Navia

What Navia does

Navia SRL is an Italian nautical technology startup founded in 2022 and headquartered in Rome, with operational presence in Sabaudia. The company designs and produces electric inflatable boats specifically engineered for the professional boat rental sector across the Mediterranean, and operates under the consumer-facing brand Navia Yachts. Its core product line consists of two electric vessels: the Navia 40HP, a 6.0-meter no-license-required inflatable for up to 8 persons priced at €30,000, and the N7, a 7.8-meter premium inflatable for up to 10 persons featuring a 40 kW motor, integrated solar panels, and 30–60 nautical miles of range. Both vessels use certified LiFePO4 marine batteries and hydrodynamically optimized hulls designed for electric propulsion rather than retrofitted thermal platforms.

Navia's primary technology differentiator is the NAV.IA proprietary IoT-native fleet management platform, which is integrated into every boat at the design stage rather than added aftermarket. The platform delivers real-time GPS tracking, battery and anomaly monitoring, automated alerts, booking management, and per-boat financial dashboards accessible via smartphone and tablet. A strategic partnership with A2A, one of Italy's leading energy transition operators, extends the offering by providing fleet customers access to AC and DC charging infrastructure in Italian ports.

Navia's business model pairs a one-time boat sale at cost (€30,000 for the 40HP) with a recurring Propulsion-as-a-Service (PaaS) subscription priced at €249 per month plus VAT over a standard 60-month contract. The subscription covers ordinary maintenance, 24/7 technical assistance, and full access to NAV.IA, converting what would otherwise be a capital-intensive hardware purchase into a predictable operating expense for fleet operators. An additional electrification consulting service ("Consulenza") analyzes feasibility of converting existing boats to electric propulsion. The go-to-market is sales-led and B2B, targeting rental fleet managers through direct outreach, the company website (which accepts €100 refundable pre-order deposits), and consultation requests. First fleet deliveries are scheduled to begin in May 2027 in chronological order of pre-orders.

Name

Navia

Legal name

Navia SRL

Website

https://naviayachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Navia is an Italian startup that designs and sells electric inflatable boats with a proprietary IoT fleet management platform to Mediterranean boat rental fleet operators, monetizing through hardware sales plus a recurring Propulsion-as-a-Service subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Marine Vessels

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Fleet Lifecycle Management (Acquisition-to-Disposal) (TLABAIAA)

Keywords

• Electric boat manufacturing
• Marine propulsion technology
• Fleet management software
• Propulsion-as-a-service
• Marine battery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Boat Sales: Sale of complete electric boats (hull, motor, and batteries included) at cost price of €30,000. Customers own the vessel while subscribing to the PaaS service.
2. Propulsion-as-a-Service (PaaS) Subscription: Monthly subscription fee of €249 + VAT for maintenance, 24/7 technical assistance, and NAV.IA digital fleet management platform. Standard contract duration is 60 months. This is the recurring revenue stream that covers propulsion technology usage, maintenance, and software access.
3. Electrification Consulting: Consulting service for boat owners to analyze electrification feasibility - including motor recommendations, battery sizing, conversion costs, and ROI assessment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Navia designs, sells, and supports electric inflatable boats — the Navia 40HP (6.0m) and the N7 flagship (7.8m) — to professional boat rental companies in the Mediterranean. Each boat is sold complete with hull, electric motor, and LiFePO4 batteries, and is delivered with a 60-month Propulsion-as-a-Service (PaaS) subscription covering the propulsion technology, routine maintenance, 24/7 technical assistance, and access to the proprietary NAV.IA IoT fleet management platform. Navia additionally offers electrification consulting for boat owners wanting to convert existing vessels to electric propulsion.

