RM Nautisme

What RM Nautisme does

RM Nautisme is a French marine electronics and electricity specialist headquartered in Les Sables d'Olonne, operating four agencies on the Atlantic coast (Les Sables d'Olonne, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, Noirmoutier) and a Mediterranean partnership (MED66) in Canet-en-Roussillon, with a wholly-owned distribution subsidiary called Ouest Electrique. The company was created in 2023 when former employees of Robin Marine SARL took over the pleasure boating and fishing business after the original Robin Marine sold its professional/defense branch to Furuno France. RM Nautisme is led by directors Pierre Grondin, Frédéric Chauveau, and Aurélien Minguet, with Thierry Chevillon (former Robin Marine director) remaining as a shareholder.

The company sells, installs, and maintains marine navigation electronics (radars, fishfinders, GPS, VHF, autopilots, multifunction displays), marine electrical systems (battery management, chargers, converters, solar panels, wind turbines), communication systems (satellite, VHF, AIS), safety equipment (EPIRB, distress beacons), and on-board comfort systems (TV, audio, cameras, WiFi/4G). It is a certified installer for all major marine electronics brands including Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine/FLIR, Navico (Simrad, B&G, Lowrance), Victron Energy, KVH, Sailmon, NKE, Intellian, and others. Core proprietary tooling includes a CAO/DAO design office using CARPET for radar range validation and an internal documentation system recording all project plans, conversations, and wiring diagrams.

RM Nautisme generates revenue through a mix of product resale (one-time sales of third-party marine electronics), installation services (professional services for new builds and retrofits), after-sales maintenance and repair (with 2-year product warranty and 6-month workshop repair guarantee), and training programs. Distribution is exclusively through physical agency locations and direct commercial outreach; products are not sold online. Customer segments span pleasure boating (primary), professional/work boats, French Navy defense contracts, major shipyards (Lagoon, Excess, CNB, Jeanneau, Beneteau, OCEA, Delavergne), and professional fishing. Notable customers include Yacht Solution (over 50 Lagoon catamarans and CNB monohulls equipped over four years) and the French Navy (DSSF Brest and Toulon, mine hunters).

Name

RM Nautisme

Legal name

Robin Marine SARL

Website

https://rmnautisme.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RM Nautisme is a French marine electronics and electricity specialist that sells, installs, and maintains navigation, communication, safety, and electrical systems for boat owners, shipyards, professional fishermen, and the French Navy across four Atlantic coast agencies and a Mediterranean partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics Installation & Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA), Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF), Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Marine electronics installation
• Yacht navigation equipment
• Marine electricity systems
• Boat electronics maintenance
• Marine renewable energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Sables d'Olonne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Navigation Electronics): Sale of marine navigation electronics including radars, fishfinders, GPS, VHF radios, autopilots, instrumentation, screens, and accessories from major brands (Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad, Lowrance, B&G, etc.). Products are sold through agency showrooms and via commercial quote requests.
2. Installation Services: Installation of electronic and electrical systems on boats, conducted by certified technicians. Services include commissioning, getting started support, and cable schematics & technical file delivery.
3. After-Sales Service (SAV): Maintenance and repair services for electronic equipment under warranty or paid repair service with a 6-month workshop guarantee on repairs. Products carry a 2-year legal warranty.
4. Training Services: Training sessions on navigation software (Adrena, Maxsea), radar operation, and equipment usage, provided both to professionals (naval, shipyards) and private individuals.
5. Marine Electricity Products (Ouest Electrique subsidiary): Sale of electrical equipment including batteries, starters, alternators, chargers, and accessories through the Ouest Electrique subsidiary covering automotive, marine, industrial, agricultural sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RM Nautisme sells, installs and maintains marine electronics (navigation, safety, communication, on-board computing and thermal cameras), marine electrical systems (battery management, chargers, converters) and renewable-energy equipment (solar panels, wind turbines) on pleasure boats, professional vessels and naval ships. It operates as a certified installer for Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad, B&G, Lowrance and Victron across four agencies on the French Atlantic coast and one Mediterranean partnership, delivering design-office cable schematics, commissioning, after-sales service and customer training with every project.

