What Venture Yachts does

Venture Yachts is a Turkish custom superyacht shipyard headquartered in Altınova, Yalova (Turkey), that designs and constructs composite motoryachts in the 24-60 meter range for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and owner representatives. Founded in 2018 by naval architects and marine engineers Mehmet Yurdakul (CEO) and Sertaç Serbest (COO), both trained at Istanbul Technical University, the company combines in-house naval architecture and project management with established collaborations to internationally recognized yacht designers and naval architects, including Omega Architects, Cassetta Design, H2 Yacht Design, Laurent Giles Naval Architects, Gregory C. Marshall, and Incat Crowther. The yard produces vessels using multiple construction methodologies—composite, cold-molded, carbon-hybrid epoxy composite, and steel—across a delivered fleet that ranges from approximately 31 meters to 43.9 meters in length.

To date the company has publicly delivered eight custom yachts (Abydos, Spritz, Piccolo, Andreika, Andreika IV, Quaranta, Meya Meya, and Seya) with two additional vessels under construction (SPRITZ 116-08 at 35.5m and ALFRESCO 125-07 at 38.0m). Revenue is generated through bespoke project contracts where pricing varies by vessel size, materials, design complexity, and project timeline; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The sales motion is direct-to-owner supplemented by build-for-client arrangements with international intermediaries such as Alpha Yachts, Curvelle, Logos Marine, and Fryco Yachts (USA), with no dealership or third-party distribution layer.

Operationally, the firm employs 251-500 staff and operates from a single shipyard site in Altınova where production and corporate functions are co-located. Marketing is handled primarily through the venture-yachts.com website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, alongside exposure via designer and intermediary relationships and industry events. The company is privately held by its founders with no external institutional capital, parent company, or public listing reported, and has a Turkish legal entity (Venture Yat Mühendislik Turizm Ticaret Anonim Şirketi).

Name

Venture Yachts

Legal name

Venture Yat Mühendislik Turizm Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://venture-yachts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Venture Yachts is a Turkish custom superyacht shipyard founded in 2018 that designs and builds composite motoryachts from 24 to 60 meters for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with eight vessels delivered and two currently under construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Superyacht Building

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

Keywords

• Custom yacht building
• Superyacht construction
• Composite motoryachts
• Naval architecture services
• Yacht project management

Headquarters

HQ city

Altinova

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Manufacturing: Venture Yachts generates revenue through the custom design, engineering, and construction of superyachts. Each project is tailored to individual client requirements with pricing based on vessel specifications, design complexity, materials used, and project timeline. The company has delivered over 40 yachts in various construction methods.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Venture Yachts is a Turkish shipyard that designs, engineers, and builds custom composite motoryachts ranging from 24 to 60 meters. Each vessel is tailor-made for individual owners, leveraging in-house naval architecture and marine engineering capabilities and collaborations with international yacht designers. The company delivers turnkey custom superyacht projects from concept and budgeting through engineering, construction, and delivery.

