Fountaine Pajot
- Company typePublic
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersAigrefeuille, France
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Fountaine Pajot firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fountaine Pajot
- Legal name
- FOUNTAINE PAJOT
- Website
- https://fountaine-pajot.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fountaine Pajot industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Luxury Yacht Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)
Keywords
Where Fountaine Pajot is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aigrefeuille
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Fountaine Pajot business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Luxury Catamaran Sales: Fountaine Pajot generates revenue primarily through the design, manufacturing, and sale of luxury sailing catamarans, motor yacht catamarans, and sailing yachts under the Fountaine Pajot and Dufour brands. Revenue reported as €136.3 million for H1 2025/26 (down 12.7% YoY) with trailing twelve-month revenue of €306.2 million.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom boat pricing through dealer network |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Fountaine Pajot product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fountaine Pajot designs, manufactures, and sells luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts, and sailing yachts under the Fountaine Pajot and Dufour brands. The company operates four production facilities in France and distributes its vessels globally through a network of authorized dealers. It is also developing eco-friendly propulsion systems including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell technology under the Smart Electric and REXH2 labels.
Product overview
Fountaine Pajot Group designs and manufactures luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts, and sailing yachts under three main brands: Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts, and Dufour Yachts. The product portfolio includes core sailing catamaran models (FP41, FP44, FP48, FP51, FP55), motor yachts (Samana 59, FPY 70S, FPY 70, Thíra 80, Power 80), and the Dufour sailing yacht brand. The company is transitioning toward sustainable boating with hybrid and electric propulsion systems including Smart Electric and hydrogen technologies under the ODSea+ and REXH2 labels, with a strategic goal of achieving carbon neutrality across 100% of the sailing catamaran and sailing yacht fleet by 2030.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Fountaine Pajot Sailing Catamarans: Luxury sailing catamarans including FP41, FP44, FP48, FP51, FP55 models
- Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts
- Dufour Yachts
- ODSea Lab
- Smart Electric
Products and services
- FP41 Sailing Catamaran Entry-level sailing catamaran in Fountaine Pajot's core range, featuring modern design with comfortable living spaces for coastal cruising.
- FP44 Sailing Catamaran Mid-range sailing catamaran offering enhanced performance and spacious accommodations for extended cruising.
- FP48 Sailing Catamaran Flybridge sailing catamaran with innovative deck layouts, offering multiple cabin configurations including Maestro master suite options.
- FP51 Sailing Catamaran Luxury sailing catamaran with flybridge design, lounge deck, multiple cabin layouts up to 6 cabins, representing Fountaine Pajot's premium offering.
- FP55 Sailing Catamaran New flagship sailing catamaran featuring flybridge design with main deck, lounge deck layouts, and configurations up to 6 cabins for luxury charter and private use.
- Samana 59 Motor Yacht Luxury motor yacht offering spacious living areas and comfortable cruising capabilities for extended voyages.
- FPY 70S Motor Yacht (Sail-Assisted) Motor yacht with sail-assisted propulsion, combining motor yacht comfort with sailing efficiency.
- FPY 70 Motor Yacht (Power) Pure motor yacht configuration providing maximum power and interior volume for luxury cruising.
- Thíra 80 Motor Yacht Flagship motor yacht representing the largest and most luxurious vessel in Fountaine Pajot's motor yacht range.
- Power 80 Motor Yacht Latest flagship motor yacht model featuring advanced design, multiple layout options, and luxury appointments for discerning yacht owners.
- Aura 51 ODSea+ Electric/Hybrid Sailing Catamaran Hydrogen-capable sailing catamaran featuring Smart Electric propulsion and renewable energy systems as part of Fountaine Pajot's decarbonization strategy.
- Astréa 42 Electric Sailing Catamaran Electric sailing catamaran with integrated renewable energy management supporting carbon-neutral cruising.
- Elba 45 ODSea+ Electric Sailing Catamaran Electric-powered sailing catamaran with hydrogen range extender (REXH2) technology for extended emission-free cruising.
- Dufour 39 Sailing Yacht New cruising sailboat under the Dufour brand designed for uncompromised sailing performance and comfort.
