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FlyTahoe

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · California corporation

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FlyTahoe operates an electric hydrofoiling ferry service on Lake Tahoe, using Candela electric boats to carry passengers across the lake faster than driving around it. The service emphasizes zero-emission electric propulsion, hydrofoil efficiency, and reduced wake and noise impact.

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Founders & leadership

FlyTahoe was founded in 2024 by Ryan Meinzer.

RMRyan Meinzer
Ryan MeinzerFounder & CEOHe previously held roles as a product leader at an Apple-ranked app, a top sales representative at Salesforce, and a senior software engineer at SoftBank Robotics.

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$320K disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$320KraisedSep 2025 · 4 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ryan MeinzerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$320K
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Candela5 shared keywordsCandela designs and builds electric hydrofoil vessels that use significantly less energy than traditional boats, serving both private and public transportation markets. The company develops batteries, motors, and control systems to eliminate fossil fuels from marine transportation.

Companies competing with FlyTahoe for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Vessev raises $32.6m, heads to US marketb2bnews.co.nz · Aug 2026Vessev Raises $19M for Electric Hydrofoiling Vesselstechnews180.com · Aug 2026NZ marine tech company Vessev raises $32 million in funding for US expansion - Boating New Zealandboatingnz.co.nz · Aug 2026Venture Capital & Startup Funding Roundup, August 20, 2026: Aramco Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Google, Y Combinator & More - Tech Startupstechstartups.com · Aug 2026Vessev lands NZ$32.6m raise and first US customer | EVs and Beyondevsandbeyond.co.nz · Aug 2026Auckland hydrofoil maker Vessev raises $32.6 million and signs its first American customer - NEWS WIREnewswire.co.nz · Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does FlyTahoe do?
FlyTahoe operates an electric hydrofoiling ferry service on Lake Tahoe, using Candela electric boats to carry passengers across the lake faster than driving around it. The service emphasizes zero-emission electric propulsion, hydrofoil efficiency, and reduced wake and noise impact.
Who founded FlyTahoe?
FlyTahoe was founded by Ryan Meinzer in 2024.
How much funding has FlyTahoe raised?
FlyTahoe has disclosed $320K raised across 1 round.
Where is FlyTahoe headquartered?
FlyTahoe is headquartered in San Francisco, US.