Petestep

What Petestep does

Petestep AB is a Swedish marine technology company headquartered in Norsborg, Stockholm County, founded around 2012, that develops and licenses a patented spray deflector hull technology for planing boats. The core technology uses deflectors that redirect otherwise wasted spray water downward and aft, creating lift and forward thrust while reducing wetted surface area, slamming forces, acoustic signature, and fuel consumption. According to the company, the technology reduces G-force by up to 50%, cuts energy consumption by up to 35%, and increases range by up to 30% for electric boats. Each hull is custom-engineered for a specific boat model using 50+ design parameters and is validated through CFD simulation (Orca3D Marine CFD, Simerics) and 250+ full-scale tests across 100+ prototype iterations.

The company operates a B2B licensing model, charging boat manufacturers a development fee per hull design plus a per-boat royalty fee that is described as small and often recouped by the customer through smaller engine requirements and lower fuel consumption. Petestep serves four primary verticals: recreational boat manufacturers (e.g., Vexus, Vanquish, Virtue, Sialia, SAY, Silver, Zodiac, Narke, Como, Mayla, Brut, X-Yachts), professional and defense maritime operators (Silverback Marine, Boomeranger Boats for European SOF), yacht tender manufacturers (Evene/Williams Marine Group), and the electric boat segment (Sialia, Narke, Como, Zodiac eJET). Its go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored on direct engagement with naval architects and shipyards, trade shows (Seawork, IBEX), and live sea trials on demonstration vessels such as the Fugu 29.

The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or external institutional investors, and operates with a 7-person organization including a CEO, CRO, CTO, Naval Architect/CFD expert, and a Business Development lead for North and South America. The technology has been independently validated through a peer-reviewed publication with KTH Royal Institute of Technology and has accumulated a portfolio of industry awards including European Powerboat of the Year (2020), Bateau de l'Année (2023), World Yacht Trophy (2023), and NMMA Innovation Award (2026).

Name

Petestep

Legal name

Petestep AB

Website

https://petestep.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Petestep AB is a Swedish marine technology company that develops and licenses a patented spray deflector hull technology to boat manufacturers worldwide, improving comfort, fuel efficiency, and range in planing boats from PWCs to 115-foot superyachts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Hull Technology Licensing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Custom & Series Production Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAM), Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Marine hull technology
• Spray deflector design
• Boat hull licensing
• CFD hull simulation
• Planing boat engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Norsborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing & Royalties: Petestep charges a license fee per boat produced with their technology. The company also charges a fee for hull design and development services for each boat model. Since Petestep is a patented technology, manufacturers pay a small license fee per boat that is earned back through smaller engine requirements and lower fuel consumption.
2. Hull Development Services: Petestep provides hull development services including feasibility studies, performance predictions, powering requirements analysis, and comparison to conventional hulls. They work with boat manufacturers to design optimized hulls tailored to specific models.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Petestep develops and licenses patented spray deflector hull technology for planing boats, working with boat manufacturers to design optimized hulls. Revenue is generated through per-boat license fees and hull development/feasibility services for each boat model. The technology is applicable to recreational, electric, professional, and defense vessels ranging from PWCs to 115ft superyachts.

