Arksen
Arksen is a British explorer vessel builder and adventure lifestyle company designing aluminium explorer yachts, sport RIBs, overland vehicles, performance apparel, and curated expeditions for ultra-high-net-worth adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Arksen does
Arksen is a British explorer vessel builder and adventure lifestyle company headquartered in the UK, designing and constructing aluminium explorer yachts across its Explorer Series (Arksen 85, 75, 65) and Discovery Series (Arksen 10, 8). Vessels are engineered with 70% recycled aluminium content, optional hybrid propulsion systems, and circular design principles for full lifecycle recyclability. Naval architecture is provided by Humphreys Yacht Design and interiors by Design Unlimited Studio, with flagship vessels carrying UK MCA MGN280(M) Category 2 classification and CE Cat B offshore certification. Production takes place at the company's workshop at Northshore Boatyard in Itchenor.
The company operates a diversified product ecosystem spanning vessels, overland expedition vehicles (U1700 Unimog Camper, D110, D110e, P110 Land Rover-based), performance apparel (using Pertex, Schoeller, Polartec, PrimaLoft fabrics), curated adventure experiences (Arksen Adventures, launched September 2024 following the Kraken Travel acquisition), and a fractional co-ownership programme for the Arksen 85 'Fin'. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time vessel sales ranging from $226,961 (Arksen 8) to over $13.5M (Arksen 85), supplemented by apparel unit sales ($48-$2,043), adventure expeditions ($5,720-$106,221+), and recurring co-ownership subscriptions offset by charter revenue.
Founded by Jasper Smith (CEO) and Sophie Dammann, Arksen targets ultra-high-net-worth adventurers and explorers, defence and commercial operators (Arksen Pro division), and outdoor enthusiasts via apparel. Go-to-market combines direct enquiry-based vessel sales, an international dealer network (including Moravia Yachting as central agent for Arksen 85 sales), premium boat show presence, e-commerce, and content-led brand building through the 'Ocean with David Attenborough' co-production with Silverback Films. The company has raised £6M in Series A funding (February 2024) and acquired Kraken Travel (September 2024) to accelerate expansion into the US and Asian markets.
Arksen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arksen
- Legal name
- Arksen Ltd
- Website
- https://arksen.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Arksen is a British explorer vessel builder and adventure lifestyle company designing aluminium explorer yachts, sport RIBs, overland vehicles, performance apparel, and curated expeditions for ultra-high-net-worth adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arksen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Explorer Yachts and Boats
- NAICS
- Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Tour Operators (561520), Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (44122)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Explorer Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF), Eco-Cruises & Small-Ship Nature Cruises (Expedition Cruising) (THAAAEAK), Luxury Expedition Cruise Specialists (Sales & Distribution) (THAEABAJ), Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI), Adventure & Ecotourism Equipment Rental & Outfitting (Gear Rental, Guided Support) (THAAAAAN)
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Where Arksen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Arksen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations
Revenue model
- Explorer Yacht and Boat Sales: Arksen designs and builds explorer yachts and sport boats across its Explorer Series (Arksen 85, 75, 65), Discovery Series (Arksen 10, 8), and Custom Projects up to 50m. Vessels are sold outright to individual owners or through fractional co-ownership arrangements. Prices range from approximately £226,961 for the Arksen 8 RIB to over £13.5 million for the Arksen 85.
- Performance Apparel: Arksen sells high-performance apparel including outerwear (waterproof jackets, insulated parkas), mid-layers, base layers, legwear, and accessories through its e-commerce storefront and potentially through retail partnerships. Price points range from approximately $48 to $2,043 per item.
- Co-ownership / Fractional Yacht Ownership: Arksen offers fractional co-ownership of the Arksen 85 (named Fin) to a select group of co-owners, where each co-owner enjoys sole private use of the vessel for several weeks per year. The vessel is fully crewed, professionally managed, and maintained, with costs shared among the group. When not in use by owners, the boat is chartered to reduce ownership costs.
- Adventure Experiences and Expeditions: Following the acquisition of Kraken Travel and launch of Arksen Adventures, the company offers curated land and sea expeditions including the Luxury Lofoten Islands Adventure (from $106,221), North Kenya Conservation Safari (from $12,600), Tonga Dive Adventure (from $5,720), and RORC Caribbean 600 events.