Product overview

Venture Yachts is a shipyard offering custom-built composite motoryachts ranging from 24 to 60 meters. The company provides end-to-end superyacht building services including in-house engineering and project management, collaborating with yacht designers and naval architects such as Omega Architects, Giorgio M. Cassetta, H2 Yacht Design, and Laurent Giles Naval Architects. The product portfolio includes delivered vessels (ABYDOS, SPRITZ, PICCOLO, ANDREIKA IV, ANDREIKA, QUARANTA, MEYA MEYA, SEYA) and yachts under construction (SPRITZ 116-08, ALFRESCO 125-07).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Composite Motoryachts End-to-end custom superyacht building service covering design, in-house naval architecture and marine engineering, project management, and construction of composite motoryachts in the 24 to 60 meter range for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Each project is tailored to the owner's specifications and delivered in collaboration with international yacht designers.
• Spritz 116-08 Custom motoryacht under construction with 35.5m LOA, 8.41m beam, 16-knot top speed, 2600NM range, accommodating 12 guests in 5 cabins and 6 crew in 3 cabins. Exterior and interior design by Giorgio M. Cassetta.
• Alfresco 125-07 Custom motoryacht under construction with 38.00m LOA, 8.40m beam, 15-knot top speed, 2300NM range, accommodating 12 guests in 5 cabins and 7 crew in 3 cabins. Exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 yachts delivered across various construction methods and materials
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Omega ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmega Architects, founded by Frank Laupman in 1995, provides exterior and interior design services for Venture Yachts projects. Omega has designed vessels including Abydos, bringing a unique architectural style that crosses traditional boundaries.
• Cassetta DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCassetta Design, based in Rome, Italy, led by Giorgio M. Cassetta with 15 years of experience designing over 30 yachts ranging from 8 to 100+ meters. Provides exterior design, interior design, and visualization services for Venture Yachts projects.
• H2 Yacht DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH2 Yacht Design, led by Jonny Horsfield, is known for not having a 'house style' and works in any style the client prefers. Provides diverse design services including exterior and interior design for Venture Yachts vessels.
• Laurent Giles Naval ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationLaurent Giles Naval Architects, celebrating its 90th anniversary, is one of the oldest independent yacht designers and naval architects. Provides naval architecture and technical support for Venture Yachts projects including Spritz, Andreika IV, and Alfresco.
• Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd.supportingTechnology or IntegrationGregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd., based in Canada, has built a reputation as one of the top naval architecture firms with over 35 years of experience designing megayachts and commercial craft.
• Incat CrowthersupportingTechnology or IntegrationIncat Crowther provided naval architecture services for the Quaranta project, contributing to the structural design of the carbon-hybrid epoxy composite vessel.
• Alpha YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlpha Yachts commissioned the build of the Spritz model (31.20m), representing a build-for-client arrangement where Alpha Yachts acts as an intermediary or end client for the custom yacht.
• CurvelleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCurvelle commissioned the build of the Quaranta model (34.10m), representing a build-for-client arrangement.
• Logos MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogos Marine commissioned the build of the Meya Meya model (35.00m), representing a build-for-client arrangement.
• Fryco YachtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFryco Yachts (USA) commissioned the build of the Seya model (34.70m), representing a build-for-client arrangement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Numarine: Turkish builder of composite motor yachts primarily 24–40m, targeting semi-custom and custom builds for UHNWI owners — directly comparable in size band, construction methodology, and customer persona.
• Mengi-Yay Yachts: Turkish shipyard in Tuzla/Istanbul building custom motor and sailing yachts in the 25–60m range with composite construction expertise — operates in the same size band and customer segment as Venture.
• Turquoise Yachts: Turkish custom superyacht builder based near Istanbul, building composite and steel motor yachts typically 30–80m+ — directly comparable in geography, customer segment, and product category to Venture Yachts.
• Heesen Yachts: Dutch shipyard specializing in all-aluminum and steel custom motor yachts in the 30–70m range — comparable product category (custom motor yachts), similar customer segment, but operating from a higher-cost geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sanlorenzo: Italian luxury yacht builder offering composite and alloy motor yachts in the 24–70m range including a custom division — directly comparable product lines at the relevant size band, with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.
• CRN (Ferretti Group): Italian custom superyacht builder (Ferretti Group subsidiary) producing fully-custom steel and aluminum vessels 40–90m — competes for the upper end of Venture's stated capability range and beyond.
• Benetti: Italian megayacht builder (part of Azimut-Benetti Group) producing custom and semi-custom motor yachts from 30m to over 100m — broader incumbent with greater brand reach, multiple product lines, and refit capabilities that compete for the same client projects at the higher end.
• Azimut Yachts: Italian volume yacht producer with motor yachts across multiple size bands including the Magellano and Grande series (30m+) — broader mass-market incumbent whose Grande line touches the custom-superyacht segment where Venture operates.
• Overmarine Group (Mangusta): Italian builder of high-performance motor yachts in the 30–50m range including composite construction — competes for performance-oriented owners and overlaps with Venture's high-speed motor yacht positioning.

Emerging players

• Sunreef Yachts: Polish builder of luxury catamarans and sailing yachts with strong composite construction capabilities and growing custom division — comparable composite expertise and emerging luxury positioning, though primarily sailing rather than motor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ventureshipyard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ventureyachts
• Instagraminstagram.com/ventureyachts
• Xx.com/VentureYachts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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