What MobyFly does

MobyFly S.A. is a Swiss private technology company founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bouveret on Lake Geneva, with additional offices in Porto (Portugal) for engineering and construction, and Saint-Genis-Pouilly (France). It designs and manufactures premium, zero-emission electric hydrofoil boats for the fast ferry mass-transit market. Its product portfolio spans three core vessels built on a shared platform: the MBFY-S (12-meter, 12–20 passengers, currently under construction), the MBFY-M (60–120 passengers, in development), and the MBFY-L (300+ passengers, in design, with potential battery or hydrogen variants). Underlying technology includes proprietary retractable hydrofoil wings, an in-house dual-engine electric powertrain compatible with CCS Type II automotive fast chargers, lightweight composite construction, and a computer-controlled flight management system that automates take-off, foiling, docking, obstacle avoidance, predictive maintenance, and over-the-air upgrades.

MobyFly sells directly to enterprise customers—primarily ferry operators and municipalities—and targets use cases such as commuter routes, urban waterway transit, and scenic tourism. Revenue mechanics are hardware sales of custom-built vessels plus post-sale maintenance and software-enabled service contracts, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company claims up to 80% energy cost savings and at least 60% maintenance cost savings versus diesel ferries, operating speeds above 60 km/h, foiling capability in waves up to 2.5 meters, and minimal wake. Commercial deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. It is supported by regional partnerships (Canton du Valais, Commune de Port-Valais, Swiss Association for Zero-Emission Boats, Groupe E) and design collaborators (Caponnetto Hueber, STYachts, Lo Studio M, Banuls Design), and is led by eight co-founders including CEO Sue Putallaz and CTO Ricardo Bencatel. The company closed a CHF 10.1 million Series A in July 2025 led by Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, with stated expansion plans across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and Asia.

Name

MobyFly

Legal name

MobyFly S.A.

Website

https://mobyfly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MobyFly is a Swiss technology company that designs and sells premium, zero-emission electric hydrofoil ferries (MBFY-S/M/L, 12–300+ passengers) to ferry operators, municipalities, and mass-transport providers, targeting up to 80% energy and 60% maintenance cost savings versus diesel boats with commercial deliveries from 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Hydrofoil Ferries

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans) (IMAJADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Electric hydrofoil ferries
• Zero-emission boats
• Marine mass transit
• Electric propulsion vessels
• Hydrofoil ferry manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Collonges

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Zero-Emission Hydrofoil Ferry Sales: Sale of premium zero-emission hydrofoil boats (MBFY-S, MBFY-M, MBFY-L) to ferry operators, municipalities, and mass transport providers. Boats range from 12-20 passengers (MBFY-S) to 300+ passengers (MBFY-L). Commercial deliveries scheduled for 2026.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Post-sale maintenance services for vessel operation, including predictive maintenance capabilities through the flight control software system. Expected to benefit from 60% lower maintenance costs compared to diesel ferries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MobyFly designs and manufactures zero-emission electric hydrofoil boats for the fast ferry market. Its product line includes the MBFY-S (12-20 passengers), MBFY-M (60-120 passengers) and MBFY-L (300+ passengers) vessels, each using proprietary retractable hydrofoils and a dual-engine electric powertrain to fly above the water at over 60 km/h while consuming up to 80% less energy than diesel ferries. The company sells these vessels directly to commercial ferry operators, municipalities and public transit providers, supported by an in-house flight control software platform for fleet management and predictive maintenance.

