Ka'ana Wave Co.

What Ka'ana Wave Co. does

Ka'ana Wave Co. is a Canadian private corporation incorporated in British Columbia in 2019, headquartered in North Vancouver, that designs and sells the CM7-Series line of stationary surf wave machines. The technology is centered on a dock-based system with interchangeable underwater shaping heads, variable pitch/plunge adjustment, and VFD-controlled flow, allowing the machines to produce deep-water, bathymetry-agnostic surf waves that do not require custom pool floor contours. Wave types include river jump, boat wake, and right-break barrel; the CM7-Small produces approximately 4'6" waves from a 9' drivetrain, and the CM7-Medium approximately 6' waves from a 12' drivetrain, with up to four total sizes planned.

The company's go-to-market targets four verticals: hotels and resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments, with installations intended as low-capex, small-footprint attractions that integrate into existing pools and lagoons. Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales, professional services via design and engineering partners, and licensing/royalty income from channel partners. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with an exclusive partnership with Polin Waterparks for the Middle East and Southeast Asia and a Preferred Vendor Agreement with Crystal Lagoons that exposes the CM7-Series to over 1,100 lagoon projects globally; manufacturing is handled through AdvanTec Global Innovations Inc.'s 100,000 sq ft facility in Chilliwack, BC. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Ka'ana holds a pending patent on its core 'Wave Producing Method and Apparatus,' won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Product at IAAPA Expo 2021, and demonstrated the world's first stationary deep-water barreling wave at a Britannia Beach, BC pop-up surf park in September 2022. The company operates with a 1-10 person team and lists an active investor inquiries channel, but does not disclose revenue, installed base, or funding rounds.

Name

Ka'ana Wave Co.

Legal name

Ka'ana Wave Co. Inc.

Website

https://kaanawaveco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ka'ana Wave Co. designs and sells the CM7-Series stationary surf wave machines, enabling hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments to install deep-water, bathymetry-agnostic surf attractions in existing pools and lagoons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CM7-Series Wave Machine Sales: Ka'ana sells its CM7-Series surf wave machines to hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments. Machines are available in multiple sizes (CM7-Small, CM7-Medium, and additional sizes planned). The company also offers deployment options including drop-in installations for existing pools, plug-and-play CM7 Surf Pools, and fully integrated custom solutions.
2. Engineering and Manufacturing Services: Through its partnership with AdvanTec Global Innovations Inc., Ka'ana provides design, engineering, and manufacturing of CM7-Series machines. The company also works with aquatic designers such as Martin Aquatic and Aquatic Design Group for pool design, suggesting professional services as a revenue component.
3. Licensing Royalties: Through exclusive distribution agreements with partners like Polin Waterparks, Ka'ana generates licensing and royalty revenue from the promotion, marketing, and sale of CM7-Series attractions in licensed territories including the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ka'ana Wave Co. designs, manufactures, and sells the CM7-Series of stationary surf wave machines that produce a variety of deep-water, bathymetry-agnostic waves in pools and lagoons. The machines feature interchangeable shaping heads, variable frequency drive (VFD) flow control, and automated surf sessions, and are deployed as drop-in installations, plug-and-play surf pools, or fully integrated custom builds for hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments.

