FunAir
FunAir designs and manufactures custom and in-stock inflatable yacht slides, climbing walls, sea pools, jet ski docks, and beach furniture for superyacht owners, charter operators, and luxury residential customers from its Austin, Texas headquarters, distributing globally via QuickShip inventory, distributors, and broker partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersAustin, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FunAir does
FunAir designs, engineers, and manufactures custom and in-stock inflatable products for the superyacht industry from its Austin, Texas headquarters, operating since 2006 as a privately held, bootstrapped company. The core catalog centers on inflatable yacht slides (spanning 1.5M FunSize units through custom builds exceeding 12M, with Hanger, Hanger Extreme, Hanger Mini, Riser, Self-Lifting, Bow, Stern, Curved, and Flume configurations), inflatable climbing walls (Custom, QuickShip, Over The Rail, and Water Entry), and inflatable sea pools (Beach Club, Lagoon, Modular, Netted, Stacking). Adjacent categories include jet ski docks, beach furniture, inflatable islands, water park attractions (Splash Dome, Splash Tower), yacht golf, sports court, water toys (BigAir Blob, Leap of Faith, Inflatable SUP), and the patented SeaStairs water entry/exit system. Products are hand-built in Austin using 1000 denier PVC with FR and UV ratings, 316 stainless steel hardware, and hot air welded seams, and incorporate the patented RapidFlate system, which inflates and deflates products six times faster than traditional methods. In-house 3D CAD engineering uses General Arrangement drawings or measuring guides to produce yacht-specific custom designs.
The business model is one-time hardware sales of custom-built or QuickShip in-stock inflatables, supplemented by accessories (electric pumps, digital air pressure gauges) and FunLife branded merchandise. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with each product carrying a 5-year limited warranty. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, engaging yacht owners, captains, charter brokers, and management companies through website enquiry forms, supported by a global QuickShip inventory network held at multiple key yachting locations for days-fast delivery, a network of local distributors, and yacht broker partnerships. Distribution is global across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and other superyacht hubs.
The company operates three sub-brands: FunYachts (a curated superyacht charter program where participating vessels carry FunAir products as standard equipment), MoreFun (a curated network of complementary superyacht brands in jet skis, crew recruitment, diving gear, and furniture), and FunLife (branded merchandise). FunAir holds registered patents on RapidFlate and SeaStairs, registered trademarks on the FunAir brand and taglines ("We make fun out of thin air," "We Make Yachts Fun"), and has a co-development partnership with the UK's Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for the Rescue SeaStairs used in lifesaving operations. The customer base spans named superyacht installations across multiple named vessels, celebrity residential deployments, and the charter operator segment that uses FunAir products to differentiate charter bookings.
FunAir firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FunAir
- Legal name
- FunAir
- Website
- https://funair.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FunAir designs and manufactures custom and in-stock inflatable yacht slides, climbing walls, sea pools, jet ski docks, and beach furniture for superyacht owners, charter operators, and luxury residential customers from its Austin, Texas headquarters, distributing globally via QuickShip inventory, distributors, and broker partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FunAir industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Marine Inflatables
- NAICS
- Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)
- SIC
- Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Inflatable Water Parks (Floating Obstacle Courses) (THAAABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI), Water Sports Equipment Retail (Wake, Ski, Tow, Tubes) (CRAMAIAC)
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Where FunAir is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Austin
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
FunAir business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Superyacht Inflatables: FunAir designs and manufactures bespoke inflatable yacht toys (slides, climbing walls, sea pools, beach furniture, jet ski docks) to exact superyacht specifications. Products are custom-sized, colored, and branded with yacht logos. Lead times vary by design complexity.
- QuickShip In-Stock Products: Pre-manufactured in-stock inventory of popular products held at multiple global yachting locations. QuickShip items can ship within days for time-sensitive requests from charter brokers and yacht captains.