Quantifiable outcome
- Target of 100% hybrid-equipped sailing catamaran and sailing yacht fleet by 2030
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Fountaine Pajot
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Fountaine Pajot technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Fountaine Pajot partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Dufour YachtscoreFountaine Pajot completed its merger with Dufour Yachts in 2018, becoming a major player in pleasure boating. Dufour brings a complete range of sailing yachts, expanding the group's product portfolio. The combined entity operates 4 production units in the La Rochelle area.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fountaine Pajot competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Catana Group: Catana Group owns Bali and Catana catamaran brands and is a publicly listed French marine group comparable in size and product mix to Fountaine Pajot, serving the same luxury cruising catamaran end-market.
- Jeanneau (Beneteau Group): Jeanneau is a Beneteau Group brand producing sailing yachts and motorboats that directly competes with Fountaine Pajot's Dufour brand in the monohull sailing yacht segment, with comparable series-production volumes.
- Beneteau Group: Beneteau Group is the parent of Lagoon and Excess and Europe's largest pleasure boat manufacturer, providing broader market context as the dominant incumbent in sailing yachts, motorboats, and catamarans versus Fountaine Pajot's more catamaran-specialized position.
Direct peers
- Bali Catamarans (Catana Group): Bali is a direct catamaran competitor owned by Catana Group, targeting the same luxury cruising catamaran buyer as Fountaine Pajot with overlapping model lineups in the 40-55ft range and similar European manufacturing footprint.
- Lagoon Catamarans: Lagoon is the world's largest cruising catamaran builder and a subsidiary of the Beneteau Group. It directly competes with Fountaine Pajot across the 40-55ft sailing and motor catamaran segments with comparable scale, global dealer reach, and parallel sustainable-propulsion roadmaps.
- Sunreef Yachts: Sunreef is a Polish luxury catamaran and sail yacht builder, overlapping with Fountaine Pajot's high-end catamaran and superyacht segments with strong emphasis on eco-friendly and custom builds.
- Hanse Yachts: Hanse is a German luxury sailing yacht and catamaran builder that competes with Fountaine Pajot's Dufour and sailing catamaran ranges, with a comparable European manufacturing footprint and global dealer model.
- Leopard Catamarans (Robertson & Caine): Leopard is a South African-built direct catamaran competitor with strong charter and private-cruising market presence, competing head-to-head with Fountaine Pajot in the 40-50ft sailing catamaran segment globally.
- Excess Catamarans (Beneteau Group): Excess is Beneteau Group's sportier cruising-catamaran brand, directly competing with Fountaine Pajot's sailing catamaran range and benefiting from Beneteau's scale advantages in dealer networks and propulsion sourcing.
Emerging players
- X-Yachts: X-Yachts is a Danish premium performance sailing yacht builder competing with Fountaine Pajot's Dufour brand in the higher-end monohull cruising segment, with smaller volume but strong brand positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Fountaine Pajot leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Fountaine Pajot subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Fountaine Pajot funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Fountaine Pajot M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Fountaine Pajot
What does Fountaine Pajot do?
Fountaine Pajot designs, manufactures, and sells luxury sailing catamarans, motor yachts, and sailing yachts under the Fountaine Pajot and Dufour brands. The company operates four production facilities in France and distributes its vessels globally through a network of authorized dealers. It is also developing eco-friendly propulsion systems including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen fuel cell technology under the Smart Electric and REXH2 labels.
Is Fountaine Pajot a public or private company?
Fountaine Pajot is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Fountaine Pajot founded?
Fountaine Pajot was founded in 1976. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Fountaine Pajot based?
Fountaine Pajot is headquartered in Aigrefeuille, France, in the Europe region.
How does Fountaine Pajot make money?
One revenue line is on record: luxury Catamaran Sales.
Who are Fountaine Pajot's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Catana Group, Jeanneau (Beneteau Group) and Beneteau Group. Direct peers are Bali Catamarans (Catana Group), Lagoon Catamarans, Sunreef Yachts, Hanse Yachts, Leopard Catamarans (Robertson & Caine) and Excess Catamarans (Beneteau Group). X-Yachts is listed as an emerging player.
Does Fountaine Pajot have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fountaine Pajot.
What industry is Fountaine Pajot in?
Fountaine Pajot's product category is Luxury Yacht Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAM, Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAJAEAK, Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3366 and its SIC code is 3730.