Product overview

Ka'ana Wave Co. offers the CM7-Series, a line of stationary surf wave machines that create deep-water waves in pools and lagoons. The product line includes CM7-Small (9' wide, 4'6" waves) and CM7-Medium (12' wide, 6' waves) models, with modular interchangeable shaping heads that produce different wave types including River Jump, Boat Wake, and Right Break Barrel waves. Key technology features include VFD-controlled flow adjustment, variable pitch/plunge control, preset wave shapes, and automated surf sessions. The system is bathymetry-agnostic, meaning it doesn't require pool floor contours to shape waves, allowing installation in new and existing pools and lagoons for hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CM7-Series Wave Machine Dock-based stationary surf wave machine with a drivetrain that powers interchangeable underwater shaping heads. Produces deep-water, bathymetry-agnostic waves without requiring pool floor contours. Available in multiple sizes and deployment options including drop-in for existing pools, plug-and-play CM7 Surf Pool, and integrated custom pools or lagoons. Sold to hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments.
• CM7-Small Compact wave machine with a 9-foot wide drivetrain delivering wave heights around 4 feet 6 inches. Entry-level model in the CM7 product line, suitable for hotels, resorts, waterparks, municipalities, and mixed-use developments.
• CM7-Medium Mid-size wave machine with a 12-foot wide drivetrain delivering wave heights around 6 feet. Shaping heads can be scaled up to 15-16 feet wide for approximately 9-foot tall waves. Production units available via AdvanTec manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 people tested the CM7-Series at the Britannia Beach pop-up surf park, validating safety and fun across all ages, skills, and abilities.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Crystal LagoonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 May 2023Crystal Lagoons and Ka'ana Wave Co. signed a Preferred Vendor Agreement certifying Ka'ana's CM7-Series surf machines for installation in Crystal Lagoons amenities worldwide. Upon signing, the CM7-Series became the first and only wave technology certified for Crystal Lagoons installations. With Crystal Lagoons having over 1,100 projects in different stages of operation, development, and negotiation globally, the partnership provides Crystal Lagoons developers access to the booming surf market through Ka'ana's patented technology.
• Polin WaterparkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 November 2022Ka'ana entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with global waterpark manufacturing giant Polin Waterparks, signed at IAAPA Expo. The agreement provides Polin exclusive rights to promote, market, and sell Ka'ana's CM7-Series surf attractions in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, markets where Polin has large presence and experienced sales teams. Polin also actively promotes Ka'ana in non-exclusive territories globally as a global partner. The partnership expands Ka'ana's market reach and is described as a key milestone in its distribution strategy.
• AdvanTec Global Innovations Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 21 September 2021Ka'ana signed a production deal with AdvanTec Global Innovations Inc., a legacy marine engineering and manufacturing company. The partnership provides Ka'ana with the resources required to rapidly scale manufacturing and provide global support for CM7-Series installations. Ka'ana's first CM7-Medium wave machine is in production with AdvanTec. The agreement includes design and engineering support, procurement services, and manufacturing from AdvanTec's 100,000 sq ft facility in Chilliwack, BC, with additional locations in Alberta and Oregon. AdvanTec serves as both technology and equity partner, applying a globally successful commercialization model to accelerate worldwide rollout.
• Northwest Hydraulic ConsultantssupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Ken Christison and Northwest Hydraulic Consultants in North Vancouver provided computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to confirm the CM7 concept would scale. The partnership validated that the physical flow characteristics matched calculated flows, confirming scalability from model to full-size machine.
• Westec Equipment InternationalsupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Richard Sikich and his team at Westec Equipment International, a pragmatic group with decades of custom design and manufacturing experience in the marine industry, were instrumental in the design of the CM7s and manufacturing of the CM7 prototype.
• ATA EngineeringsupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Ka'ana teamed up with Kyle Zimmerman at ATA Engineering to engineer the CM7 product line and ensure delivery of a world-class product.
• Myrtha PoolssupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Ka'ana is working with Myrtha Pools on a plug-and-play stainless steel pool design as a turnkey package offering a CM7 unit in a pool with full mechanical systems, making the sales process easier for customers.
• Martin AquaticsupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Josh Martin and his team at Martin Aquatic, an experienced aquatic design firm, are partnered with Ka'ana for pool design work, ensuring best results for customers.
• Aquatic Design GroupsupportingTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2021Justin Caron and Aquatic Design Group are partnered with Ka'ana for pool design, bringing extensive experience to deliver the best results for Ka'ana customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Surf Loch: Developer of stationary wave technology based on river-standing-wave mechanics, deployed at venues including Waco Surf and others. Directly comparable to Ka'ana as another stationary-wave hardware vendor in the commercial surf-attraction market.
• Kelly Slater Wave Company: Co-founded by Kelly Slater to commercialize the Surf Ranch traveling-wave technology, now licensed through Wavegarden for global rollout. A direct peer targeting the same resort, waterpark, and surf park buyer base as Ka'ana.
• Endless Surf (by WhiteWater): WhiteWater's stationary wave pool product targeting waterparks, resorts, and surf parks. Backed by one of the largest waterpark equipment manufacturers globally, giving it significantly more capital, distribution, and installed-base reach than Ka'ana.
• Wavegarden: Spanish wave pool technology company that builds artificial surf lagoons (e.g., The Cove at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch competitor) used by resorts, waterparks, and surf parks. Most direct competitor to Ka'ana in the manufactured surf wave space, although Wavegarden's technology emphasizes large-scale traveling waves rather than stationary waves.
• American Wave Machines: US-based maker of stationary (PerfectSwell stationary and standing-wave) surf technology for resorts, waterparks, and surf parks. Directly competes with Ka'ana's CM7-Series in the stationary wave category and shares the same B2B venue-installation model.

Others

• Myrtha Pools: Stainless-steel pool manufacturer working with Ka'ana on a plug-and-play CM7 pool package. Comparable as an aquatic-equipment supplier and ecosystem partner enabling Ka'ana's turnkey delivery to commercial venues.
• Polin Waterparks: Global waterpark manufacturer and Ka'ana's exclusive distribution partner in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Comparable as a waterpark-equipment industry participant and indirect ecosystem enabler for Ka'ana's go-to-market.
• Crystal Lagoons: Developer of crystalline lagoon technology with 1,100+ projects globally and Ka'ana's Preferred Vendor partner. Indirect ecosystem enabler — Ka'ana's CM7-Series rides into Crystal Lagoons amenities as a complementary amenity.

Broad incumbents

• WhiteWater West Industries: Large, established waterpark equipment manufacturer whose Endless Surf product competes with Ka'ana. As a broad incumbent with deep capital, global service network, and broad product portfolio, it represents both a competitor and a potential acquirer/partner for Ka'ana.

Emerging players

• UNIT Surf Pool: Australian startup developing modular/containerized surf pool technology targeting hotels, resorts, and developers. Comparable as an emerging, capital-light entrant in the artificial surf market but with a different delivery model than Ka'ana's installed equipment approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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