Product overview

Petestep is a Swedish marine technology company (Petestep AB) that develops and licenses patented hull technology with spray deflectors for planing boats. The core product is the Petestep Hull Technology, which redirects spray water downward and aft to create lift and forward thrust, reducing G-forces by up to 50% and fuel consumption by up to 35%. The company offers a platform architecture consisting of the core patented hull technology plus complementary services including hull development, performance estimates, and advanced CFD analysis using Orca3D and Simerics software. Petestep licenses its technology to boat manufacturers and collaborates with industry partners to optimize hulls for specific boat models. The company serves multiple market segments including leisure boats, professional/workboat applications, and defense/military vessels. Notable partner boats include the Sialia 45 Sport (electric day-boat), Virtue V10 series, Vexus DVX23 (award-winning fishing boat), Zodiac eJET 450 (electric tender), and various Vanquish superyachts. The company has received multiple industry awards including European Powerboat of the Year, World Yacht Trophy, and NMMA Innovation Award. Petestep's headquarters is located in Norsborg, Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Petestep Hull Technology (Patented Spray Deflector System) Patented hull technology featuring spray deflectors that redirect spray water downward and aft, providing lift and forward thrust. Reduces G-force by up to 50%, lowers fuel consumption by up to 35%, and increases stability at high speed and at dock. Licensed to boat manufacturers worldwide.
• Hull Development Services Custom hull design services for boat models including detailed specifications, weight calculations, and advanced performance simulations to optimize each boat model for intended use and engine options. Delivered to boat manufacturers.
• Performance Estimates Feasibility-stage performance and powering predictions, including comparisons to conventional hulls to illustrate performance differences. Most projects begin with this service.
• Advanced Analysis (CFD Simulation) Advanced analyses on planing hulls including turning and wave simulations, and propulsion system studies (water jet, surface drives) using CFD software from Orca3D and Simerics. Delivered to boat manufacturers and naval architects.
• Professional & Defence Hull Solutions Specialized hull technology for military and professional applications featuring shock mitigation (up to 50% G-force reduction), increased range (10-65% depending on application), lower acoustic/visible/radar signature, and reduced lifecycle costs. Designed for patrol boats, defense vessels, surveillance craft, and riverine combat boats.
• Electric Boat Hull Optimization Hull optimization for battery-electric boats that can increase range by up to 30% compared to conventional hulls, addressing the efficiency gap between land vehicles and planing boats. Available to electric boat manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• G-force reduced by up to 50%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Vexus BoatscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVexus Boats uses Petestep hull technology in their DVX23 fishing boat, which won the NMMA Innovation Award. Petestep provides optimized hull design for multi-species fishing applications.
• Williams Marine Group (Evene Tenders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvene Tenders is a new brand under Williams Marine Group (known for Williams Jet Tenders). Petestep is the strategic partner responsible for hull design, performance, ride comfort and dynamic behavior. The Origin Series features Petestep hulls.
• Boomeranger Boats OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on RIB performance for European special operations forces. Boomeranger engineered dynamic balance and ergonomic efficiency while Petestep provided hull technology. Achieved 7.5% top speed increase and 21% range increase.
• Solico Engineering BVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied DNV HSLC standards achieving 22% less structural weight through advanced composite optimization. Part of the collaboration for European special operations RIB project.
• Vanquish YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor partner for multiple projects including VQ52, VQ80 SportFish, and VQ115 Veloce (world's fastest aluminum superyacht). Petestep optimizes comfort, performance and efficiency for their vessels.
• Virtue YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVirtue V10 won Bateau de l'Année award 2023. Multiple models including V10 Open, V10 Cabin, and V10 TOP feature twin stepped Petestep hulls.
• SAY Carbon YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSAY 42 and SAY 52 feature Petestep hull technology. SAY 52 was nominated for European Powerboat of the Year 2025. Full carbon construction with Petestep optimization.
• Van der Valk ShipyardcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEdge 65 project combines 40-knot top speed with comfort. Van der Valk Edge 65 won World Yacht Trophy 2023. Petestep provided 30% reduction in slamming.
• Sialia YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSialia 45 Sport - the ultimate electric day-boat. Petestep hull technology optimizes comfort, performance and efficiency for this electric yacht.
• Silverback MarinecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBuilding New Mexico State Parks patrol boat - the first U.S. law enforcement vessel with Petestep hull. Also produces Grizzly 21LE for law enforcement applications.
• Zodiac NauticcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCollaboration on eJET 450 electric yacht tender. Zodiac's pioneering electric tender uses Petestep hull for efficiency and comfort improvements.
• NarkecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGT95 electric day-boat project. Petestep technology helps extend range and improve comfort for this electric personal watercraft.
• X-Yachts (X-Power 33C)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerX-Power 33C features Petestep hull technology, combining 40+ years of sailing boat experience with innovative powerboat hull design.
• Silver BoatscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerProduces Silver Tiger and Silver Viper boats with Petestep hull technology. Silver Tiger won Best of Boats Award 2019.
• Como YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerComo 28 Open electric day boat features Petestep hull designed for best high-speed cruising electric day boat in its class.
• Brut YachtscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBrut Yachts 29 GT combines performance and luxury with twin stepped Petestep hull for maximum efficiency at high speed.
• Studio DeltasupportingTechnology or IntegrationNaval architecture firm that collaborated with Petestep on Vanquish VQ115 Veloce project (world's fastest aluminum superyacht).
• SwedeShip MarinesupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSwedish boat builder that constructed the One-Off 34 ft aluminum boat with Petestep hull for a private client.
• VenegysupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVenegy 37 features Petestep technology with 12% lower fuel consumption. Beautiful lines with strong design.
• Fugu PowerboatssupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFugu 29 features Petestep deflectors with transversal steps. Nominated for Motor Boat Awards 2022.
• Mayla YachtssupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMayla 44 GTS with Petestep hull designed for efficiency and high top speed with great offshore ability.
• Nuwave CompositessupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartner for advanced composite boat building with Petestep hull technology integration.
• A-line MarinesupportingOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAero 45 project featuring Petestep hull technology in development.
• Orca3DsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOrca3D Marine CFD software is used as the primary analysis tool for Petestep's unique hull designs. Enables detailed simulations of resistance and water/air interactions.
• KTH Royal Institute of TechnologysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on Master's thesis and CFD study that verified Petestep technology scientifically. Published in Journal of Engineering for the Marine Environment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Vripack Yacht Design: Dutch yacht design and engineering firm serving premium motor yacht builders globally. Comparable to Petestep through shared Dutch/Western European customer overlap and B2B design services for yacht OEMs, though Vripack is a broader full-service naval architect rather than a planing-hull specialist.
• Torqeedo: German electric marine propulsion systems provider supplying OEMs across the electric boat segment. Comparable to Petestep through shared electric-boat customers (e.g., Zodiac eJET 450 uses Torqeedo propulsion and Petestep hull per source:), making it an adjacent enabling technology peer rather than a direct hull competitor.
• Humphreys Yacht Design: Established UK-based naval architecture firm designing custom sailing and motor yachts. Comparable to Petestep as a yacht hull design services provider serving premium boat builders, though Humphreys is broader in scope and not focused on planing-hull spray deflector technology.
• Dykstra Naval Architects: Dutch-based yacht design firm specializing in sailing and motor superyachts. Comparable to Petestep through shared superyacht customer overlap (e.g., Van der Valk ecosystem) and design-services orientation toward premium boat builders.