Product overview

RM Nautisme is a marine electronics and electricity specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of navigation electronics (fishfinders, GPS, multifunction displays, VHF radios, radars, autopilots, instrumentation), marine safety equipment (EPIRB beacons, AIS, distress systems), on-board comfort systems (TV/audio, cameras, WiFi/4G), marine electricity equipment (chargers, converters, batteries), renewable energy systems (solar panels, wind turbines), and communication systems. The company provides full-service capabilities including custom installation, certified installer services for major brands (Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad, B&G, Lowrance), after-sales service with 2-year product warranties, and professional training programs. Their subsidiary Ouest Electrique extends electrical equipment distribution to automotive, marine, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Services span sailing, shipyard, professional fishing, and defense sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Navigation Electronics Sale and installation of marine navigation electronics including fishfinders/sonars, multifunction displays, VHF radios (fixed and portable), portable and fixed GPS devices, instrumentation, navigation software, radars, autopilot systems, VHF antennas and related accessories from Furuno, Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad, B&G and Lowrance. Targeted at private yacht owners, professional vessels, shipyards and naval clients.
• Marine Safety Equipment Sale and installation of marine safety systems including EPIRB distress beacons, distress lights, personal beacons, geolocation beacons, AIS systems and C-Pod monitoring systems for boats and professional vessels.
• On-Board Comfort Systems Sale and installation of comfort equipment for boats including music systems, TV, satellite TV antennas, multimedia, WiFi and 4G connectivity, cameras (including thermal cameras) and related accessories.
• Marine Electricity Equipment Sale and installation of marine electrical equipment including chargers, converters, batteries and related electrical components for boats and professional vessels.
• Renewable Energy Systems Sale and installation of renewable energy solutions for boats including rigid and flexible bifacial solar panels and wind turbines.
• Marine Communication Systems Sale and installation of marine communication equipment including satellite phones, WiFi systems, TV antennas and related communication devices.
• Made-to-Measure Installation Services Bespoke installation services for marine electronics and electrical systems on customer boats, including consultation, certified installation, commissioning, cable schematics and technical-file delivery, and after-sales support. Available nationally and internationally.
• After-Sales Service (SAV) Maintenance and repair services for installed marine electronic equipment, with a 2-year legal product warranty and a 6-month workshop guarantee on repairs; includes on-board interventions and agency-based testing.
• Training Services Training programs delivered to professionals (naval, shipyard) and private individuals on the use of marine electronics, including radar training, navigation software (Adrena, Maxsea) and equipment usage sessions, available at the Les Sables d'Olonne training room or as open-house events.
• Ouest Electrique - Electrical Equipment Distribution Subsidiary distribution service providing batteries, starters, alternators, chargers and accessories for automotive, marine, industrial and agricultural sectors, plus telephone, solar panels and pool equipment. Located at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50 Lagoon catamarans and CNB monohulls equipped with full satisfaction over 4 years (Yacht Solution testimonial)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Furuno FrancecoreTechnology or IntegrationFuruno is the world leader in marine navigation electronics. RM Nautisme is an authorized Furuno installer. In June 2023, Furuno France acquired Robin Marine's Pro business branch, while RM Nautisme continued the pleasure/fishing sector.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationGarmin is an American company specializing in GPS navigation systems. RM Nautisme is an authorized Garmin installer offering GPS, fishfinder combos, and marine audio (Fusion) products.
• Raymarine (FLIR)coreTechnology or IntegrationRaymarine specializes in marine instrumentation and high-tech electronics including audio, cameras, displays, and radars. RM Nautisme is an authorized Raymarine/FLIR installer.
• Navico (Lowrance, Simrad, B&G)coreTechnology or IntegrationNavico is the world's largest marine electronics company, owning Lowrance (fishing), Simrad (general marine), and B&G (sailing) brands. RM Nautisme is an authorized installer for all three brands.