Product overview

MobyFly is a technology company that designs and delivers premium, zero-emission hydrofoil boats for the fast ferry market. The product portfolio consists of three core boat models built on a shared hydrofoil technology platform: the MBFY-S (12-20 passengers, 12-meter, currently under construction), MBFY-M (60-120 passengers, under development), and MBFY-L (300+ passengers, design in progress). The MBFY-S Plus is a variant of the flagship MBFY-S offering expanded passenger capacity. All models leverage MobyFly's proprietary hydrofoil technology enabling vessels to travel above the water surface, reducing drag and energy consumption by up to 80% compared to diesel ferries. The company also provides a software suite for flight control, fleet management, and predictive maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBFY-S A 12-meter zero-emission electric hydrofoil boat for 12-20 passengers plus 1-2 crew, with a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of 140 km. Built on MobyFly's proprietary retractable hydrofoil and dual-engine electric powertrain, designed for short-route ferry operators, municipalities, and scenic/tourism routes. Currently under construction in Portugal.
• MBFY-M A medium-sized zero-emission hydrofoil ferry for 60-120 passengers, with a top speed exceeding 60 km/h and a range of 160 km. Targeted at higher-volume commuter and inter-city ferry routes; under development.
• MBFY-L Large zero-emission hydrofoil ferry for up to 300+ passengers, with a top speed exceeding 65 km/h and a range of 160-400 km. Designed for mass waterborne transit; design in progress with potential for batteries or hydrogen power.
• MBFY-S Plus A 20-passenger configuration option under development for the MBFY-S platform, offering increased passenger capacity while maintaining the core hydrofoil technology platform.
• MobyFly Maintenance and Service Contracts Post-sale maintenance and service contracts for MobyFly vessels, leveraging the flight control software's predictive maintenance, over-the-air upgrades, and remote tuning capabilities. Sold to ferry operators and municipal buyers alongside the hydrofoil boats, with at least 60% lower maintenance costs than diesel ferries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in energy costs compared to diesel ferries
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Banuls DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner collaborating on boat aesthetics and visual design elements.
• Canton du ValaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss canton government providing regional support and collaboration for MobyFly's operations in the Valais region where headquarters are located.
• Commune de Port-ValaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipality of Port-Valais where MobyFly's home port is located, providing local support and collaboration.
• FAROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing advisory services supporting business operations.
• Groupe EminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss energy group providing expertise in sustainable energy solutions supporting MobyFly's electrification initiatives.
• IEMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute for Environmental Management providing sustainability expertise and certification support.
• Lo Studio MminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian industrial design studio collaborating on boat design and aesthetics.
• PlanairminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability and energy efficiency consultancy supporting MobyFly's environmental initiatives.
• Richez AssociésminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design firm providing expertise on maritime infrastructure and facility design.
• Swiss Association for Zero-Emission BoatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association advocating for and supporting zero-emission boat adoption in Switzerland.
• TheArkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss innovation and technology hub supporting startups in the Valais region with resources and networking.
• TrajectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner providing strategic advisory services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Candela Technology: Swedish builder of the Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil passenger ferry, the most direct global competitor to MobyFly. Same product category (zero-emission hydrofoil ferries), similar passenger scale, and direct competition for the same ferry operator customers.
• Artemis Technologies: Belfast-based developer of the eFoiler electric hydrofoil workboat/ferry platform, partnering with major operators including Belfast Harbour. Closest European peer in the electric hydrofoil ferry space, competing head-to-head for commercial fleet contracts.
• Boundary Layer Technologies: California-based hydrofoil ferry startup backed by major maritime investors and partnering with ferry operators. Directly comparable as an early-stage electric hydrofoil ferry developer targeting the same commercial passenger market.
• Brødrene Aa: Norwegian builder of lightweight carbon fiber fast ferries including the electric Breeze series. Comparable as a builder of advanced fast ferries serving the same short-route commuter market that MobyFly targets.

Emerging players

• Zeabuz: Norwegian spinout from NTNU developing autonomous, electric urban waterborne transport vessels. Comparable as an emerging player pursuing electric small-passenger ferries, though focused on autonomy rather than hydrofoiling.
• NavAlt Solar & Electric Boats: Indian builder of solar-electric passenger ferries for inland waterways, including commercial deployments with Kochi Metro. Comparable as an emerging electric ferry maker addressing mass transit water routes, though using conventional hulls rather than hydrofoils.
• X Shore: Swedish electric boat manufacturer focused initially on leisure craft but expanding toward commercial applications. Comparable as a premium European electric boat maker building brand and supply chain know-how relevant to MobyFly's go-to-market.

Others

• Torqeedo: German maker of electric marine propulsion systems, owned by DEUTZ. Comparable as an enabling supplier in the electric marine ecosystem; potentially a partner or competitor in powertrain integration for hydrofoil ferries.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: Large incumbent providing electric propulsion, battery systems, and integrated power solutions for commercial vessels including ferries. Comparable as a broad incumbent in marine electrification that could partner with or compete against MobyFly on powertrain supply.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish marine systems major offering engines, hybrid propulsion, and future fuel solutions for commercial shipping. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose transition strategy toward zero-emission shipping directly intersects MobyFly's opportunity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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