What GEMPaCS does

GEMPaCS (Green Electric Marine Propulsion & Crafts) is a Batam, Indonesia-based marine electric mobility company founded in 2021 by two Italian entrepreneurs. It sells a full-stack ecosystem for electrifying small-scale commercial vessels in Southeast Asia, comprising 3kW-20kW BLDC electric outboard motors, modular 72V LiFePO4 battery packs (1.5 kWh to 48 kWh per vessel), solar canopies, smart port-side charging infrastructure, and a LoRa/Meshtastic-based IoT mesh tracking system for geo-localization, asset security, and carbon credit verification. The company co-develops a proprietary radial-axial flux BLDC motor with Indonesia's national research agency BRIN and leverages proprietary software for charging management, power arbitration, and motor calibration.

The business model blends hardware sales (complete boat conversions priced $4,000-$50,000 with 35-45% gross margin) with a Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) micro-financing structure that allows zero-upfront adoption by individual boat owners, with loan repayments sourced from the 80-90% fuel cost savings. Revenue is also generated through smart charging infrastructure build-out, carbon credit monetization via Verra/Gold Standard, and a consulting arm for marine electrification advisory. Go-to-market is asset-light and tech-agnostic, with local assembly in Indonesia, distributed go-to-market through cooperatives (Koperasi) and the national fishermen's association (HNSI), and direct sales to government ministries (KKP, MEMR, Bappenas), state enterprises (PLN), and eco-resort operators. To date, 9 boats have been sold across pilot projects in Batam, Cilacap, and Sulawesi, with active pilots representing 7,000 boats across two cooperatives and a pipeline of 20+ prospective institutional buyers.

Name

GEMPaCS

Legal name

GEMPaCS LTD.

Website

https://gempacs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GEMPaCS is an Indonesia-based marine electric mobility company that sells a full-stack ecosystem of BLDC electric outboards, LiFePO4 batteries, solar canopies, IoT tracking, and charging infrastructure to small-scale fishermen, water-taxi operators, eco-resorts, and government agencies across Southeast Asia, enabled by zero-upfront PAYS micro-financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electric Propulsion Systems

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM)

Keywords

• Marine electric propulsion
• Electric outboard motors
• Lithium battery systems
• Marine IoT tracking
• Boat electrification financing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Propulsion Hardware Sales: Sale of electric outboard motors (3kW, 10kW, 20kW), long-tail motors (3-10kW), conversion/retrofit kits, and inboard motors. Motor cost ranges: 2-5kW systems $800-$1,200; 10kW systems $1,200-$2,400. Complete boat conversion ranges from $4,000 to $40,000. New boats range $7,000-$50,000. Applied mark-up of 60-80% to cover overhead and profit.
2. Battery and Energy Storage Systems: Sale of LiFePO4 battery packs (standardized 1.5-4-12 kWh packs), solar panels, and power distribution systems. Scalable architecture from 16 kWh to 48 kWh per vessel.
3. Cold Storage Infrastructure: Modular cold storage equipment sold through partnership with Aerfrigor. Includes 20' and 40' reefers ($6,600-$12,500), standalone cooling machines (5kW $7,500; 8kW $10,000; 10kW $12,000), and Gempacs Solar Hybridization foldable frames (5-10kWp per unit). Revenue from engineering, design, and implementation of cold chain infrastructure for coastal communities.
4. SaaS / IoT Software and Connectivity Services: Recurring revenue from IoT connectivity, asset tracking, and digital dashboard services. Integrated into motor and battery systems, providing real-time geo-localization, safety tracking, battery management, and carbon credit verification. Charged as part of the system lease or separately.
5. Carbon Credits and Environmental Monetization: Generation and sale of verified carbon offset credits through Verra/Gold Standard accreditation. Data collected via IoT mesh network enables real-time CO2 reduction verification. Revenue shared with boat owners to reduce loan burden, with Gempacs retaining a portion. Blue carbon assets created through Academic Helix (BRIN partnership).
6. Charging Infrastructure and Energy Services: Build-out and operation of smart charging stations at ports and beaches. Costs $80,000-$100,000 for up to 100 boats per port. Amortized via pro-rata usage fees incorporated into boat conversion costs. Energy resale margins are low due to Indonesian regulations. Strategic for ecosystem control rather than profit maximization.
7. Professional and Consulting Services: Gempacs Consulting provides marine electrification advisory, property development management, digital transformation, and engineering of hi-tech systems. Services include fleet feasibility studies, energy infrastructure engineering, blue finance structuring, project management, CRM implementation, and systems integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GEMPaCS designs, manufactures, and sells a full-stack marine electric mobility ecosystem for small-scale professional seafarers in Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia. The core offering combines BLDC electric outboard motors (3kW-20kW), modular LiFePO4 battery packs, outboard retrofit kits, marine solar canopies, smart charging infrastructure, LoRa-based IoT mesh tracking, and carbon credit certification, delivered through a Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) financing model that enables zero-upfront-cost conversion for artisanal fishermen, water taxi operators, and tourism fleets.

