Akrocean
Akrocean is a French Ocean Data as a Service provider that operates modular floating LiDAR and RADAR buoys to deliver in-situ metocean and environmental data for offshore wind developers, marine renewable energy companies, and ocean research institutions across 12 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersGuérande, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Akrocean does
Akrocean is a French private company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Guérande, France, that provides in-situ ocean data collection services for the marine renewable energy sector. The company owns and operates a fleet of modular, self-powered floating buoys designed to host LiDAR, RADAR, and other environmental sensors for offshore wind site assessment and environmental monitoring campaigns. Its core technology is based on GEPS Techno intellectual property, featuring a patented passive stabilization system (anti-pitching water tank and anti-rolling keel) that reduces pitch motion by up to 60% without active mechanical components, with operation and maintenance handled by partner Valemo.
Akrocean commercializes its data collection capabilities through three branded product lines: WINDSEA, a floating LiDAR turnkey service for wind resource assessment and metocean measurements (validated at Stage 3 by Carbon Trust in April 2025); FLY'RSEA, the first commercial stabilized floating RADAR for simultaneous detection of birds, bats, marine mammals, and fish; and SEAOBS, a multi-parameter offshore observatory combining WINDSEA and FLY'RSEA capabilities with additional sensors for comprehensive environmental site studies.
The company operates a managed service model, selling custom turnkey measurement campaigns directly to enterprise offshore wind developers, marine renewable energy companies, and ocean science institutions on multi-year contracts with quote-based pricing. As of 2022, Akrocean reported €5.7 million in revenue, 12 direct employees (30+ people working on its projects), operations across 12 countries on 3 continents, and 43% of revenue from export markets. Distribution is supported by a network of 13+ local in-country channel partners handling commercial and logistical deployment support globally. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications issued by DNV.
Akrocean firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Akrocean
- Legal name
- AKROCEAN – SAS
- Website
- https://akrocean.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Akrocean is a French Ocean Data as a Service provider that operates modular floating LiDAR and RADAR buoys to deliver in-situ metocean and environmental data for offshore wind developers, marine renewable energy companies, and ocean research institutions across 12 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Akrocean industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Wind Measurement Services
- NAICS
- Environmental Consulting Services (54162)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets) (EUAEAGAO)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Offshore Wind Substructures & Marine Engineering (Monopiles, Jackets, Floating) (EUAMACAE)
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Where Akrocean is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Guérande
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Akrocean business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Data Collection as a Service: Akrocean owns and operates a fleet of modular self-powered buoys and provides metocean and environmental data collection as a service. Clients pay for turnkey measurement campaigns including deployment, monitoring, data delivery, and decommissioning. Services include WINDSEA (floating LiDAR), FLY'RSEA (floating RADAR), and SEAOBS (multi-parameter observatory). Revenue is generated through service contracts with offshore wind developers, marine renewable energy companies, and ocean science institutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom turnkey service contracts for offshore measurement campaigns |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Akrocean product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Akrocean provides in-situ metocean and environmental data collection as a service for offshore wind and marine renewable energy sectors. The company owns and operates a fleet of modular, self-powered floating buoys built on GEPS Techno patented passive stabilization technology, deploying them at sea to host LiDAR, RADAR, and other environmental sensors for wind resource assessment, metocean measurements, and environmental impact studies. Turnkey measurement campaigns include deployment, 365/7/24 onshore monitoring, data delivery, and decommissioning.
