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Emirates Team
Legal namestring
Emirates Team New Zealand
Websiteurl
emiratesteam.nz
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1987
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
HQ citystring
Auckland
HQ countrystring
New Zealand
HQ regionstring
Oceania
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
professional sailing team, America's Cup racing, competitive sailing, hydrofoil yacht racing, marine sports sponsorship
Industry1 code
1Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing)
CodeMPAKABAHPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Sports Teams and Clubs711211
Product category
Professional Sailing Team
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1America's Cup Competition Prize Money
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Teams compete for prize money in America's Cup events including preliminary regattas and the main America's Cup match. Emirates Team New Zealand won the 2021 America's Cup and participates in each cycle's competition.

sportcal.com
2Team Sponsorship
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Sponsorship revenue from naming rights partner Emirates and other commercial partners supporting the sailing team operations and competition activities.

sports.yahoo.com
Marketing channels4 records

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Distribution channels2 records

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
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Offering typeServices
Services
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Emirates Team New Zealand is a professional sailing team that competes in the America's Cup and its associated preliminary regattas. The team operates high-performance hydrofoiling yachts (AC75 for principal squad competition and AC40 for preliminary regattas and Women & Youth entries) to race against international opponents. The team generates revenue through title sponsorship (Emirates airline) and competition prize money, while distributing media coverage and fan engagement content globally.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • Runner-up position in Cagliari Preliminary Regatta Sardinia
Product overview1 text field

Emirates Team New Zealand operates as a competitive sailing team competing in the America's Cup. The team fields high-performance hydrofoiling yachts across two classes: the AC75, which serves as the primary competition vessel for the main squad, and the AC40, used both for principal squad training and as the designated craft for Women & Youth entries. This dual-platform approach enables the team to compete across multiple fleet categories while developing the next generation of sailing talent.

Product and service1 record
1AC40 Racing Program
Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1America's Cup Partnership (ACP)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-07
Description

America's Cup Partnership (ACP) is a new organization formed by America's Cup sailing teams, with Grant Dalton (CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand) serving as chairman. Marzio Perrelli was appointed as first CEO to oversee strategic revamp efforts for the event. This represents the core organizational structure uniting all America's Cup teams.

2Emirates (Title Sponsor)
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Emirates airline serves as the primary naming rights sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand, providing significant financial and marketing support for America's Cup competition activities, team operations, and international exposure through Emirates' global brand presence.

3Other America's Cup Teams
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Emirates Team New Zealand competes alongside teams including Luna Rossa, GB1, American Magic, and others in America's Cup preliminary regattas and the main competition. Teams share operational frameworks and racing protocols established by America's Cup Partnership while maintaining competitive relationships.

techradar.com
Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Orient Express Racing Team
TypeDirect peer
Description

French America's Cup team (formerly K-Challenge) racing under the Orient Express brand. Competes in AC40 and AC75 preliminaries with a similar event-driven GTM and international corporate sponsorship profile.

2Alinghi Red Bull Racing
TypeDirect peer
Description

Swiss America's Cup syndicate co-led by Red Bull and Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi. Competes in AC75 racing with comparable budget scale, dual-team (Red Bull + Alinghi) structure, and international sponsorship architecture.

3Red Bull Racing (Formula 1)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

A flagship motorsport franchise sharing the Red Bull sponsorship network that also backs Alinghi Red Bull Racing in the America's Cup. Comparable as a private, sponsor-driven elite sports organization with global broadcast and event-driven revenue.

411th Hour Racing Team
TypeEmerging player
Description

Professional offshore sailing team competing in The Ocean Race and other IMOCA events. Comparable as a privately-backed, sustainability-focused sailing team leveraging brand sponsorships, though racing format (offshore vs. match racing) differs from the America's Cup.

5Athena Pathway
TypeDirect peer
Description

British women's America's Cup squad racing AC40s under the Athena Pathway banner. Directly comparable to ETNZ's Women & Youth AC40 program, targeting women's sailing development with similar sponsorship-driven business model.

6Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
TypeDirect peer
Description

Italian sailing syndicate competing in the America's Cup, challenger in the 2021 and 2024 editions against Emirates Team New Zealand. Operates AC75 and AC40 programs with similar structure, sponsorship model (Prada, Pirelli), and event-driven revenue.

7NYYC American Magic
TypeDirect peer
Description

United States America's Cup team backed by the New York Yacht Club. Competes in AC75 and AC40 classes with a similar corporate sponsorship structure and event-driven revenue model to Emirates Team New Zealand.

8INEOS Britannia
TypeDirect peer
Description

British America's Cup challenger backed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. Competed in the 2024 Barcelona Cup and is preparing for the 2027 Naples Cup with the same AC75 platform as ETNZ, making it a direct competitor for performance and sponsors.

9SailGP
TypeEmerging player
Description

Global high-performance sailing league featuring foiling F50 catamarans raced by national teams. Shares ETNZ's foiling technology DNA and event-driven broadcast model, though it operates an annual league format rather than multi-year Cup cycles.

10Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
TypeOthers
Description

Elite motorsport franchise with a comparable title-sponsor-led commercial structure (PETRONAS) to Emirates Team New Zealand. Useful as a benchmark for sponsor-driven professional sports team valuation and revenue scaling, though in a different sport category.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Ideal customer profile2 records

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Funding rounds4 records

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Investors1 record

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Emirates Team

Professional Sailing Teamemiratesteam.nz

Emirates Team firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Emirates Team
Legal name
Emirates Team New Zealand
Website
https://emiratesteam.nz
Company type
Private
Founded year
1987
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Emirates Team industry classification

Industry
Product category
Professional Sailing Team
NAICS
Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)
akta.pro primary industry
Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

  • Professional sailing team
  • America's Cup racing
  • Competitive sailing
  • Hydrofoil yacht racing
  • Marine sports sponsorship

Where Emirates Team is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Auckland
HQ country
New Zealand
HQ region
Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

Emirates Team business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. America's Cup Competition Prize Money: Teams compete for prize money in America's Cup events including preliminary regattas and the main America's Cup match. Emirates Team New Zealand won the 2021 America's Cup and participates in each cycle's competition.
  2. Team Sponsorship: Sponsorship revenue from naming rights partner Emirates and other commercial partners supporting the sailing team operations and competition activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Emirates Team product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Emirates Team New Zealand is a professional sailing team that competes in the America's Cup and its associated preliminary regattas. The team operates high-performance hydrofoiling yachts (AC75 for principal squad competition and AC40 for preliminary regattas and Women & Youth entries) to race against international opponents. The team generates revenue through title sponsorship (Emirates airline) and competition prize money, while distributing media coverage and fan engagement content globally.

Product overview

Emirates Team New Zealand operates as a competitive sailing team competing in the America's Cup. The team fields high-performance hydrofoiling yachts across two classes: the AC75, which serves as the primary competition vessel for the main squad, and the AC40, used both for principal squad training and as the designated craft for Women & Youth entries. This dual-platform approach enables the team to compete across multiple fleet categories while developing the next generation of sailing talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • AC40 Racing Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • Runner-up position in Cagliari Preliminary Regatta Sardinia

Companies that use Emirates Team

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Emirates Team technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API
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API docs
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App detail