Product overview

GEMPaCS offers a unified full-stack ecosystem for marine electric mobility, combining electric propulsion hardware (outboard motors, LFP battery packs, retrofit kits), solar energy infrastructure (canopies, charging stations), IoT mesh tracking, and innovative micro-financing. The core offering integrates the Electric Outboard Motors (3kW-20kW), Lithium Battery Packs (modular 1.5-12kWh), Outboard Retrofit Kits for ICE conversion, Long Tail Motors for traditional boats, Marine Solar Canopies (up to 3kW), IoT Mesh Tracking System (LoRa/Meshtastic-based), Smart Charging Infrastructure, and Cold Storage Systems (via Aerfrigor partnership). A complementary Gempacs Consulting arm provides advisory services for marine electrification, property development, digital systems, and engineering. The company operates through a Pay-As-You-Save financing model enabling zero upfront costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Outboard Motors High-efficiency BLDC electric outboard motors available in 3kW (5hp), 10kW (15hp), and 20kW (30hp) configurations, designed to replace gasoline outboard engines on fishing boats, water taxis, and tourist vessels.
• Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Packs Modular LiFePO4 battery packs in 72V configurations (20Ah, 55Ah, 160Ah) providing 1.5-12 kWh storage capacity per pack, scalable from 16kWh to 48kWh per vessel, with lifetime warranty.
• Outboard Retrofit Kits Conversion kits enabling retrofit of existing internal combustion engines with electric motors, including BLDC motors, controllers, shaft couplers, and adapters for 3kW to 20kW power ratings.
• Long Tail Motor (Ketinting) Electric long-tail motor in 3-10kW range with aluminium stem and frame, designed for traditional Indonesian long-tail boat configurations commonly used in artisanal fishing.
• Marine Solar Canopy Flexible solar panel canopy system (up to 3kW) utilizing monocrystalline PERC half-cell panels, designed for installation on boat outriggers to provide supplemental charging and extended range.
• IoT Mesh Tracking System LoRa-based mesh network tracking system using Meshtastic open-source platform for real-time geolocalization, asset security with geo-fencing, safety tracking, and carbon credit verification without cellular dependency.
• Smart Charging Infrastructure Port-based and residential charging solutions including 1.5kW portable wall chargers, pedestal-style charging stations, and battery swap stations for high-throughput fishing ports.
• Cold Storage Systems Modular refrigeration infrastructure developed in partnership with Aerfrigor, featuring Phase Change Material (PCM) technology for -20°C to -40°C preservation in off-grid marine environments, with hybrid solar/grid power options.
• Gempacs Consulting Services Advisory services spanning marine electrification, property development, digital transformation, and engineering of hi-tech systems, including fleet feasibility analysis, energy infrastructure design, and Pay-As-You-Save financing modeling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel cost reduction of 80-90% per boat operator (e.g., $750/month to $60/month for water taxi)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PLN-E (Perusahaan Listrik Negara / Indonesian State Electricity Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2023MoU signed for E-Boats Ecosystem pilot in Cilacap. PLN provided upgraded home electricity meters (0.5kW to 4kW) for participating fishermen at same tariff. PLN installing pier-side charging infrastructure. Pilot inaugurated August 11, 2023.
• POLIBATAM (Politeknik Negeri Batam)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2023MoU with Polytechnic of Batam for technical training, workforce development, and local manufacturing capability building in marine electric propulsion systems.
• HNSI (Himpunan Nelayan Seluruh Indonesia / Indonesian Fishermen's Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 March 2023MoU with national fishermen's association for fleet electrification through cooperative members. HNSI facilitates access to fishermen cooperatives (Koperasi) and aggregation of boat owners for PAYS financing. Pak Eko pilot project conducted through HNSI Cilacap.
• MEMR (Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2023MoU signed with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for marine electric mobility policy support and regulatory alignment. Government partner for energy policy and electrification programs in Indonesia's maritime sector.
• BRIN (Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional / National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU for co-development of 10kW Axial Flux BLDC motor. Gempacs works with BRIN's Pusat Riset Teknologi Transportasi (PRTT) and Pusat Riset Teknologi Industri Proses dan Manufaktur (PRTIPM). Testing conducted at PUSPITEK, BRIN Serpong. BRIN consolidates all major Indonesian research bodies.
• MatahariminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2022MoU signed with Matahari entity for undisclosed strategic collaboration in marine electric mobility ecosystem development.
• S&H s.r.l. (Software & Hardware)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItalian strategic partner with 45+ years experience in industrial electronics. Located in Peschiera Borromeo, Milan. Specializes in full product development for automation, e-mobility (EV chargers, motor controllers), and Industrial IoT. ISO 9001/14001 certified. In-house R&D and manufacturing. R&D and manufacturing hub for Gempacs.
• Aerfrigor S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian company (founded 1954) specializing in industrial and commercial refrigeration for trucks, commercial vehicles, and cold rooms. Technical collaboration with Gempacs for modular cold storage infrastructure in tropical maritime environments. Products include Phase Change Material (PCM) systems, ZMCH heat pump cycles, and multi-stage sanitation (UV-C, Ozone, Chemical Fogging).
• Pandu Laut Nusantara (Indonesian Ocean Corps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndonesian NGO focused on maritime conservation and coastal community empowerment. P4G Grant awarded to joint project for marine electric mobility in Indonesia's coastal communities. NGO facilitates community access and deployment in fishing villages. Creator of Bluetech Indonesia Project brochure.
• Cambridge Institute for Sustainability LeadershipminorOthersAccelerator program participant. Gempacs attended Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership program in December 2022 as part of startup development and network building.
• UNDP BISA AcceleratorminorOthersAccelerator program with British Embassy. Gempacs participated in BISA accelerator in March 2025 for impact investment and market access support.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Motor (Marine Division): Global incumbent in outboard motors with newly launched electric prototypes (HARMO) and strategic alliances (Torqeedo partnership). Represents the dominant ICE incumbent now pivoting to electric that Gempacs must compete against in the long tail.
• Brunswick Corporation (Mercury Marine): US marine conglomerate and parent of Mercury Marine (largest outboard manufacturer globally). Investing in electric propulsion through acquisitions and Avator electric outboard line; represents the most formidable incumbent threat to emerging electric propulsion entrants.