Product overview

Navia is an Italian nautical technology company (Navia SRL) offering a portfolio of electric boats and related services for the professional boat rental market. The core product lineup consists of two electric vessel models — the Navia 40HP (6-meter inflatable, up to 8 people, no license required) and the N7 flagship (7.8-meter premium inflatable, up to 10 people with solar panels). These boats are complemented by two proprietary software/platform offerings: the NAV.IA digital fleet management platform (real-time GPS, battery monitoring, anomaly alerts, booking management, and financial dashboards) and the Propulsion-as-a-Service (PaaS) model (fixed monthly fee covering propulsion technology, maintenance, and 24/7 support). An electrification consulting service is also offered for operators seeking to convert existing boats. The N7 model also powers a portion of Navia's app sessions through Netcore's platform, as reported in a 2026 financial services trends report.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAV.IA: Digital fleet management platform with IoT integration for real-time monitoring of boats, battery status, GPS tracking, booking management, and fleet economics.

Products and services

• Navia 40HP A 6.0-meter electric inflatable boat with a 40HP-equivalent electric motor, certified LiFePO4 batteries, capacity for up to 8 people, 25–60 nautical miles of range, and no boating license required. Sold complete to professional rental operators.
• N7 A 7.8-meter 100% electric premium inflatable boat with capacity for up to 10 people, a 40 kW electric motor, integrated solar panels, and a layout comparable to a vessel two meters larger. Delivers 30–60 miles of range depending on one- or two-battery configuration.
• NAV.IA Proprietary IoT-enabled digital fleet management platform that provides real-time GPS tracking, battery status monitoring, automatic technical-anomaly alerts, booking management, and per-boat financial dashboards for rental fleet operators.
• Propulsion-as-a-Service (PaaS) Monthly subscription covering the electric propulsion technology (motor and batteries), routine maintenance, 24/7 technical support, and access to the NAV.IA fleet management platform, designed to remove capital and obsolescence risk from rental operators.
• Electrification Consulting (Consulenza) Analysis service for existing boat owners to determine whether electrification is worthwhile, including recommended motor, battery sizing, conversion cost, and ROI assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-60 nautical miles range on single charge depending on battery configuration and speed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• A2AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with A2A, one of Italy's leading energy transition operators, provides Navia customers with access to charging infrastructure in Italian ports. A2A supplies both AC and DC charging stations, fixed and mobile, in partnered ports. This addresses the critical charging infrastructure challenge for electric boat operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Evoy: Norwegian developer of high-output electric boat propulsion systems. Comparable technology focus on electric inboard/outboard marine propulsion for commercial and leisure fleets.
• ZeroJet: New Zealand-based electric jet propulsion specialist for small boats. Comparable in targeting compact electric marine propulsion for tender and small commercial/leisure applications similar to Navia's vessels.
• Sealence: Italian developer of electric marine propulsion (DeepSpeed jet drive). Comparable as an Italian electric marine technology company addressing professional/operator use cases similar to Navia's fleet manager customers.
• BlueNav: French electric marine propulsion company offering hybrid and full-electric propulsion solutions. Comparable as a European emerging player addressing the same boat electrification transition.

Direct peers

• X Shore: Swedish electric boat manufacturer producing leisure craft with integrated digital features. Closely comparable in product category, target customer segment, and emphasis on sustainable premium boating.
• Candela: Swedish builder of premium electric leisure boats (hydrofoil-assisted). Direct competitor in the electric marine leisure segment with similar focus on zero-emission, silent operation and premium pricing for boat users.
• Vita (formerly Lomonaco): Italian electric RIB (rigid inflatable boat) maker targeting the Mediterranean premium leisure and rental market. Closely comparable vessel type and geographic focus to Navia's 40HP and N7 inflatables.
• Zen Yachts: Italian competitor in electric/solar yacht manufacturing, recently cited with a €5M funding round. Direct competitor in the same Mediterranean/Italian electric marine market as Navia.

Broad incumbents

• Torqeedo: German electric marine propulsion specialist (owned by Yamaha). Offers electric outboards and integrated systems across a broad range of vessel types. Established incumbent Navia competes against for technology integration and customer mind-share in electric marine.
• Pure Watercraft: US-based maker of electric outboard propulsion systems. Comparable as a specialized electric marine propulsion company targeting boat operators and OEMs with subscription-style service models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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