Pascal Technologies
Pascal Technologies is a Norwegian maritime technology company that develops AirHull air-cushion hull technology, modular electric powertrains, and Empirica ALS performance software to reduce vessel energy consumption and accelerate the shift to zero-emission boats and ships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersOslo, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Pascal Technologies does
Pascal Technologies is a Norwegian maritime technology company headquartered in Oslo that develops energy-efficiency solutions for boats and commercial vessels. Originally founded in 2016 as SES-X Marine Technologies to commercialize a 2002 Norwegian patent on air-cushion hulls, the company rebranded to Pascal Technologies in April 2023 and has expanded its scope from hull technology into integrated propulsion and performance software. Its core product, AirHull, creates an air cushion beneath a vessel's hull via a flexible flap system and in-house ride control software, reducing hydrodynamic resistance and delivering reported 30-50% energy savings at planing speeds for both electric and conventionally fueled boats. The Powertrain Platform, launched in June 2026, is a modular electric and hybrid powertrain system with factory pre-FAT tested modules and prefabricated pre-terminated cabling that enables zero commissioning hours at general shipyards. Empirica ALS, a cloud-based SaaS launched in 2025, provides DNV-compliant performance validation and optimization for Air Lubrication Systems on a vendor-agnostic basis.
Pascal generates revenue primarily through project-based hardware sales of the AirHull hull technology and Powertrain Platform to boat builders, shipyards, and vessel operators, with multi-year system integration contracts. Recurring revenue is introduced through the Empirica ALS software subscription and managed services for Air Lubrication System delivery (in partnership with Clean Marine). The company sells directly via an enterprise field sales motion, collaborates closely with vessel developers throughout the design and construction process, and supplements direct sales through channel partnerships (e.g., SeaTech Solutions International for Asia-Pacific, Ripple Boats JV with Frydenbø Marine for recreational markets). Customers span waterway passenger transport (Rotterdam Watertaxi, Hyke/Cityboat), aquaculture (Moen Marin), recreational boating (Nimbus/ALUKIN, Pastel, HCC Boatyard), and industrial shipping, with the Air Lubrication System installed base reported at over 500 vessels.
The company is privately held and venture-backed, having raised approximately €10 million (cumulative NOK ~157M) across multiple rounds from Momentum, Ocean Zero, Link Venture Capital, Grieg Edge, Katapult Ocean, and Norwegian government funding bodies. Leadership is anchored by CEO Carl Rehn (CTO before October 2021 succession), CTO Per Sondre Sodeland, and Chairman Glen Ole Rødland, with a team of 11-50 engineers and maritime experts.
Pascal Technologies firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pascal Technologies
- Legal name
- PASCAL TECHNOLOGIES AS
- Website
- https://pascaltech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Pascal Technologies is a Norwegian maritime technology company that develops AirHull air-cushion hull technology, modular electric powertrains, and Empirica ALS performance software to reduce vessel energy consumption and accelerate the shift to zero-emission boats and ships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pascal Technologies industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Energy Efficiency Technology
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship and Boat Building (33661)
- SIC
- Engines & Turbines (3510), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels) (IMAJAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC), Hydrodynamics & Performance Engineering (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Maneuvering) (IMAJAGAB), Propulsion Control, Monitoring & Automation (ECS, PMS interface) (IMAJAHAH)
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Where Pascal Technologies is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oslo
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Pascal Technologies business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- AirHull Technology Sales: Sale of AirHull technology platform to boat builders and shipyards. The platform includes hull lines, air technology, and ride control system. Pascal is involved throughout design and construction process to ensure expected performance.
- Electric Powertrain Systems: Integrated powertrain delivery from throttle to propeller/electric motor. Includes energy management, batteries, propulsion interface, control, and pre-terminated wiring system. Delivered as complete system for vessel integration.
- Empirica ALS Software: Software-as-a-service platform providing analytics and optimization for ALS installations. Cloud-based performance monitoring and actionable insights for vessel operators.
