What MICAD does

MICAD s.r.l. is an Italy-based, founder-led naval architecture and yacht design firm operating as a creative engineering Design House for the marine industry. Founded in 2009 in Lecce and operating from a headquarters in Lecce plus an R&D department in Trieste, the firm is structured as a privately held s.r.l. with approximately 16 multidisciplinary professionals spanning naval engineering, mechanical engineering, design, architecture, software development, and project management.

The company's core offering is a project-based engineering services portfolio covering naval architecture (hull design, hydrodynamics, propulsion and appendage sizing), yacht design (lines, volumes, layouts, styling), structural design (scantling, FEM analysis, composite optimization), digital consulting (3D digital twins, CFD/FEM simulation, high-performance computing, AI integration), prototyping and testing (VR/AR environments, 3D printing, instrumented sea trials, classification documents), survey and refitting, and R&D engineering. Technology stack combines mainstream CAD/CAE platforms (Siemens NX, CATIA, Rhinoceros, AutoCAD, Maxwell Render, Grasshopper) with proprietary digital twin workflows, CFD/FEM analysis, distributed high-performance computing, and an internal "Eco Design Thinking" methodology that includes Design for Disassembly.

MICAD generates revenue from bespoke, custom-quoted engineering engagements for two customer segments: (i) major Italian and international shipyards producing series models (including Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, Azimut, Bluegame, Bavaria, Fjord, Prestige, Persico, Canados, Explosion Marine, Greenline) and (ii) private yacht owners requiring custom builds and refits. The firm sells exclusively through direct enterprise relationships supported by brand presence at international boat shows (boot D\u00fcsseldorf, Cannes) and content marketing; it holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications (valid through 2028), and participates in EU R&D programs such as LIFE alongside partners Comav, SPIN360, FIM, and SF Yacht LLC.

Name

MICAD

Legal name

MICAD s.r.l.

Website

https://micad.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MICAD s.r.l. is an Italy-based, founder-led naval architecture and yacht design firm (Lecce HQ, Trieste R&D) providing bespoke engineering, structural design, digital twin, and prototyping services to major European shipyards and private yacht owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Engineering Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL), Concept & Feasibility Naval Architecture (Requirements, Trade Studies) (IMAJAGAA), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Naval architecture services
• Yacht design engineering
• Marine structural design
• Digital twin consulting
• Yacht prototyping testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lecce

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services: MICAD provides comprehensive engineering services to shipyards and yacht owners, including naval architecture, structural design, 3D modeling, CE documentation, and prototyping. Services are project-based and customized to client needs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MICAD is a creative naval engineering company providing integrated design and engineering services for the marine industry. Its offerings span naval architecture, hull and hydrodynamic design, structural engineering (FEM/composites), yacht styling, digital twins, CFD/FEM simulation, VR/AR-based prototyping, survey and refitting, and R&D engineering for sustainable marine innovation. The firm supports shipyards and yacht owners across the full vessel development lifecycle from concept to launch.

Product overview

MICAD is a creative naval engineering company offering a comprehensive suite of marine design and engineering services. The core offering consists of integrated service lines: Naval Architecture Services (hull design, hydrodynamics, propulsion), Yacht Design Services (interior/exterior design, styling), Structural Design (FEM analysis, composite materials), Digital Consulting (digital twins, simulation, AI integration), Prototyping and Testing (VR/AR, 3D printing, sea trials), Survey and Refitting, and R&D Engineering. The company serves shipyards and yacht owners through the entire vessel development journey from concept to launch. Project portfolio includes various yacht models for major brands such as Greenline, Beneteau, Monte Carlo Yachts, Azimut, Bluegame, Bavaria, Fjord, and Prestige, with notable work on sustainable projects like the ONDIA 36 LIFE hybrid yacht.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Naval Architecture Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects successfully delivered for major international shipyards including Monte Carlo Yachts, Beneteau, Azimut, and others
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FIM - Fabbrica Italiana MotoscafiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 7 July 2025Italian shipyard manufacturing the TTS-9 9.4m carbon fiber yacht tender. One of the most innovative Italian shipyards guaranteeing Italian-made excellence in motor pleasure boat construction.
• SF Yacht llcminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Major yacht broker operating in Middle Eastern markets. Collaborated on TTS-9 tender design project for a 60-meter mothership.
• ComavcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2021Italian company specialized in CNC production of fiberglass models and molds. Partner in the LIFE (Leisureboat Innovation For Environment) project for sustainable leisure boat development. Three locations in Piedmont and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
• SPIN360coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2021Consulting firm specializing in sustainable innovation and development. Partner in the LIFE project, providing expertise in sustainability strategies, compliance, and life-cycle assessment across multiple industries including luxury brands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Azure Yacht Design: Dutch independent design and engineering firm producing concept and production yachts for European shipyards, directly comparable to MICAD in size, services and shipyard customer profile.
• Dixon Yacht Design: South African-origin independent design house working on motor and sailing superyachts and production yachts, comparable to MICAD in scale, international client base and project-based delivery model.
• Olesinski: UK-based independent yacht design consultancy providing naval architecture, exterior and interior design for production and semi-custom yacht builders, competing for the same shipyard clients as MICAD.
• Vripack: Dutch independent yacht design and naval architecture house serving major international shipyards with integrated engineering, styling and interior design services — the closest direct peer to MICAD in scope, customer base and delivery model.
• Philippe Briand Ltd: Independent French naval architect with a strong focus on sailing yachts and a long track record of shipyard collaborations, comparable in customer base and integrated design-engineering offering to MICAD.
• Omega Architects: Independent Dutch yacht exterior and interior design house serving leading superyacht builders, comparable to MICAD's styling-led engagements with yards such as Heesen and similar premium brands.
• Farr Yacht Design: Independent yacht design office providing naval architecture, engineering and consulting for both sailing and motor yacht programmes, directly comparable in service mix and customer type to MICAD.
• Mulder Design: Dutch independent design and engineering firm serving motor yacht builders and owners, with a comparable mix of naval architecture, styling and engineering services for European shipyards.
• Dubois Naval Architects: British naval architecture and yacht design firm specialising in sailing and motor superyachts, directly comparable to MICAD's higher-end naval architecture and styling services.
• Carkeek Design Partners: Independent naval architecture and engineering studio working on sailing and motor superyachts for international shipyards, with a comparable model of integrated design-and-engineering delivery to yards and owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/micad.yacht.design
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micad
• Instagraminstagram.com/micad_yacht_design
• Xx.com/WeMICAD

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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