Navia Design

What Navia Design does

Navia Design Oy is a Helsinki-based naval architecture and boat design studio founded in 2014, operating as part of Aivan, one of the largest multi-disciplinary design studios in the Nordics. The firm provides end-to-end services spanning concept strategy, exterior and interior design, ergonomics, colors and materials, performance engineering (CFD hydrodynamics simulation, structural FEM, construction optimization), implementation (1:1 scale prototyping, in-house CNC milling, 3D printing, sea trials, certification), and downstream marketing (branding, CGI, VR experiences, boat show and showroom design). Its client roster is concentrated among premium European boat brands, including Axopar Boats (sport motorboats 22-37 ft), Nautor's Swan (luxury sailing yachts and the Swan Shadow motor concept), BRABUS Marine (Shadow 500/800/900 luxury day boats), Q Yachts (electric motorboats), XO Boats (aluminum deep-V hulls), and Paragon Yachts (high-performance motorboats for harsh conditions).

The company operates a B2B professional services model with custom engagements and no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is direct: business enquiries are handled through a named principal (Jarkko Jämsén, [email protected]) via the company website (naviadesign.fi). Across 8 years Navia claims 70+ employees from 15 nationalities and 65+ boat concepts delivered, supported by 15 industry award wins (Motorboat of the Year, European Yacht of the Year, European Powerboat of the Year, Best of Boats) across 25 nominations. Revenue, funding history, and corporate ownership details are not publicly disclosed; the firm appears privately held and integrated within the Aivan group, with no external venture or institutional investment noted in source materials.

Name

Navia Design

Legal name

Navia Design Oy

Website

https://naviadesign.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Navia Design is a Helsinki-based naval architecture and design studio that provides end-to-end boat design, engineering, prototyping, and marketing services to premium European boat brands such as Axopar, Nautor's Swan, BRABUS Marine, Q Yachts, XO Boats, and Paragon Yachts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture & Marine Design Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

Keywords

• Naval architecture design
• Yacht design services
• Boat engineering
• Marine product design
• Boat prototyping

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Design and Engineering Services: Professional services revenue model providing naval architecture, design, and engineering services to boat brands. Services span from concept to product including design, engineering, prototyping, and marketing support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Navia Design is a Helsinki-based naval architecture and design house that develops boats and marine vessels for international boat brands across four professional service phases: Design (concept and styling), Engineering (CAE, structural/FEM analysis, CFD hydrodynamics simulation), Implementation (3D printing, CNC milling, rapid prototyping, mould and tooling support), and Marketing (digital design and brand assets). The firm acts as an outsourced design and engineering partner to boat manufacturers, having delivered 65+ boat concepts since 2014.

Product overview

Navia Design is a Finnish naval architecture and design firm offering end-to-end boat design services from concept to production. The company provides four integrated service modules: Design Services (exterior/interior design, ergonomics, CMF, brand strategy), Engineering Services (CFD hydrodynamics simulation, structural analysis, performance optimization), Implementation Services (prototyping, sea trials, certification, production support), and Marketing Services (branding, CGI, VR experiences, boat show design). Navia Design operates as part of Aivan, one of the largest multi-disciplinary design studios in the Nordics, and maintains a portfolio of six major boat brand collaborations: Axopar Boats (22/28/37-foot sporty motorboats), Nautor's Swan (luxury sailing and motor yachts), BRABUS Marine Shadow range (luxury day boats), Q Yachts (electric motorboats), XO Boats (aluminium boats for harsh conditions), and Paragon Yachts (high-performance motorboats). The company has delivered 65+ boat concepts and won multiple awards including Motorboat of the Year and European Powerboat of the Year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat Concept & Styling Design
• Marine Engineering (CAE, FEM & CFD)
• Rapid Prototyping & Implementation
• Marine Marketing & Digital Design

Quantifiable outcome

• 65+ boat concepts delivered
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aivanparent companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAivan is one of the biggest multi-disciplinary design studios in the Nordics. Navia is part of Aivan, which provides access to broader design resources, brand strategy services, and market reach. Through Aivan, clients have access to full scope of services including spatial design, VR experiences, and marketing collateral production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VPLP Design: French multi-hull and IMOCA racing yacht naval architecture studio. Comparable to Navia as a high-end design consultancy working on performance sailing vessels and pushing the technological envelope in hydrodynamics.
• Philippe Briand Ltd: French-based yacht designer producing custom sailing yachts and superyachts. Directly comparable to Navia in serving premium boat-brand clients and individual owners with bespoke naval architecture.
• Dubois Naval Architects: UK-based naval architecture firm focused on luxury sailing superyachts. Direct peer to Navia in providing bespoke naval architecture and exterior design services to premium yacht brands.
• Sparkman & Stephens: Long-standing US naval architecture firm designing sailing yachts across cruiser/racer segments. Directly comparable to Navia in delivering yacht design services to brand clients worldwide.
• Hoek Design: Dutch naval architecture studio focused on classic-inspired and modern performance yachts. Comparable to Navia in offering concept-to-delivery design and engineering services to boutique yacht builders and owners.
• Farr Yacht Design: Internationally recognised performance yacht design firm with roots in New Zealand and the US. Competes with Navia on high-performance yacht naval architecture projects for boat brand clients.
• Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design: Renowned US-based naval architecture firm specialising in high-performance sailing yachts. Competes with Navia for premium racing/cruising yacht design engagements with brands such as Nautor's Swan.
• Humphrey Yacht Design: Established UK-based naval architecture studio producing custom sailing and motor yacht designs. Highly comparable to Navia as a competitor for high-performance custom yacht design mandates from premium boat brands.
• Stefano Pastrovich Design: Independent yacht design consultancy producing custom sailing and motor yacht projects. Directly comparable to Navia as a bespoke naval architecture practice competing for similar luxury marine client mandates.

Others

• Aivan: Parent multi-disciplinary design studio housing Navia. Comparable as an enabling ecosystem that provides broader brand, spatial, and digital design resources that Navia can leverage on client projects, extending its service offering beyond pure naval architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/navia-design

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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