• Victron EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationVictron Energy specializes in power conversion equipment, battery chargers, and inverters. RM Nautisme installs complete Victron systems including lithium batteries, inverters, and alternator protection on catamarans.
• FLIRcoreTechnology or IntegrationFLIR is the leader in the marine thermal camera market, offering portable and fixed thermal cameras for safe navigation and docking.
• OCEA ShipyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench shipyard building aluminum professional vessels. RM Nautisme equipped the FPB110 and the OSV 190 under construction. Indonesian Navy training conducted on OSV 190.
• Delavergne Shipyard (TSM)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench shipyard for maritime services and works boats. RM Nautisme provides equipment and maintenance for TSM vessels.
• MED66 (Marine Elec Development 66)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediterranean partnership in Canet-en-Roussillon extending RM Nautisme's coverage to the southern French coast.
• Ouest Electrique (Subsidiary)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElectrical equipment subsidiary of RM Nautisme located in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, serving automotive, marine, industrial, agricultural sectors with batteries, starters, alternators, and chargers.
• Lagoon CatamaranscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRM Nautisme's headquarters is located at Port Olona where new Lagoon catamarans are delivered, enabling pre-installation coordination and direct access to new builds.
• Jeanneau / Beneteau DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRM Nautisme works in close collaboration with professional yachting networks including Jeanneau and Beneteau dealers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• SEIMI: French marine equipment distributor and service provider based in Brittany, selling navigation electronics, marine electricity, and deck hardware with installation and after-sales support. Directly comparable to RM Nautisme as a regional French marine chandler/installer serving both pleasure and professional vessels.
• Tecnimarine: French marine electronics specialist offering sales, installation, and after-sales service for navigation and communication equipment. Directly comparable to RM Nautisme as a similarly sized French service-and-installation peer in the same product categories.
• Plastimo: Long-established French marine equipment manufacturer and distributor (safety, electronics, deck hardware) with strong shipyard and dealer relationships. Comparable to RM Nautisme as a French marine brand with overlapping electronics and safety-equipment product lines and shipyard go-to-market.
• Diffusion Nautique: French specialist in marine electronics distribution, installation, and after-sales service with a multi-agency footprint on the French coast. Directly comparable in product range (radars, GPS, autopilots), customer base (yachts and professional vessels), and service model.
• Accastillage Diffusion: French marine equipment retailer and installer network operating multiple physical locations along the French coast. Directly comparable to RM Nautisme's agency-based sale, installation, and after-sales model for navigation electronics and marine electricity.

Broad incumbents

• Garmin Marine: Global leader in GPS navigation, fishfinders, and marine audio (Fusion) with extensive direct shipyard and consumer channels. Comparable as one of the core brand-partners RM Nautisme installs for, and as a broader incumbent that could disintermediate installers via direct sales.
• Victron Energy: Dutch manufacturer of marine-grade power conversion, lithium batteries, and energy management systems. Comparable to RM Nautisme via the major Victron installation work on catamarans and via overlapping customers in the energy-transition segment.
• Raymarine (FLIR Systems): Global marine electronics manufacturer (multifunction displays, radars, thermal cameras) now part of Teledyne FLIR. Comparable to RM Nautisme as a principal brand-partner across navigation and thermal imaging categories.
• Navico (Simrad, Lowrance, B&G): World's largest marine electronics company owning the Simrad, Lowrance, and B&G brands. Comparable as a core brand-partner for RM Nautisme and as a broader incumbent with growing direct-to-consumer and OEM shipyard programs.
• Furuno France: French subsidiary of Furuno, the global marine electronics leader; acquired the Pro branch of Robin Marine in June 2023, making it both a former partner and a now-direct competitor for French Navy and professional-vessel installation work. Comparable as the dominant marine-electronics incumbent in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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