- Air Lubrication Systems (ALS): Complete ALS solutions for commercial shipping. Partnership with Clean Marine for hardware delivery, with Pascal providing smart control system and integration.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based custom pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Pascal Technologies product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pascal Technologies develops and sells energy-efficient maritime technology systems, including the AirHull air cushion hull technology that reduces hydrodynamic resistance by up to 50%, a modular electric and hybrid Powertrain Platform with pre-terminated cabling for zero-commissioning shipyard installation, and Empirica ALS, a cloud-based performance software for Air Lubrication Systems. The company sells these integrated systems primarily to boat builders, shipyards, and vessel operators in the commercial and recreational maritime sectors.
Product overview
Pascal Technologies offers a three-product portfolio for maritime energy efficiency: AirHull (hull technology reducing energy consumption up to 50% via an air cushion beneath the hull), Powertrain Platform (modular electric/hybrid propulsion system with pre-terminated wiring for zero-commissioning delivery), and Empirica ALS (cloud-based performance validation software for Air Lubrication Systems). The products are designed to work independently or together — AirHull provides hull efficiency, the Powertrain Platform delivers the drivetrain, and Empirica ALS monitors and optimizes system performance in operations. The company serves both boats (6-30m) and ships, with a focus on commercial vessels, workboats, leisure boats, and fast ferries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- AirHull Hull technology that reduces hydrodynamic resistance by creating an air cushion beneath the hull using a flexible flap system and ride control, enabling planing boats to achieve up to 50% energy savings at planing speeds. Fuel-agnostic and compatible with electric or conventionally fueled boats.
- Powertrain Platform Modular electric and hybrid powertrain system delivered as pre-configured interchangeable modules with prefabricated pre-terminated cabling. Covers the complete powertrain from throttle to propeller or electric motor including energy management, batteries, propulsion interface, control, and power distribution. Factory pre-FAT tested for Zero Commissioning Hours at shipyard delivery.
- Empirica ALS Cloud-based performance dashboard providing actionable insights for any Air Lubrication System (ALS). Delivers DNV-compliant statistical framework to validate net savings and ROI, with data-driven guidance to optimize system use. Vendor-agnostic platform that ingests data from any existing ALS and voyage data system.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-50% reduction in energy consumption at planing speeds compared to traditional hulls
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Pascal Technologies
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Pascal Technologies technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature4 records
Pascal Technologies partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.
- HykecorePartnership for powertrain of Hyke F-15 Shuttle - all-electric passenger vessel ordered by Cityboat. Pascal delivers modular electric powertrain platform with real-time operator control. Vessel carries 50 passengers with 196 kWh battery capacity.
- Lita OceanstrategicContract for Asia's first electric AirHull vessel with SeaTech Solutions International. Partnership representing expansion into Asian maritime market.
- SeaTech Solutions International (SSI)strategicSingapore partnership to develop high-performance, fuel-efficient electric ferries and crew transfer boats for Green Oceans. Asian market expansion through local partner.
- Nimbus Group / ALUKINcoreDevelopment agreement for energy-efficient concept boat. ALUKIN OceanAir8 based on Pascal AirHull with Evoy electric outboard motor. Aluminum construction with recyclable materials.
- Frydenbø MarinecoreJoint venture to launch Ripple Boats brand for next-generation long-range electric boats for recreational market. Frydenbø Marine brings boat building expertise, Pascal provides AirHull technology. First model is 10m electric day cruiser.
- Moen MarincoreCollaboration on NABWORK 1240 Electric - 12m personnel transport vessel for aquaculture industry. 378 kWh battery, 30 knots top speed. ENOVA-supported project for electrification of aquaculture transport.
- Rotterdam WatertaxicoreElectric AirHull taxiboat with integrated powertrain for Rotterdam waterways. Also contracted for 24-passenger catamaran with full powertrain. Rotterdam Water taxi is largest waterway operator in Rotterdam with zero-emission fleet commitment by 2030.
- Green Power Boatssupporting12m fully electric semi-foiling catamaran concept for Rotterdam Watertaxi. Pascal delivers complete integrated electric powertrain and energy management system.
- Clean MarinesupportingPartnership for complete Air Lubrication System delivery. Clean Marine provides hardware, Pascal provides smart control system. Single contract for full system delivery to shipping customers.
- PlugsupportingCharging infrastructure partner for aquaculture vessel electrification project. ENOVA-supported collaboration with Moen Marin and Pascal for electric vessels and charging infrastructure.
- AlumaxsupportingBoat builder in Meppel, Netherlands constructing AirHull vessel for Rotterdam Watertaxi.
