UNIT Parktech

What UNIT Parktech does

UNIT Parktech GmbH is a Cologne-based manufacturer of modular, floating wakeboard features for cable wakeparks. Founded in 2008 by Hannes Degenhardt, the company holds a patent for manufacturing HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) wakeboard features using tongue-and-groove construction, and offers a catalog of more than 200 products across 16+ series covering all skill levels (Space Mob, Banana, Victress, Classic, Signature, Rail 2 Rail, Tech, Custom, Creeper, Transfer, Table, 3-Stair Pool, plus additional Lake Series items such as Wave Breakers, Floating Walkways and Start Docks). Each feature is hydrostatically engineered so individual elements float independently, enabling modular assembly and the proprietary UNIT Hacks creative-combination service.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of custom-engineered features, professional services (park layout consulting, visualization, installation and ongoing support), event production (course design and on-site execution for competitions including Red Bull, Munich Mash and Langenfeld Open) and commissions from the wholly-owned UNIT Marketplace for resale of used UNIT features. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; typical production lead times are 4-6 weeks with advance payment required. The customer base consists of enterprise wakepark operators across 36 countries (240+ customers and 1,800+ features delivered), with distribution handled by a sales-led field team anchored in Cologne (David Vervenne as Managing Director and International Sales Manager) and a US office through Blueprint Adventure Co. (John Dreiling). Adjacent wholly-owned subsidiaries include UNIT Surf Pools (floating surf wave) and UNIT Marketplace.

The company operates without external institutional funding, retains Hannes Degenhardt as owner, and supplements product revenue with brand-building through owned events (Wake The Line in Cologne), team-rider endorsements, a merchandise line, and sustainability positioning via Post Industrial Recycled HDPE inputs and a 5-year worldwide warranty on all products.

Name

UNIT Parktech

Legal name

UNIT Parktech GmbH

Website

https://unit-parktech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNIT Parktech is a Cologne-based manufacturer of patented modular HDPE floating wakeboard features for cable wakeparks, serving 240+ operators across 36 countries with 200+ SKUs, complementary wakepark services, event production, and a used-feature marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wakeboard Feature Sales: One-time purchase of modular wakeboard features and obstacles for cable parks. Features include over 200 different designs across 16+ series including rails, boxes, pools, kickers, and custom creations. Individual element pricing with shipping costs calculated per project.
2. Wakepark Services: Professional services including park layout consulting, setup planning with visualization renderings, feature assembly and anchoring, and ongoing park management support. Services support customers from initial design through implementation.
3. Event Production: Full-service event production including concept development, competition formatting, setup planning, setup assembly, riders management, and feature rentals. Services for wakeboard competitions and action sports festivals.
4. UNIT Hacks Consulting: Advisory services for creative feature combinations and park layout modifications. Planning, implementation support, and promotion assistance for hack setups that maximize value from existing feature investments.
5. UNIT Marketplace: Platform for resale of used UNIT features. Commission or listing fees from facilitating transactions between wakepark operators for pre-owned features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

UNIT Parktech manufactures and sells modular, floating HDPE wakeboard features (rails, boxes, kickers, pools, ramps) for cable wakeparks, with over 200 designs across 16+ product series. The company also provides Wakepark Services (layout consulting, visualization, installation), UNIT Hacks (creative feature combinations), and Event Production (competition setup, riders management). UNIT Marketplace enables resale of used features.

Product overview

UNIT Parktech is a wakeboard feature manufacturer offering over 200 modular, floating HDPE features organized into multiple series (Space Mob, Banana, Victress, Classic, Signature, Rail 2 Rail, Tech, Custom, Creeper, Transfer, Table, 3-Stair Pool, and more). The portfolio includes Signature Series (rider-designed features), Custom Series (park-specific designs), and various product lines for all skill levels from beginner to pro. Additional offerings include Lake Series products (Wave Breakers, Floating Walkways, Start Docks), UNIT Surf Pools (floating surf waves), and UNIT Marketplace for used features. Services include Wakepark Services (setup design, installation, support), UNIT Hacks (creative feature combinations), and Event Production (competition setup and management). All products come with a 5-year worldwide warranty and are manufactured using sustainable materials including Post Industrial Recycled (PIR) HDPE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIT Marketplace: Online marketplace for buying and selling used UNIT wakeboard features.
• UNIT Surf Pools
• UNIT Hacks
• UNIT Parkcrew
• UNIT Park Crew