- Accessories and Parts: Electric pumps, digital air pressure gauges, replacement parts, and FunLife branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, drinking cups, and sunglass straps.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Products - bespoke pricing based on specifications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | QuickShip In-Stock Products - standard inventory pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
FunAir product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FunAir designs, manufactures, and globally distributes custom and in-stock inflatable water toys and luxury marine equipment for superyachts. Core products include inflatable yacht slides, climbing walls, sea pools, beach furniture, inflatable islands, jet ski docks, and water parks, hand-built in Austin, Texas using proprietary RapidFlate inflation technology and 3D CAD engineering, with bespoke customization by size, color, and yacht branding.
Product overview
FunAir is the world's leading manufacturer of custom and in-stock superyacht inflatable toys and luxury marine equipment, designing and hand-building products in Austin, Texas with global delivery. The core portfolio centers on inflatable Yacht Slides (spanning FunSize at 1.5M through Custom designs exceeding 12M, including Hanger, Hanger Extreme, Hanger Mini, Riser, Self-Lifting, Bow, Stern, Curved, and Flume series), Climbing Walls (available in Custom, QuickShip, Over The Rail, and Water Entry configurations), and Sea Pools (offering Custom, QuickShip, Beach Club, FunSize Beach Club, Netted, Lagoon, Modular, and Stacking variants). These primary attractions are complemented by Beach Furniture (loungers, chairs, sofas, daybeds), Inflatable Islands (Club Chaise Island, Floating Island, Oasis variants), Jet Ski Docks (Custom, QuickShip, Super Dock, Convertible), Water Parks (Splash Dome, Splash Tower, Water Mat), Yacht Golf greens, Sports Court, and various water toys including BigAir Blob, Leap of Faith, Inflatable SUP, and Glacier Extreme. The company also offers functional products like patented SeaStairs for water entry/exit (including RNLI Rescue variant), FunFlex modular systems, Toy Islands, Fenders and Work Platforms, and accessories (Electric Pump, Digital Pressure Gauge). The sub-brand FunYachts offers charter yachts featuring FunAir products, MoreFun curates complementary superyacht brands, and FunLife provides branded merchandise. Residential/home products include the Super Sweet Slide, Inflatable GaGa Ball Pit, and Boat Dock Slide. All products feature RapidFlate inflation technology, 1000 denier PVC materials, and 5-year limited warranties.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FUNYACHTS: A charter superyacht program featuring handpicked FunYachts with bespoke packages of inflatable FunAir water toys for the ultimate superyacht experience.
- MoreFun
- FunLife
Quantifiable outcome
- Inflation and deflation six times faster than traditional methods
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use FunAir
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
FunAir technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
FunAir partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)coreFunAir developed the Rescue SeaStairs in conjunction with the RNLI. This specialized rescue equipment aids the recovery of large numbers of people from water at high speed. The SeaStairs has been credited with helping RNLI save lives in the English Channel and has received press coverage from BBC and The Guardian.
- MoreFun Program PartnersminorThe MoreFun program brings together trusted superyacht brands and businesses that offer the same quality and service as FunAir. Categories include jet skis, crew recruitment, diving gear, and yacht furniture. This is a curated network recommended by FunAir for superyacht owners, Captains and crew.
- FunYachts Charter PartnersminorFunYachts is a handpicked selection of superyacht charters that feature bespoke packages of FunAir inflatable water toys. Each FunYacht provides the ultimate superyacht experience with products like Yacht Slides, Climbing Walls, Jet Ski Docks, Sea Pools, Yacht Golf Greens, Water Jousts, Floating Islands, and inflatable Loungers.
- Monaco Yacht ShowcoreFunAir has a regular presence at the Monaco Yacht Show, including the Captain & Crew Lounge during the 2026 event. The Monaco Yacht Show is the premier global event for the superyacht industry and a key marketing and networking venue for FunAir.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FunAir competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Carved Creations: Carved Creations builds custom inflatable products for superyachts and marine use, including slides, climbing walls, and bespoke inflatables. Direct competitor to FunAir in the custom superyacht inflatable niche with similar made-to-spec design capabilities.