Product overview
AKROCEAN operates as an Ocean Data as a Service provider offering a portfolio of three modular, self-powered buoy-based solutions for offshore monitoring and site assessment. WINDSEA is the core floating LiDAR product for wind resource assessment and metocean measurements. FLY'RSEA is a floating RADAR solution for bird, bat, marine mammal, and fish detection. SEAOBS is a multiparameter observatory combining WINDSEA and FLY'RSEA capabilities with additional sensors for comprehensive environmental impact assessments. All solutions are built on patented passively stabilized buoy technology from GEPS Techno, with O&M services provided by Valemo.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- WINDSEA: New generation floating LiDAR turnkey service for wind resource assessment and metocean measurements
- FLY'RSEA
- SEAOBS
Products and services
- WINDSEA WINDSEA is a new-generation floating LiDAR turnkey service for wind resource assessment and metocean measurements, used by offshore wind developers to gather bankable in-situ wind data at heights from 40 to 300m and wind speeds from 0 to 60+ m/s. It uses LEOSPHERE offshore WINDCUBE V2.1 LiDAR technology mounted on Akrocean's passively stabilized modular buoy, with 365/7 onshore monitoring and more than 12,000 days of accumulated data across multiple sea deployments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Stage 3 Carbon Trust validation achieved for WINDSEA floating LiDAR, certifying highest technical maturity for offshore wind sector
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Akrocean
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Akrocean technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Akrocean partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TEK-OceancoreTEK-Ocean is an Australian energy sector services company providing end-to-end solutions including subsea, maritime, logistics, shore base, consultancy, engineering, and project management services. They serve as Akrocean's local partner for deployments in Australia.
- Blue Water ShippingcoreGlobal provider of tailor-made transport and logistics solutions supporting Akrocean's international buoy deployments with specialized marine logistics services.
- InteccoreLeading supplier of digital solutions, products, and services to the Greek industrial market with focus on energy and renewables. Akrocean partnered with Intec and Bluesign to organize the Greek Offshore Renewable Energy Conference in Athens in October 2023.
- TechWorks MarinecoreLeader in provision of robust, reliable, and secure marine data with expertise in real-time marine monitoring data networks. Serves as local partner for Ireland and UK deployments.
- PoliserviziminorItalian company specializing in permitting (PIP, OP) and technical/environmental studies (PFS, DTS, EIA), with long experience in marine surveys, design, and execution of maritime and submarine works. Supports Akrocean's Italian deployments.
- Rhenus Offshore LogisticscorePart of the Rhenus Group providing global logistics services including multimodal transport, warehousing, customs clearance, and innovative value-added services. Supports deployments in Netherlands and Taiwan.
- New Zealand Offshore Services Limited (NZOS)coreEngaged in the New Zealand and Pacific Region maritime industry since the late 1970s, specializing in supporting major international companies as in-country manager and local service provider. Supported Akrocean's FLiDAR deployment for New Zealand's first offshore wind project.
- Vision Plus Co., Ltd.minorSouth Korean company providing full services to wind farm developers, from installation and licensing of measurement systems (weather tower, LiDAR) for wind resource surveys to resource analysis and feasibility reports.
- Maxlines Offshore Services Inc. (MOS)minorPremier offshore O&M solutions provider in Taiwan established in 2020, supplying offshore wind farm O&M requirements especially in BoP services, project coordination, and offshore logistics.
- Keynvor MorLiftcoreUK-based marine contractor offering engineering and installation design, marine operations, project cargo, heavy lift, and equipment hire services tailored to specific project needs.
- Berger GeosciencesminorUS-based company of professional scientists providing seafloor and shallow geologic and geotechnical expertise on offshore projects primarily for oil and gas industry, supporting Akrocean's US operations.
- Integral ConsultingminorScience and engineering firm providing technical insight, strategy, and project delivery for clients in evolving industries, supporting Akrocean's US market activities.
- Source of AsiaminorInternational development accelerator dedicated to companies and entrepreneurs wishing to take advantage of Asian market dynamics, supporting Akrocean's Vietnam deployments.
- GEPS TechnocoreInnovation Lab for the blue economy founded in 2011, providing Akrocean with stabilized buoy technology for floating LiDAR solutions. GEPS has accumulated over 250,000 hours at sea with solutions for energy production, energy autonomy at sea, data collection, and ship stabilization. Akrocean's buoy technology is based on GEPS Techno's intellectual property.
- ValemocoreSpecialized in operation, maintenance, and supervision of renewable energy farms. Valemo technicians are qualified for sea operations and have maintained Akrocean's floating LiDAR fleet since 2017, as well as operating the Saint-Nazaire offshore wind farm. Valemo also maintains SEENEOH tidal turbine test site and SEM-REV test site for Ecole Centrale Nantes.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Akrocean competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- EOLOS Floating LiDAR Solutions: Spanish provider of floating LiDAR buoys for offshore wind resource assessment. Direct competitor offering comparable metocean measurement services for the same offshore wind developer customer base, with similar focus on floating vs fixed-mast alternatives.
