Aschenez

What Aschenez does

Aschenez S.R.L. (Cantieri Aschenez) is an Italian luxury yacht manufacturer headquartered administratively in Milan with its production shipyard in Borgia, Calabria. The company is privately held and operates under the management and coordination of ASCHENEZ HOLDING S.R.L. It produces custom fiberglass and carbon fiber pleasure boats and yachts through two distinct sub-brands: INVICTUS YACHT, positioned as the premium luxury line, and CAPOFORTE, positioned around a "Mediterranean soul" identity. The product range spans smaller day-cruisers and electric models (e.g., Capoforte SQ240i, FX270) up to larger flagship yachts in the Invictus GT and TT series (GT280, GT370, TT280, TT460, TT550). Customer-facing communication emphasizes co-design with high-net-worth owners and personalization of each vessel.

The core manufacturing capability rests on advanced composite materials and processes: carbon fiber infusion molding, pre-preg carbon fiber technology, structural honeycomb panels, and high-density polyethylene internal structures. The Borgia facility spans 20,000 sqm, of which 9,500 sqm is covered, organized into specialized departments covering the full build cycle (molding, RTM, painting, finishing, carpentry, upholstery, furniture, assembly, and a test basin). The company states that up to 90% of production activities are carried out internally, supporting both quality control and the ability to absorb complex customization.

Commercially, Aschenez generates revenue through one-time sales of custom-built yachts via direct engagement with owners worldwide; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per build. Headcount is reported in the 51–100 (and in one source 100+) range. The company has accumulated a multi-year record of industry recognition, including European Power Boat of the Year wins in 2016, 2018, and 2024 (and a 2026 nomination), Best of Boats Awards in 2015 and 2017, Big See Product Design Award 2024, SMAU Sustainable Mobility Award 2024, Altagamma Premio Giovani Imprese 2023, and Campionati della Crescita 2026. No external funding rounds, M&A, or disclosed revenue figures appear in the available source material.

Name

Aschenez

Legal name

ASCHENEZ S.R.L.

Website

https://aschenez.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aschenez S.R.L. (Cantieri Aschenez) is an Italian private yacht manufacturer operating the Invictus Yacht and Capoforte brands, producing custom luxury fiberglass and carbon fiber pleasure boats and yachts for high-net-worth owners worldwide from its vertically integrated shipyard in Borgia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAE)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht manufacturing
• Custom boat building
• Carbon fiber boat construction
• Pleasure boat shipyard
• Italian yacht builder

Headquarters

HQ city

Borgia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Yacht Manufacturing and Sales: Aschenez generates revenue through the design, development, and sale of custom luxury yachts under its Invictus Yacht and Capoforte brands. The company produces fiberglass and carbon fiber boats ranging from small vessels to luxury yachts, with emphasis on product customization for demanding shipowners worldwide.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aschenez is an Italian shipbuilder that designs, manufactures, and sells custom luxury yachts and motor boats under two sub-brands: INVICTUS YACHT (luxury segment) and CAPOFORTE (Mediterranean-focused segment). The company produces hundreds of boats annually at its 20,000 sqm integrated shipyard in Borgia, Italy, using advanced composite materials including carbon fiber infusion and pre-preg technology to build vessels ranging from smaller motor boats to larger luxury yachts for individual shipowners worldwide.

Product overview

Aschenez Shipyards operates as a vertically integrated yacht manufacturing company producing luxury vessels through two sub-brands: INVICTUS YACHT (focused on the new dimension of luxury with synthesis between beauty and usability) and CAPOFORTE (featuring Mediterranean soul boats). The shipyard spans 20,000 sqm with specialized departments including molding, painting, assembly, carpentry, upholstery, and finishing. Product lineup includes Invictus Yacht GT series (GT280, GT370) and TT series (TT280, TT460, TT550), along with Capoforte models including electric SQ240i and FX270. Manufacturing emphasizes advanced infusion technologies, carbon fiber construction, and artisanal craftsmanship with up to 90% of production carried out internally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INVICTUS YACHT: Luxury yacht brand known for combining beauty and usability. The brand focuses on creating an intense emotional experience living in comfortable spaces immersed in natural scenery. Produces models including GT280, GT370, TT280, TT460, and TT550.
• CAPOFORTE