Feature3 records

Emirates Team partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

  • America's Cup Partnership (ACP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026America's Cup Partnership (ACP) is a new organization formed by America's Cup sailing teams, with Grant Dalton (CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand) serving as chairman. Marzio Perrelli was appointed as first CEO to oversee strategic revamp efforts for the event. This represents the core organizational structure uniting all America's Cup teams.
  • Emirates (Title Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerEmirates airline serves as the primary naming rights sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand, providing significant financial and marketing support for America's Cup competition activities, team operations, and international exposure through Emirates' global brand presence.
  • Other America's Cup TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmirates Team New Zealand competes alongside teams including Luna Rossa, GB1, American Magic, and others in America's Cup preliminary regattas and the main competition. Teams share operational frameworks and racing protocols established by America's Cup Partnership while maintaining competitive relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emirates Team competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Orient Express Racing Team: French America's Cup team (formerly K-Challenge) racing under the Orient Express brand. Competes in AC40 and AC75 preliminaries with a similar event-driven GTM and international corporate sponsorship profile.
  • Alinghi Red Bull Racing: Swiss America's Cup syndicate co-led by Red Bull and Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi. Competes in AC75 racing with comparable budget scale, dual-team (Red Bull + Alinghi) structure, and international sponsorship architecture.
  • Athena Pathway: British women's America's Cup squad racing AC40s under the Athena Pathway banner. Directly comparable to ETNZ's Women & Youth AC40 program, targeting women's sailing development with similar sponsorship-driven business model.
  • Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli: Italian sailing syndicate competing in the America's Cup, challenger in the 2021 and 2024 editions against Emirates Team New Zealand. Operates AC75 and AC40 programs with similar structure, sponsorship model (Prada, Pirelli), and event-driven revenue.
  • NYYC American Magic: United States America's Cup team backed by the New York Yacht Club. Competes in AC75 and AC40 classes with a similar corporate sponsorship structure and event-driven revenue model to Emirates Team New Zealand.
  • INEOS Britannia: British America's Cup challenger backed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS. Competed in the 2024 Barcelona Cup and is preparing for the 2027 Naples Cup with the same AC75 platform as ETNZ, making it a direct competitor for performance and sponsors.

Broad incumbents

  • Red Bull Racing (Formula 1): A flagship motorsport franchise sharing the Red Bull sponsorship network that also backs Alinghi Red Bull Racing in the America's Cup. Comparable as a private, sponsor-driven elite sports organization with global broadcast and event-driven revenue.

Emerging players

  • 11th Hour Racing Team: Professional offshore sailing team competing in The Ocean Race and other IMOCA events. Comparable as a privately-backed, sustainability-focused sailing team leveraging brand sponsorships, though racing format (offshore vs. match racing) differs from the America's Cup.
  • SailGP: Global high-performance sailing league featuring foiling F50 catamarans raced by national teams. Shares ETNZ's foiling technology DNA and event-driven broadcast model, though it operates an annual league format rather than multi-year Cup cycles.

Others

  • Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: Elite motorsport franchise with a comparable title-sponsor-led commercial structure (PETRONAS) to Emirates Team New Zealand. Useful as a benchmark for sponsor-driven professional sports team valuation and revenue scaling, though in a different sport category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Emirates Team social profiles

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Emirates Team financial estimates

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Emirates Team leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Emirates Team funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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

Emirates Team M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Emirates Team

What does Emirates Team do?

Emirates Team New Zealand is a professional sailing team that competes in the America's Cup and its associated preliminary regattas. The team operates high-performance hydrofoiling yachts (AC75 for principal squad competition and AC40 for preliminary regattas and Women & Youth entries) to race against international opponents. The team generates revenue through title sponsorship (Emirates airline) and competition prize money, while distributing media coverage and fan engagement content globally.

Is Emirates Team a public or private company?

Emirates Team is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Emirates Team founded?

Emirates Team was founded in 1987. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Emirates Team based?

Emirates Team is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.

How does Emirates Team make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. America's Cup Competition Prize Money is the primary driver. The others are team Sponsorship.

Who are Emirates Team's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Orient Express Racing Team, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Athena Pathway, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, NYYC American Magic and INEOS Britannia. Red Bull Racing (Formula 1) is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are 11th Hour Racing Team and SailGP. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team is listed as an others.

Does Emirates Team have an API?

No public API is recorded for Emirates Team.

What industry is Emirates Team in?

Emirates Team's product category is Professional Sailing Team. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKABAH, Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing). Its NAICS code is 711211.

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