- Rave Sports: Rave Sports designs and builds commercial-grade inflatable water park products, towables, and water recreation equipment for resorts, camps, and aquatic facilities. Comparable to FunAir's water park, blob, and recreational inflatable product lines for institutional and resort customers.
- AquaBanas: AquaBanas produces inflatable yacht platforms and sea pools for superyachts, overlapping directly with FunAir's sea pools, beach-club setups, and floating platforms. Sells to the same superyacht and charter market and competes on similar custom inflatable products.
- Aquaglide: Aquaglide manufactures commercial-grade inflatable water park equipment, obstacle courses, and water playground products. Overlaps with FunAir's Splash Dome, Splash Tower, Floating Playground and inflatable obstacle course products in the inflatable water recreation category.
- Jobe Water Sports: Jobe Water Sports manufactures towables, SUPs, and water sports inflatables for marine and yacht use. Comparable to FunAir's BigAir Blob, Inflatable SUP, Glacier Extreme, and recreational water toy products sold through marine and consumer channels.
- YachtBeach: YachtBeach designs and manufactures inflatable yacht platforms, loungers, and water toys for superyachts — the closest direct competitor to FunAir in custom inflatable marine products. Competes head-to-head on slides, platforms, and beach-club setups sold to the same superyacht owner and charter broker base.
Broad incumbents
- Sea-Doo (BRP): Sea-Doo, part of BRP, is the dominant global manufacturer of personal watercraft and a broad portfolio of marine recreation products. Adjacent incumbent serving the same yacht and waterfront recreation customers with jet skis and related water toys.
- Williams Jet Tenders: Williams Jet Tenders is a leading manufacturer of jet-powered yacht tenders and a broad range of superyacht accessories. Larger and more established than FunAir, it competes indirectly as a premium superyacht equipment brand with deeper dealer networks.
Emerging players
- Airhead / Kwik Tek: Airhead (Kwik Tek) designs and markets inflatable towables, floats, and water-sports accessories for consumer and marine markets. Comparable to FunAir's water toy and inflatable accessory lines, though positioned more in mass-market consumer channels than superyacht.
- Custom Inflatables / Inflatable Design Group: Custom Inflatables manufactures custom PVC inflatable products for marine, promotional, and commercial applications. Comparable to FunAir's custom-design-and-build capability with overlapping materials and construction methods but broader, less yacht-focused customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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FunAir leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
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Frequently asked questions about FunAir
What does FunAir do?
FunAir designs, manufactures, and globally distributes custom and in-stock inflatable water toys and luxury marine equipment for superyachts. Core products include inflatable yacht slides, climbing walls, sea pools, beach furniture, inflatable islands, jet ski docks, and water parks, hand-built in Austin, Texas using proprietary RapidFlate inflation technology and 3D CAD engineering, with bespoke customization by size, color, and yacht branding.
Is FunAir a public or private company?
FunAir is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was FunAir founded?
FunAir was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FunAir based?
FunAir is headquartered in Austin, United States, in the North America region.
How does FunAir make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Superyacht Inflatables are the primary driver. The others are quickShip In-Stock Products and accessories and Parts.
Who are FunAir's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Carved Creations, Rave Sports, AquaBanas, Aquaglide, Jobe Water Sports and YachtBeach. Broad incumbents are Sea-Doo (BRP) and Williams Jet Tenders. Emerging players are Airhead / Kwik Tek and Custom Inflatables / Inflatable Design Group.
Does FunAir have an API?
No public API is recorded for FunAir.
What industry is FunAir in?
FunAir's product category is Luxury Marine Inflatables. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAABAF, Inflatable Water Parks (Floating Obstacle Courses), with a secondary code of CRAMABAI, Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories). Its NAICS code is 7131 and its SIC code is 3944.