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Navier builds the N30, an electric hydrofoil boat that flies above the water using a canard foil configuration and a proprietary flight control system that actively adjusts aileron flaps based on real-time sensor feedback. The system updates foil flaps up to 50 times per second to maintain a stable ride across varying sea conditions.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Navier is a US maritime technology company developing hydrofoiling vessels that combine active foil control, electric and hybrid propulsion, advanced composites and autonomous software. Its flagship product is the N30 platform, a 30-foot carbon fiber vessel whose flight-control software and electric drivetrain lift the hull clear of the water to cut drag; the company cites 70 nautical miles of range, a 30-knot top speed and 45-minute DC fast charging, along with dual motors, foils and flight computers for redundancy. Beyond vessel platforms, the company describes work on sensing, full-scale autonomy and integrated spatial command for waterways.
The N30 is positioned for three segments: recreational boating, commercial passenger operations such as island hopping and day excursions, and defense missions, where the company points to high-speed stability in rough seas, aerospace-grade controls and a low heat signature. The company states the vessel has been validated by the U.S. Navy. Navier's first announced product, in 2021, was the Navier 27, a 27-foot foiling electric performance craft with a 8'6" beam, 2x 50kW power, 10-passenger capacity, foiling speeds of 18-30+ knots, range exceeding 75 nautical miles at 20 knots cruise, retractable foils, assisted joystick docking, advanced autopilot, hazard alerting and smartphone connectivity, offered in cabin and open versions. In November 2025 the company unveiled the Quanta-R, a long-range hybrid-electric hydrofoiling boat.
Founding story
Sampriti Bhattacharyya grew up in Kolkata, India, studied engineering at Jadavpur University, and moved to the United States in 2010 after securing an internship at Fermilab, followed by an internship at NASA working on robotics and space exploration. She completed a master's program at Ohio State University and a PhD in mechanical engineering at MIT, where she developed an underwater drone, Hydroswarm, intended to map the ocean floor and detect mines. She met co-founder Reo Baird through competitions and hackathons, and the two launched Navier in 2020 to build a watercraft combining hydrofoils, electrification, advanced composites and intelligent software.
Business model
Navier designs and builds vessel platforms and the associated foil-control, propulsion and autonomy technology. One profile characterizes its model as direct-to-consumer sales; the company also markets vessels to commercial passenger operators and defense customers and has operated a hydrofoil water transit service in the Bay Area.
Traction
The first N30 was delivered around late 2024, approximately 2.5 years after the prototype design was unveiled, and press reported first rides in December 2024. The company lined up initial pilot programs on West Coast waterways in 2023 and launched a Bay Area hydrofoil water transit service in January 2024. It reports U.S. Navy validation of the vessel and unveiled the Quanta-R hybrid-electric model in November 2025.
Latest developments
On November 6, 2025 Navier unveiled the Quanta-R, a long-range hybrid-electric hydrofoiling boat; related coverage on November 3, 2025 described a 30-foot foiling vessel said to offer the longest range of any recreational vessel, with a reported run of over 700 miles. In late October 2025 the company publicized new boats and an effort to out-innovate U.S. competitors.", "go_to_market">
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Market position
Navier competes in the electric and high-efficiency marine vessel segment; a startup directory lists Boundary Layer, Flux Marine, Blue Water Autonomy, REGENT Craft and Arc Boats as similar companies. Coverage in October 2025 framed the company as seeking to "out-innovate" U.S. rivals, and the company describes its mission as restoring American leadership in maritime.
The company positions the N30 as America's first hydrofoiling vessel and the most advanced marine vessel platform on performance, efficiency and speed, emphasizing a roughly 90% drag reduction, zero-emission near-silent operation, mission-critical redundancy, aerospace-grade engineering and U.S. Navy validation.
Technology
Active hydrofoils controlled by flight-control software fed by sensors that read wave conditions and adjust the foils in real time, paired with electric or hybrid-electric propulsion. Vessels use aerospace-grade carbon fiber hulls, retractable foils for shallow-water operation and beaching, and redundant dual motors, foils and flight computers. Autonomy and assistance features include an advanced autopilot with speed and course control, sensor-assisted joystick or one-click autodocking, hazard alerting, station keeping and remote monitoring by smartphone. The company reports the foiling approach reduces drag by about 90%, with operating cost cited as roughly 38 cents per nautical mile versus about $4.00 per nautical mile for conventional craft. Team members include experts involved in America's Cup foiling vessel development.
Go-to-market
Recreational boat owners; commercial operators running passenger excursions, island hopping and water transit; and defense buyers requiring high-speed vessels in rough seas.
Geography
Headquartered in San Francisco, with activity on West Coast waterways and the San Francisco Bay Area, and a US East Coast demonstration in Montauk, New York.
History
Navier introduced its first product, the Navier 27 foiling electric powerboat, at the 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2021. In May 2023 press coverage described the company's hydrofoiling electric boat cruising West Coast waterways to line up first pilot programs. In January 2024 the company launched a hydrofoil water transit service in the San Francisco Bay Area. First rides in the production N30 were reported in December 2024, with press noting delivery of the first N30 roughly 2.5 years after the prototype design was unveiled. The company showcased its electric hydrofoil boat in Montauk in July 2025, and in November 2025 unveiled the Quanta-R, a long-range hybrid-electric hydrofoiling model reported as a 30-foot vessel with a range exceeding 700 miles.
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launches, deals, and filingsNavier unveiled its first product, a 27-foot all-electric hydrofoil performance craft with range exceeding 75 nautical miles at 20 knots, advanced autopilot, assisted docking and retractable foils, in cabin and open versions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Navierboat do?
- Navier builds electric and hybrid hydrofoiling boats, led by the 30-foot N30 platform, for recreational, commercial and defense use.
- Who founded Navierboat?
- Navierboat was founded by Sampriti Bhattacharyya.
- Who are Navierboat's investors?
- Navierboat's investors include Draper Associates, NextView Ventures, Propeller VC, Script Capital.