AC Broker

Name

AC Broker

Legal name

AC Broker

Website

https://acbroker.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Guarujá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: AC Broker earns revenue through commissions on the sale and purchase of used and semi-new boats, yachts, and vessels. As a broker, they facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers, taking a percentage or fixed fee per completed sale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AC Broker is a Brazilian boat and yacht brokerage that facilitates the purchase and sale of used and semi-new vessels (lanchas, barcos, iates) from over 50 shipyard brands. The company operates an online inventory marketplace on acbroker.com.br and a physical sales presence at Marina Porto Astúrias in Guarujá, SP, with transactions primarily initiated via WhatsApp. Supporting services include a vendor listing ("Anuncie") program for boat owners and an industry news section providing market insights.

Product overview

AC Broker is a premium boat and yacht brokerage operating in the Brazilian nautical market, specializing in used and semi-new vessels (lanchas, barcos, iates). The core offering is a brokerage service connecting buyers and sellers, supported by an online inventory marketplace featuring vessels from brands such as Ferretti, Azimut, Intermarine, Schaefer, Magnum, Cranchi, Hanseatica, Technema, and others. Additional services include a boat comparison tool, vendor listing services, and industry news/market insights content. The company operates from Marina Porto Astúrias in Guarujá, SP, and facilitates transactions primarily via WhatsApp communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boat and Yacht Brokerage Services Premium brokerage service that facilitates the purchase and sale of used and semi-new vessels (lanchas, barcos, iates) in Brazil. The service includes boat inspection, market valuation, negotiation support, secure transaction management, and post-sale regularization assistance for buyers and sellers.
• Boat and Yacht Inventory Marketplace Online marketplace featuring a curated selection of boats, yachts, and catamarans from over 50 manufacturers including Ferretti, Azimut, Intermarine, Schaefer, Magnum, Hanseatica, Technema, and others, with filtering by vessel type, year, price range, and size in feet.
• Vendor Listing (Anuncie) Service Service allowing boat owners to list their vessels on the AC Broker platform, providing visibility through the company's network and marketing channels for sellers seeking broker-assisted sale.
• Boat Regularization and Documentation Assistance Assistance with boat paperwork, documentation, and regularization processes to support buyers and sellers in completing nautical transactions securely.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ Instagram views on individual posts demonstrate strong market engagement and brand reach

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boat Brasil Grupo de MídiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2017AC Broker participates in the Boat Xperience & Brokerage Show, an event created in 2009 by Boat Brasil Grupo de Mídia to promote business in the Brazilian nautical market. The company showcases vessels at these annual events.
• Marakuthai RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 December 2014AC Broker partnered with Marakuthai restaurant (from Ilhabela) for a gastronomic and nautical event called 'Chef à Bordo' held at Marinas Nacionais in Guarujá. The event featured a tasting menu prepared aboard a Ferretti vessel, combining culinary and nautical experiences to attract potential customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• YachtWorld: Global online boat and yacht marketplace operated by Boats Group, connecting buyers and sellers of new and used vessels. Directly comparable to AC Broker as a listings-driven brokerage platform with similar search, comparison, and lead-routing mechanics.
• Denison Yachting: US-based yacht brokerage and new boat dealer representing brands like Ferretti, Azimut, and Schaefer — directly overlapping with AC Broker's brand portfolio and customer segment (HNW yacht buyers/sellers).
• Rightboat: Global boat marketplace with advanced search and listing tools analogous to AC Broker's website features (filters by brand, year, price, size). Operates as intermediary for used boat transactions.
• boats.com: Global boat listing and brokerage marketplace offering similar search, comparison, and lead-routing functionality as AC Broker's website. Comparable as a digital intermediary for new and used boats.
• HMY Yacht Sales: One of the largest yacht brokerages in the US Southeast, representing premium brands and operating multiple physical locations similar to AC Broker's marina-based model.

Broad incumbents

• Fraser Yachts: International superyacht brokerage with global offices and a long-standing reputation in luxury yacht sales. Comparable to AC Broker at the high-end of the price spectrum (vessels $1M+), but with a much wider international footprint and fleet focus.
• Burgess Yachts: International superyacht broker with global offices and significant presence in the Americas. Comparable to AC Broker in intermediating luxury yacht transactions, though at a much larger fleet and price-point scale.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage firm with extensive listings and a long-established brand in luxury yacht sales. Comparable to AC Broker in intermediating high-end vessel transactions across multiple international markets.
• Sunseeker Brokerage: Official brokerage arm of Sunseeker, one of the leading global luxury yacht brands. Operates a brand-aligned brokerage model analogous to AC Broker's multi-brand intermediary approach.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Historic international yacht brokerage and management company with global offices. Comparable to AC Broker in luxury yacht intermediation, but operating at significantly larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/acbroker
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@acbroker
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ac-broker

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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