Liteboat

Name

Liteboat

Legal name

Liteboat SAS

Website

https://liteboat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liteboat is a French designer and manufacturer of light, stable recreational rowing boats, World Rowing-compliant coastal racing boats, and row-and-sail adventure boats, selling directly to consumers, clubs, and dealers across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational rowing boats

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAA)

Keywords

• Recreational rowing boats
• Coastal racing boats
• Row and sail boats
• Composite boat manufacturing
• Rowing accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Pontcharra

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales: Direct sales of recreational rowing boats, coastal rowing boats, and row&sail boats through e-commerce platform and dealers. Online shop dedicated to clubs and enthusiasts in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Pricing includes boats and accessories.
2. Accessories and Parts: Sales of accessories including oars, trolleys, mirror glasses (TriEye), protection covers, and Railblaza accessories through the online shop
3. Repair Services: Boat repair service for existing Liteboat customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liteboat designs and manufactures light, stable recreational rowing boats, coastal racing boats, and row&sail adventure boats, handcrafted in its French workshop in Pontcharra using vacuum-infused glass/carbon composite sandwich construction. The company also sells a range of rowing accessories (oars, trolleys, trailers, TriEye mirror glasses, Railblaza mounts, protective covers) and provides a boat repair service. All boats carry a 7-year warranty (2 years legal plus a free 5-year extension on registration).

Product overview

Liteboat manufactures recreational rowing boats, coastal racing boats, and row & sail adventure boats, all made in France with a 7-year warranty. The product portfolio includes: leisure rowing boats (X Row, LiteSport 5.0, LiteSport 4.6, LiteRiver, LiteDuo, LiteQuattro) for recreational and training use; coastal racing boats (LiteRace 1X, LiteRace 2X, LiteRace 4X) that are World Rowing compliant for competition; and the XP row & sail line (XP16, XP20) combining sailing and rowing for adventure. Liteboat also offers a comprehensive accessories range including oars, trolleys, trailers, TriEye mirror glasses, Railblaza mounting accessories, protective covers, and Bodyfence protection. Additional services include an online shop, boat repair service, and a boat finder tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XP: Versatile boats including a sailing setup and a real sliding-seat rowing station. Light, stable and easy to enjoy.
• X Row
• LiteSport
• LiteRiver
• LiteDuo
• LiteQuattro
• LiteRace

Products and services

• X Row Family and leisure rowing boat for one rower and a passenger. Vacuum-infused glass/carbon composite construction, length 5m, weight 55kg, load capacity 220kg.
• LiteRiver Solo training river boat designed for experienced rowers. Reduced hull width making it the lightest in the range, available in S or L versions depending on user weight. Length 5.60m, weight 22kg, load capacity 110kg.
• LiteSport 5.0 Recreational solo rowing boat for leisure use.
• LiteSport 4.6 Lightweight recreational solo rowing boat.
• LiteDuo Stable double rowing boat for two rowers, targeted at clubs.
• LiteQuattro Four-person rowing boat for clubs and group rowing activities.
• LiteRace 1X Single scull coastal racing boat designed for competition.
• LiteRace 2X Double scull coastal racing boat for competition.
• LiteRace 4X Quad coastal racing boat for endurance and beach sprint events. World Rowing compliant.
• XP20 Versatile row and sail boat combining a sailing setup with a sliding-seat rowing station. Optional jib sail accessory. Designed for exploration and adventure without a motor.
• XP16 Compact row and sail boat for adventure and exploration, combining sailing and rowing capabilities.
• TriEye Mirror Glasses Sunglasses with rear-view mirrors for rowing, available in Revo Max and Photochromatic variants.
• Folding Trestles Pair of folding trestles for boat storage and maintenance.
• Launching Trolley Trolley for easy launching and transport of rowing boats to water.
• Trail Trolley Trolley for trail transport of LiteRiver boats.
• X Row Road Trailer Dedicated road trailer with integrated launching trolley for the X Row, with European approval.
• Boat Protection Covers (Top Cover and Bodyfence) Protective top covers and Bodyfence scratch protection for boats.
• Railblaza Accessories Mounting accessories and configurator for customizing boats with Railblaza mounting solutions.
• Boat Repair Service Professional repair service for Liteboat rowing boats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7-year warranty demonstrates product confidence and durability

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Défi d'EllesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Charity sports event where Liteboat contributed rowing introductions with ambassador Marit. The event raised funds for breast cancer prevention with activities including mountain biking, trail running, canoeing, and rowing.
• Dealers/DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational network of dealers and distributors selling Liteboat products in various countries. The company maintains relationships with local distributors for customers outside France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
• Øya CommunicationminorOthersWeb agency responsible for Liteboat's website design and development

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• Old Town Canoe (Johnson Outdoors): Heritage North American manufacturer of canoes, kayaks, and small recreational watercraft under a large outdoor conglomerate. Comparable on recreational small craft serving individual buyers, though distributed primarily in North America.
• Filippi Boats: Italian manufacturer of competitive rowing shells and small boats, established brand with strong Olympic federation relationships. Overlaps with Liteboat's coastal racing product line and European club market.
• Empacher: Established German racing shell manufacturer with broad presence in elite and competitive rowing. Comparable to Liteboat on the racing-shells side, though Empacher's portfolio spans elite sweep boats rather than recreational craft.
• Vespoli USA: Long-established US rowing shell and small-craft manufacturer supplying competitive programs. Comparable on racing-shell side and adjacent on recreational small craft.
• Concept2: Dominant rowing ergometer and accessory brand with deep relationships across rowing clubs and competitive programs. Overlaps with Liteboat via the rowing-club customer segment and complementary accessory ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Swift Canoe & Kayak: Specialist builder of lightweight composite canoes and small craft with similar emphasis on premium materials and accessibility. Adjacent competitor to Liteboat in the premium recreational small-craft category.

Direct peers

• WinTech Racing: Manufacturer of competitive coastal rowing and sweep/sculling racing shells. Direct competitor to Liteboat's LiteRace World Rowing-compliant coastal racing line, serving similar competitive rowing clubs and federations.
• Chesapeake Light Craft: Builder of small stitch-and-glue composite rowing boats, dinghies, and sailing craft. Closely comparable to Liteboat in composite construction methods, target customer (DIY and recreational rowers), and small-craft product portfolio.
• Salty Dog Rowing: Specialist in recreational and coastal rowing boats serving individual buyers and clubs. Direct competitor to Liteboat's leisure rowing line with similar focus on stable, accessible recreational craft.
• Whitehall Rowing & Sail: Manufacturer of recreational rowing boats and rowing-sail hybrid craft with similar 'stable, light, accessible' positioning. Comparable product mix to Liteboat's leisure rowing and XP row-and-sail lines, targeting individual boaters and clubs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/liteboat
• Facebookfacebook.com/liteboat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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