Products and services

• Space Mob Series Floating wakeboard features with custom sound developed in collaboration with the Space Mob crew; surfaces similar to corrugated pipes or overlaid like roof shingles produce distinct sounds when ridden.
• Lake Series Lake Series products including Wave Breakers, Floating Walkways, Start Docks and other tools that enhance wakepark professionalism and customer experience.
• Victress Classic Series Women's wakeboard features with lower entries and safer geometries, designed for wakepark guests of all abilities.
• Classic Series Rail design classics developed over a decade with pro wakeboarders; includes true landmarks in rail design for everyday riders to professionals.
• Signature Series Features infused with the DNA of team riders including Felix Georgii, John Dreiling, Nico von Lerchenfeld and Daniel Grant.
• Rail 2 Rail Series Features with wide tables and flat angles, providing safety and fun while allowing every wakeboarder to develop at their own pace.
• Tech Series Features designed to inspire creative wakeboarding with versatile designs including seamless transitions, technical rails, and step-up options.
• Custom Series Custom-designed features created in collaboration with wakeparks such as West Rock, The Bricks and TNG to deliver park-specific visions.
• Creeper Series Two-level features suitable for beginners, pros and wakeskaters; narrow box next to a higher ledge allows riding and switching between levels.
• Transfer Series Classic funbox versions to new-school elements with banks and rails, providing transfer jumps since the company's beginning.
• Table Series Wide and easy features designed to help beginners learn their first tricks and the basics of rail riding.
• 3-Stair Pool Series Floating pools with manageable 3-stair versions featuring significantly reduced drops and various exit options for individualized pool setups.
• Docks & Walkways Practical, reliable docks and walkways that bring user experience in wakeparks to a new level.
• UNIT Surf Pools The world's first floating surf wave creating authentic surf for all skill levels with a proven success rate in teaching people how to surf.
• Wakepark Services Comprehensive services including park setup design, feature selection, anchoring, content creation and ongoing support for wakepark operators from initial design through implementation.
• UNIT Hacks Creative arrangement service combining individual elements from different features to create new designs, bringing variety and inspiration to wakeparks through unique proprietary configurations.
• Event Production Complete event expertise including conception, format development, setup planning, assembly, riders management, and feature rentals for wakeboard competitions and action sports festivals.
• UNIT Marketplace Online platform for buying and selling used UNIT features, enabling wakepark operators to resell features or acquire discounted pre-owned elements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-year worldwide warranty on all products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Red BullflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Major partnership for wakeboard events including Red Bull Wake Capital 2021 in Hamburg, Red Bull Wake The City 2021 in Milan, and support for other Red Bull action sports events. UNIT provides complete setup planning, course design, and on-site support for competitions. Wake Capital 2021 featured two rafts with artificial pools forming a three-level water course.
• Space Mob CrewcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with Space Mob crew to develop the Space Mob Series featuring unique shapes inspired by Valdosta Wake Compound. Features equipped with specially developed surfaces creating distinctive sounds during use - klack, klack, rick-tick-tick sounds.
• Vanduo Marse CableparkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Newly opened wakepark in Lithuania (Summer 2021) featuring stacked UNIT setup including premiere of Space Mob Series features. Felix Georgii, Ryan Peacock, Claudia Pagnini, and Alex Aulbach visited for feature launch.
• Boardroom Snowboard ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpened together with two entrepreneur friends in Cologne. Store carries brands including Burton, Volcom, Bataleon, Oakley, Vans, Rome, Arbor, and Rip Curl across 90m2 with rental and snowboard service. Connected to UNIT through company owner Hannes Degenhardt's boardsports roots.
• Wasserski LangenfeldflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman wakepark hosting Langenfeld Open competitions with long-standing UNIT partnership. UNIT handles entire course planning and annual night-time course reconstruction with three parallel teams working simultaneously.
• Liquid LeisureflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon-based wakepark hosting WWA World Championships. Partnership for Plastic Playgrounds event editions with UNIT providing setup planning, course reconstruction, and judging support.
• Munich MashflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAction sports festival in Munich's Olympiapark. UNIT supports wakeboard event with setup planning, construction, rundown management, riders management, and judging of top competition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Surf Loch: American artificial wave company that uses pneumatic wave generation technology. Competes with UNIT Surf Pools in the artificial surf wave segment and targets similar resort and entertainment customers.
• Wavegarden: Spanish artificial wave technology company that designs and manufactures surf pools and wave systems. Directly competes with UNIT's Surf Pools division in the artificial surf wave market, leveraging similar technology approaches for inland surfing experiences.
• Endless Surf (WhiteWater): Artificial surf wave technology developed by WhiteWater, targeting the resort and water park market. Competes with UNIT Surf Pools in bringing deep-water stationary surf waves to commercial operators.
• American Wave Machines: US-based artificial surf wave technology company developing surf pools for resorts and entertainment venues. Comparable to UNIT Surf Pools in pursuing the artificial wave market with proprietary wave generation technology.

Broad incumbents

• Proslide Technology: Canadian water ride manufacturer specializing in water slides and attractions for water parks. Operates as a broader incumbent in water park equipment, serving the same end-market (water recreation venues) as UNIT Parktech.
• WhiteWater: Canadian-based industry leader in water park design and equipment manufacturing. While WhiteWater operates broadly across water park rides and attractions rather than specializing in cable wake features, it represents a larger incumbent serving overlapping customers.
• Polin Waterparks: Turkish water slide and water park equipment manufacturer serving global markets. While focused on traditional water park rides rather than cable wake features, Polin operates in the same water park equipment ecosystem with comparable B2B sales motion.

Others

• Sesitec: German manufacturer of cable wake systems (the overhead cable infrastructure that pulls riders around wakeparks). While Sesitec makes the cable systems rather than the wakeboard features, both companies serve the same wakepark operators and often co-sell into the same projects.
• Rixen: German-based company specializing in cable wake systems and full-scale cable park installations. Adjacent to UNIT's business, providing the cable infrastructure for wakeparks where UNIT's features are deployed.

Emerging players

• Citywave: German artificial wave technology company producing deep-water stationary wave systems for surfing. Comparable to UNIT Surf Pools with a focus on the European market and similar technology approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/waketheline
• Facebookfacebook.com/unitparktech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unit-parktech-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/unit_parktech
• Xx.com/unit_parktech

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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