- Overland Vehicles: Arksen builds overland expedition vehicles including the Arksen U1700 (Unimog Camper), Arksen D110, Arksen D110e, and Arksen P110, sold as special project/custom builds. These complement the maritime product range and support expedition itineraries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Arksen 85 Explorer Yacht — from $13,549,930 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Arksen 75 Explorer Yacht — from £6,000,000 |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Arksen 65 Explorer Yacht — from £4,500,000 |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Arksen 10 D-RIB — from $578,766 |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Arksen 8 RIB — from $226,961 |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Arksen 85 Co-ownership — shared ownership programme |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Adventure Experiences — from $5,720 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Performance Apparel — $48 to $2,043 |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Arksen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arksen designs, engineers and builds luxury explorer yachts and premium RIBs (Explorer Series 85/75/65 and Discovery Series 10/8), overland expedition vehicles (Unimog- and Land Rover-based), and a technical performance apparel collection. The company also operates a fractional co-ownership programme for the Arksen 85 and, following the 2024 acquisition of Kraken Travel, sells curated land and sea adventure expeditions under the Arksen Adventures brand.
Product overview
Arksen is a British explorer and yacht builder offering a diversified portfolio of products spanning maritime vessels, overland vehicles, performance apparel, and adventure experiences. The core product line consists of Explorer Series yachts (Arksen 85, 75, 65) designed for long-range ocean exploration with class-leading range up to 7,000nm, and Discovery Series RIBs (Arksen 10, 8) for premium leisure use. The company operates a fractional co-ownership programme for the Arksen 85 and provides custom build services for vessels up to 50m. Following the 2024 acquisition of Kraken Travel, Arksen launched Arksen Adventures offering land and sea expeditions. The portfolio extends to Arksen Overland vehicles (Unimog and Land Rover-based expedition vehicles) and Arksen Apparel, a technical performance wear collection using fabrics from Pertex, Schoeller, Polartec, and PrimaLoft. Arksen Pro division serves defence and commercial vessel markets. The 10% for the Ocean philanthropy initiative supports marine conservation and scientific research.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Arksen Adventures: Expedition brand offering land and sea adventures launched from the acquisition of Kraken Travel
- Arksen Pro
Products and services
- Arksen 85 Explorer Yacht Flagship explorer yacht with approximately 7,000nm range and ~28m length. Built with 70% recycled aluminium content, designed for global ocean exploration with class-leading naval architecture (Humphreys Yacht Design). Awarded Best Naval Architecture at Boat International Design and Innovation Awards 2024 and Best Custom Motor Yacht Over 80ft at Motor Boat Awards 2024.
- Arksen 75 Explorer Yacht Explorer yacht with 6,500nm range, part of the Explorer Series. Aluminium construction with sustainable design principles, priced from £6,000,000.
Quantifiable outcome
- Arksen 65 offers 3,700nm range at cruising speed, enabling transatlantic and Pacific voyages
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Companies that use Arksen
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Arksen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature5 records
Arksen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, preferred supplier, flagship and regional.
- Kraken Travel / Kraken Travel AdventurescoreArksen acquired Kraken Travel (marine adventure company) and launched Arksen Adventures to provide sustainable land and sea expeditions. The acquisition brings Kraken Travel's expertise in adventure tourism and expedition management to Arsken's integrated outdoor lifestyle brand.
- Garminpreferred supplierArksen selected Garmin as the preferred marine electronics supplier for its vessels, including the Arksen 8 which features 12-inch Garmin displays and EmpirBus digital switching for enhanced navigation and onboard operation.
- Humphreys Yacht DesigncoreHumphreys Yacht Design serves as the naval architect for the Arksen 65 and likely other Explorer Series vessels, contributing to the hull design and naval architecture that delivers class-leading range, safety, comfort, and efficiency.
- Design Unlimited StudiocoreDesign Unlimited Studio created the interior design for the Arksen Explorer fleet, including the Arksen 65. The studio developed an interior that is dynamic, functional, attractive, and sustainable in both materials used and ongoing versatility of use.
- Silverback FilmsflagshipArksen and 10% for the Ocean partnered with Silverback Films to co-produce 'Ocean with David Attenborough', a documentary now showing in cinemas globally. This is a flagship content partnership that positions Arksen as a leader in ocean conservation storytelling.
- David AttenboroughflagshipDavid Attenborough's 'Ocean with David Attenborough' documentary was co-produced with Arksen and 10% for the Ocean, shown in cinemas globally. The partnership significantly elevates Arksen's brand visibility and credibility in conservation and exploration circles.
- 10% for the Oceancore10% for the Ocean is Arksen's revolutionary ocean funding network supporting hundreds of science and conservation projects globally. Every Arksen customer is encouraged to take the 10% pledge. Arksen was a founding member of this initiative.