Direct peers

• X Shore: Swedish premium electric boat maker selling direct to consumers. Comparable to Petestep through Swedish origin, electric boat focus, and overlap with premium European leisure customers, though X Shore sells finished boats rather than licensing hull technology.
• Artemis Technologies: UK-based marine technology company developing high-speed foiling electric vessels and licensing its hydrofoil technology to commercial and defense operators. Directly comparable to Petestep as a marine tech IP licensor targeting both commercial and defense boat builders.
• Candela Boats: Swedish manufacturer of premium electric hydrofoil boats serving leisure and professional segments. Comparable to Petestep on Swedish origin, electric-boat positioning, and premium OEM customer profile, though Candela is a vertically integrated boat maker rather than a hull tech licensor.

Emerging players

• Silent-Yachts: Builder of solar-electric catamarans and yachts targeting the premium electric boat segment. Comparable to Petestep on the electric-marine vertical and premium customer overlap, although Silent is an integrated yacht builder rather than a hull IP licensor.
• Boundary Layer Technologies: US-based hydrofoil technology developer for commercial and recreational boats. Comparable to Petestep as a hull-efficiency innovator targeting boat builders, but focused on foiling rather than spray-deflector technology.

Regional players

• Nautor's Swan: Finnish premium yacht builder (sailing and motor) with overlapping European premium customer base. Comparable to Petestep through Finnish customer adjacency (Silver Boats is a Finnish partner) and premium leisure yacht positioning, though Nautor is an OEM rather than a hull technology licensor.

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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