- Evoy ASsupportingElectric outboard motor provider for ALUKIN OceanAir8 project. Evoy provides propulsion integrated with Pascal AirHull technology.
- Herde KomposittsupportingHull builder for Hyke F-15 Shuttle vessel.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pascal Technologies competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Silverstream Technologies: Silverstream Technologies is a UK-based direct competitor in maritime air lubrication systems, selling the Silverstream® System to commercial shipowners for fuel and emissions reduction. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Pascal's ALS offering, competing for the same LNG carrier, RoRo, bulker, and tanker customers.
- Brunvoll: Brunvoll is a Norwegian manufacturer of marine propulsion systems including thrusters, propellers, and integrated hybrid/electric drivetrains. It competes with Pascal's powertrain business particularly in Norwegian and Northern European commercial vessel markets.
- Evoy AS: Evoy is a Norwegian manufacturer of high-output electric outboard and inboard propulsion systems for recreational and commercial boats. It is both a partner (integrates with Pascal AirHull on ALUKIN OceanAir8) and a competitor in the Norwegian electric boat powertrain space.
- Torqeedo: Torqeedo (a Deutz subsidiary) is a global leader in electric boat propulsion, selling outboards and inboards from 1–100 kW. It competes with Pascal's Powertrain Platform at the component level and serves many of the same boat builders and electrification customers.
- Corvus Energy: Corvus Energy is a leading supplier of battery energy storage systems for maritime and offshore applications, supplying to many of the same ferry and offshore vessel operators Pascal targets. It is a complementary/competing supplier in the electric powertrain stack.
Broad incumbents
- Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä is a major Finnish maritime technology incumbent offering engines, hybrid propulsion, integrated powertrains, and energy storage for marine vessels. It competes with Pascal's Powertrain Platform across the broader marine electrification value chain and has vastly greater scale and customer reach.
- Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a Norwegian incumbent providing propulsion, integrated bridge systems, automation, and energy management for commercial vessels. It is a direct competitor to Pascal's powertrain and control/monitoring offerings and shares the same Norwegian maritime cluster.
- ABB Marine & Ports: ABB provides electric propulsion, hybrid power, and energy management systems for ships. It competes directly with Pascal's Powertrain Platform in the integrated marine electrification space and has an established global service network.
Emerging players
- Candela Speed Boat: Candela is a Swedish electric boat maker using hydrofoil technology to dramatically reduce energy consumption at speed — addressing the same electric-boat range problem Pascal targets with AirHull. It is an emerging player in the premium electric leisure segment with overlapping customer profiles.
- X Shore: X Shore is a Swedish premium electric leisure boat builder targeting the same recreational boating electrification market where Pascal supplies AirHull technology. It is an emerging brand competing for the next-generation electric boater.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Pascal Technologies leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Pascal Technologies funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors5 records
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Pascal Technologies M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Pascal Technologies
What does Pascal Technologies do?
Pascal Technologies develops and sells energy-efficient maritime technology systems, including the AirHull air cushion hull technology that reduces hydrodynamic resistance by up to 50%, a modular electric and hybrid Powertrain Platform with pre-terminated cabling for zero-commissioning shipyard installation, and Empirica ALS, a cloud-based performance software for Air Lubrication Systems. The company sells these integrated systems primarily to boat builders, shipyards, and vessel operators in the commercial and recreational maritime sectors.
Is Pascal Technologies a public or private company?
Pascal Technologies is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Pascal Technologies founded?
Pascal Technologies was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Pascal Technologies based?
Pascal Technologies is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Pascal Technologies make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. AirHull Technology Sales are the primary driver. The others are electric Powertrain Systems, empirica ALS Software and air Lubrication Systems (ALS).
Who are Pascal Technologies's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Silverstream Technologies, Brunvoll, Evoy AS, Torqeedo and Corvus Energy. Broad incumbents are Wärtsilä, Kongsberg Maritime and ABB Marine & Ports. Emerging players are Candela Speed Boat and X Shore.
Does Pascal Technologies have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pascal Technologies.
What industry is Pascal Technologies in?
Pascal Technologies's product category is Maritime Energy Efficiency Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAGAE, Propulsion, Power & Energy Systems Design (Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, Alternative Fuels), with a secondary code of IMAJAHAC, Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3510.