- Moravia YachtingregionalMoravia Yachting was appointed as central agent for the sale of an Arksen 85 vessel, serving as a regional sales channel partner for vessel transactions.
- Yamahapreferred supplierYamaha provides precision engineering and premium reliability for Arksen vessels through OEM partnership, delivering easy maintenance and exceptional service for boat propulsion systems.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Arksen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Damen Yachting: Damen Yachting's SeaXplorer platform is the most direct competitor to Arksen's Explorer Series, building long-range aluminium explorer superyachts for the same UHNW clientele with comparable range, sustainability messaging, and bespoke interior programmes. Both compete for the same limited pool of global HNW buyers seeking transoceanic autonomy.
- Bering Yachts: Bering builds steel and aluminium explorer yachts in the 20m–50m range designed for long-range ocean crossings, with overlapping customer profiles (UHNW adventurers seeking self-sufficient vessels). It competes head-to-head with Arksen's 65–85 range on range, ruggedness, and expedition capability.
- Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef builds luxury sailing and power catamarans, including the Sunreef Explorer and Eco lines featuring solar/hybrid propulsion — directly comparable to Arksen's sustainability-led, long-range positioning. It appeals to the same eco-conscious UHNW buyer and operates overlapping custom-build programmes.
- Silent-Yachts: Silent-Yachts pioneered solar-powered silent catamarans and is now extending into larger motor yachts — a directly comparable sustainability narrative to Arksen's hybrid propulsion and recycled aluminium story, addressing the same eco-conscious HNW segment.
- Dynamiq: Dynamiq builds bespoke superyachts in the 30m–50m range, including the GTT series designed for long-range global exploration with hybrid options. Its compact, modern explorer positioning overlaps closely with Arksen's 65–85 customer base.
- Nordhavn: Nordhavn manufactures long-range trawler-style motor yachts renowned for ocean-crossing capability, serving a similar self-sufficient cruiser buyer to Arksen's Explorer Series. Both emphasise range, redundancy, and remote-voyage capability over top speed.
Broad incumbents
- Oyster Yachts: Oyster builds premium sailing yachts up to 100ft with strong global bluewater cruising credentials and an established UHNW customer base. It is a broader incumbent in luxury bluewater yachting rather than a motor-explorer specialist, but competes for the same adventure-minded HNW buyer.
- Princess Yachts: Princess is a major established luxury motor yacht builder with global dealer networks and far higher production volumes than Arksen. While not an explorer specialist, it competes for HNW buyers in adjacent size brackets and geographies where Arksen is expanding.
- Feadship: Feadship is a leading Dutch luxury custom superyacht builder with a centuries-long track record and ultra-high-net-worth clientele that overlaps Arksen's target buyer at the top end. As a broad incumbent, it does not focus on explorer platforms but anchors the bespoke luxury segment where Arksen 85 competes.
Emerging players
- EYOS Expeditions: EYOS designs and operates luxury expedition cruises and private yacht charters to remote destinations — directly comparable to Arksen Adventures' curated land-and-sea expedition offering. It overlaps on the high-end, sustainability-focused adventure travel experience Arksen is pursuing through Kraken Travel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Arksen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Arksen subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Arksen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Arksen M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Arksen
What does Arksen do?
Arksen designs, engineers and builds luxury explorer yachts and premium RIBs (Explorer Series 85/75/65 and Discovery Series 10/8), overland expedition vehicles (Unimog- and Land Rover-based), and a technical performance apparel collection. The company also operates a fractional co-ownership programme for the Arksen 85 and, following the 2024 acquisition of Kraken Travel, sells curated land and sea adventure expeditions under the Arksen Adventures brand.
Is Arksen a public or private company?
Arksen is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Arksen founded?
Arksen was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Arksen based?
Arksen is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Arksen make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Explorer Yacht and Boat Sales are the primary driver. The others are performance Apparel, co-ownership / Fractional Yacht Ownership, adventure Experiences and Expeditions and overland Vehicles.
Who are Arksen's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Damen Yachting, Bering Yachts, Sunreef Yachts, Silent-Yachts, Dynamiq and Nordhavn. Broad incumbents are Oyster Yachts, Princess Yachts and Feadship. EYOS Expeditions is listed as an emerging player.
Does Arksen have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arksen.
What industry is Arksen in?
Arksen's product category is Luxury Explorer Yachts and Boats. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAMAE, Explorer Yacht Manufacturing, with a secondary code of THAEABAF, Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises. Its NAICS code is 3366 and its SIC code is 3790.