Products and services

• INVICTUS YACHT Luxury yacht brand focused on the perfect synthesis between beauty and product usability, offering intense emotion of living in a comfortable space immersed in natural scenery; produces the GT and TT model series for demanding shipowners worldwide.
• CAPOFORTE Boat brand with Mediterranean soul, designed looking for the horizon with roots shaped by tides and winds; produces vessels such as the SQ240i electric boat and the FX270 for owners seeking a Mediterranean boating experience.
• Invictus GT280 Invictus Yacht GT series motor yacht model featuring carbon fiber construction and an optional Carbon Look finish variant; built for shipowners seeking a luxury sport yacht.
• Invictus GT280 Carbon Look Carbon Look variant of the Invictus GT280 motor yacht that uses a transparent treatment to highlight natural carbon fiber aesthetic while integrating structural carbon fiber into the vessel's design and finish.
• Invictus GT370 Invictus Yacht GT series motor yacht model that won multiple industry awards including Adriatico Boat of the Year, Best of Boats, and European Power Boat of the Year nominations.
• Invictus TT280 Invictus Yacht TT series motor yacht model recognized with Boat of the Year Vela e Motore and European Power Boat of the Year awards for design and construction excellence.
• Invictus TT460 Invictus Yacht TT series motor yacht model in the larger TT product family, part of the brand's luxury yacht lineup.
• Invictus TT550 Invictus Yacht TT series flagship motor yacht model nominated for European Power Boat of the Year and Design Innovation Award; represents the larger end of the TT series product range.
• Capoforte SQ240i Capoforte electric boat model awarded for product design excellence, sustainable mobility innovation, and European Power Boat of the Year recognition; serves owners seeking a Mediterranean-style electric vessel.
• Capoforte FX270 Capoforte motor boat model awarded at the Best of Boats Awards 2015 for design and on-water performance in the Mediterranean boat segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% of production carried out internally
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Princess Yachts: British luxury motor yacht builder producing yachts from 30 to 95 feet for global HNW buyers. Comparable in size bracket and luxury positioning, with a larger global dealer footprint.
• Riva (Ferretti Group): Iconic Italian luxury yacht brand within Ferretti Group, producing open and flybridge motor yachts in the 27-50+ meter range. Comparable Italian luxury positioning and craftsmanship heritage, but with global brand equity that materially exceeds Aschenez/Invictus.
• Sanlorenzo: Italian builder of semi-custom motor yachts and superyachts in the 24-70+ meter range. Comparable custom luxury Italian positioning but at significantly larger size and price point than Aschenez's TT550.
• Sunseeker International: British luxury motor yacht manufacturer producing performance and flybridge yachts from 38 to 130+ feet. Competes with Aschenez for global HNW motor yacht buyers but at greater scale and brand recognition.
• Bénéteau Group (Jeanneau / Lagoon): French-listed boat manufacturing group with Jeanneau powerboats and Lagoon catamarans. Adjacent competitor at lower price points than Aschenez, but relevant for scale benchmarking and as a potential acquirer of mid-size European builders.
• Ferretti Group: Italian luxury yacht holding group (Ferretti, Riva, Pershing, Custom Line, Itama). Overlaps directly with Aschenez's mid-size Italian luxury motor yacht positioning but operates at substantially larger scale with global brand portfolio.
• Azimut Yachts: One of the largest Italian luxury yacht builders, producing motor yachts from 30 to 120+ feet globally. Competes with Aschenez in the mid-size Italian luxury segment but at materially greater scale, broader dealer network, and fuller product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Fairline Yachts: British luxury motor yacht builder producing semi-custom yachts in the 30-60 foot range. Closely comparable to Aschenez in mid-size luxury positioning, build-to-order approach, and carbon-fiber/innovation focus.
• Absolute Yachts: Italian luxury motor yacht builder producing semi-custom yachts in the 40-70 foot range from its Pavia shipyard. Closely comparable to Aschenez in semi-custom Italian luxury positioning and target HNW buyer profile.
• Cranchi Yachts: Italian mid-size luxury motor yacht builder producing fiberglass yachts in the 30-60 foot range. Directly comparable to Aschenez/Invictus in product size, Italian manufacturing base, and customization-driven direct-sales model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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