Emerging players

• Boundary Layer Technologies: Singapore-based developer of hydrofoiling electric ferries and water taxis for Southeast Asian markets. Comparable as a regional emerging player targeting the same ASEAN commercial/passenger marine electrification opportunity that Gempacs addresses in artisanal fishing.
• Candela Speed Boat: Swedish hydrofoiling electric boat maker focused on premium leisure craft. Comparable in using hydrofoil technology to extend electric range, though targeting affluent recreational buyers rather than commercial fishing fleets.

Direct peers

• ZeroJet: New Zealand developer of electric jet propulsion systems for small boats (tenders, dinghies, commercial vessels). Comparable in targeting professional/commercial small-boat operators with turnkey electric powertrains.
• Pure Watercraft: US-based electric outboard and pontoon-boat propulsion specialist. Competes in the same small-craft electric propulsion niche with battery-integrated systems; targets recreational fishing and small commercial boats rather than emerging-market micro-fishermen.
• ePropulsion: Chinese manufacturer of electric outboards, pod drives, and lithium batteries (Spirit, Navy, and X-Series). Direct competitor with similar modular architecture and pricing tiers, though primarily serving recreational and OEM boat builders in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
• Torqeedo: German manufacturer of electric outboard and inboard motors (1–140 kW) and lithium batteries. Closest direct competitor to Gempacs in electric marine propulsion, but focused on premium recreational and light-commercial markets in developed economies rather than emerging-market artisanal fishing.
• Elco Motor Yachts: US manufacturer of electric inboard and outboard motors with over 125 years of marine heritage. Direct competitor in the small-craft electric propulsion market with established dealer network across North America.
• Vision Marine Technologies: Canadian electric boat and powertrain manufacturer offering E-Motion outboard systems and pontoon platforms. Competes in the same electric marine propulsion category with an OEM licensing model serving global boat builders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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