- AXYS Technologies (Vaisala): Canadian floating LiDAR and metocean buoy provider, now part of Vaisala. Offers similar floating LiDAR solutions for offshore wind resource assessment and is among the most established players in the floating LiDAR market with comparable Carbon Trust validation pursuits.
Broad incumbents
- Fugro: Global offshore site characterization and geo-data specialist offering metocean measurement, geophysical surveys, and asset integrity services for offshore wind. Provides floating LiDAR as part of a much broader services portfolio targeting the same offshore wind developer customers.
- Natural Power: Independent renewable energy consultancy providing metocean measurement, wind resource assessment, and project services for offshore wind. Comparable as a complementary measurement and advisory services provider serving the same developer customer base.
- OceanX (previously SGRE Metocean / Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy): OEM and offshore wind services provider offering site assessment and metocean measurement capabilities as part of its broader turbine and project development portfolio. Comparable as a much larger incumbent with the customer relationships to bundle measurement services into turbine supply.
- ABL Group (Energy & Marine Consultants): Global energy and marine consultancy offering offshore wind site assessment, metocean studies, and engineering services. Comparable as a larger, broader player providing overlapping wind resource measurement and environmental assessment services to offshore wind developers.
Others
- DNV: Independent energy and marine assurance provider certifying Akrocean's ISO 9001/14001/45001 systems and a major offshore wind project certifier. Adjacent ecosystem participant that both validates Akrocean's operations and shapes its customers' project approval requirements.
- Vaisala (Leosphere): Supplier of the LEOSPHERE WINDCUBE V2.1 LiDAR used inside Akrocean's WINDSEA buoy. Functions as a technology upstream partner and adjacent competitor via its acquisition of AXYS; comparable because Vaisala's LiDAR technology and Carbon Trust-validated systems compete in the same bankability conversation.
- Carbon Trust: Standards body that runs the Floating LiDAR Roadmap under which Akrocean's WINDSEA achieved Stage 3. Functions as the industry's bankability gatekeeper, so highly relevant context for understanding Akrocean's competitive positioning and regulatory milestones.
- GEPS Techno: Innovation lab and strategic technology partner that provides the passive stabilization buoy IP underlying Akrocean's product line. Functions as a critical upstream technology supplier and co-developer, making it both a key dependency and a closely comparable technology developer in the offshore data buoy space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Akrocean social profiles
Digital presenceAkrocean compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Akrocean financial estimates
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Akrocean leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Akrocean funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Akrocean M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Akrocean
What does Akrocean do?
Akrocean provides in-situ metocean and environmental data collection as a service for offshore wind and marine renewable energy sectors. The company owns and operates a fleet of modular, self-powered floating buoys built on GEPS Techno patented passive stabilization technology, deploying them at sea to host LiDAR, RADAR, and other environmental sensors for wind resource assessment, metocean measurements, and environmental impact studies. Turnkey measurement campaigns include deployment, 365/7/24 onshore monitoring, data delivery, and decommissioning.
Is Akrocean a public or private company?
Akrocean is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Akrocean founded?
Akrocean was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Akrocean based?
Akrocean is headquartered in Guérande, France, in the Europe region.
How does Akrocean make money?
One revenue line is on record: data Collection as a Service.
Who are Akrocean's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are EOLOS Floating LiDAR Solutions and AXYS Technologies (Vaisala). Broad incumbents are Fugro, Natural Power, OceanX (previously SGRE Metocean / Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy) and ABL Group (Energy & Marine Consultants). Others are DNV, Vaisala (Leosphere), Carbon Trust and GEPS Techno.
Does Akrocean have an API?
No public API is recorded for Akrocean.
What industry is Akrocean in?
Akrocean's product category is Offshore Wind Measurement Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAGAO, Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets), with a secondary code of EUAMACAE, Offshore Wind Substructures & Marine Engineering (Monopiles, Jackets, Floating). Its NAICS code is 54162 and its SIC code is 3823.