Boat
Founded 2016 · 1,739 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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74 people in our graph share verified history with the Boat team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Akshat Jainunlockedknows Shivkumar Ravi · together at H.R. College Of Commerce & Economics (overlapped)
×3knows the team · via H.R. College Of Commerce & Economics
knows the team · via Turner Construction Company
×6knows the team · via PwC India
knows the team · via Institute of Cost Accountants of India
boAt is a consumer electronics and audio brand selling wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, power banks, and car chargers directly through its website and shopping app. Its products target everyday consumers in the personal audio and wearables category, with a focus on the Indian market.
Founders & leadership
Boat was founded in 2016 by Shivkumar Ravi.
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Shivkumar RaviinFounder's office - Strategy & operationsShivkumar Ravi is studying Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance at H.R. College of Commerce & Economics while training as an Advisory Specialist at PwC India in risk consulting and internal audit; he has experience in financial operations including SAP FICO and accounts management.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 3
by search overlapFlipkart597 shared keywordsFlipkart operates one of India's largest e-commerce marketplaces and was acquired by Walmart in 2018.
Alibaba (Link446 shared keywordsAlibaba.com operates a global B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers and manufacturers for wholesale products across multiple industries. The platform provides trade services, logistics support, payment protection, and AI-powered sourcing tools for businesses.
Skullcandy IPO443 shared keywordsSkullcandy makes consumer audio hardware including earbuds, headphones, and speakers, some featuring bass enhancement, active noise canceling, and gaming headsets. Its website offers a product guide to help shoppers pick a device based on listening habits and preferences.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Boat do?
- boAt is a consumer electronics and audio brand selling wireless earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, power banks, and car chargers directly through its website and shopping app. Its products target everyday consumers in the personal audio and wearables category, with a focus on the Indian market.
- Who founded Boat?
- Boat was founded by Shivkumar Ravi in 2016.
- Who are Boat's investors?
- Boat's investors include Qualcomm Ventures, Warburg Pincus.