric hydrofoiling passenger vessels on Aug 21st '26.
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Vessev Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vessev's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Vessev a public or private company?
Vessev is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Vessev?
Vessev is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Vessev's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Vessev worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Vessev is not publicly available.
Can I buy Vessev stock?
Vessev shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Vessev's last funding round?
Vessev's most recent funding round was Series A on August 20, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Vessev?
Key investors in Vessev include Blackbird Ventures.
Will Vessev IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Vessev.
How can I track Vessev secondary market activity?
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