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Vessev

Founded 2017 · 52 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Vessev develops electric hydrofoiling technology and builds vessels for marine transport, aiming to make water travel more sustainable. Its first vessel, the VS-9, launched in 2024.

Founders & leadership

Vessev was founded in 2017 by Eric Laakmann and Max Olson.

ELEric Laakmann
Eric LaakmannCEO & Co-founderEric Laakmann is CEO and co-founder of Vessev, which develops electric hydrofoiling technology for marine vessels.
MOMax Olson
Max OlsonFounder
GJGarry Jolliffe
Garry JolliffeCOOHe has engineering experience designing high-performance composite structures for marine applications at scale.

Investors · 7

Frequently asked questions

What does Vessev do?
Vessev develops electric hydrofoiling technology and builds vessels for marine transport, aiming to make water travel more sustainable. Its first vessel, the VS-9, launched in 2024.
Who founded Vessev?
Vessev was founded by Eric Laakmann, Max Olson in 2017.
Who are Vessev's investors?
Vessev's investors include Arc Angels, Blackbird Ventures, GD1, Icehouse Ventures, Infinite Capital, NZVC, Shasta Ventures.