Searider

What Searider does

Searider is a European manufacturer of electric personal watercraft, founded in 2024 and operating from five factory/showroom locations co-located with luxury tourist destinations in Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain (Dubrovnik, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, Porto Cervo, Ibiza). The company has launched three products — Seacruiser, Seacross, and Searacer — covering cruising, freeride, and racing use cases, unified by a low-voltage dual electric motor powertrain and a swappable 2.9 kWh battery system. Core technology includes two patents (one on the dual electric jet pump propulsion architecture and one on the hull design), enabling watercraft with a 60–70 kg dry weight versus 300–450 kg for conventional jet skis, top speeds of 55–77 km/h, and 50–90 minutes of autonomy depending on model.

The company sells hardware directly to consumers via pre-orders through its website and through an authorized dealer network covering ten countries across Europe (Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey) and the Gulf (Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Searider targets four customer segments: leisure cruisers, adventure/freeride enthusiasts, performance/racers (primary), and the luxury superyacht market. Marketing is event-driven, with presence at Boot Düsseldorf, EICMA, Cannes Yachting Festival, Monaco Yacht Show, Venice Boat Show, and Dubai Boat Show, supplemented by earned media in automotive, marine, and lifestyle publications.

In its first year, Searider pursued high-visibility brand-building partnerships (Renault's #5Mouvements and #4Mouvements initiatives, SIDI, TheArsenale) and won the Red Dot Award and A' Design Award in 2024. The company operates with a small team of approximately nine employees emphasizing vertical integration across engineering, design, testing, and sales. There is no public disclosure of revenue, funding, or unit pricing, and the company is not publicly listed.

Name

Searider

Legal name

Searider

Website

https://searider.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Searider is a European manufacturer of electric personal watercraft, founded in 2024, selling three motorcycle-inspired models (Seacruiser, Seacross, Searacer) via pre-orders and an authorized dealer network across Europe and the Gulf, targeting leisure, adventure, performance, and luxury superyacht consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Personal Watercraft

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Hybrid & Electric Propulsion Systems (IMAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK)

Keywords

• Electric personal watercraft
• Electric jet ski
• Swappable battery watercraft
• Motorcycle-inspired watercraft
• Electric marine mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubrovnik

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric Watercraft Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of three electric personal watercraft models: Seacruiser (cruiser), Seacross (freeride/adventure), and Searacer (racing). Products are sold directly to consumers via pre-orders and through authorized dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Searider designs, manufactures, and sells three models of electric personal watercraft — Seacruiser, Seacross, and Searacer — built around a patented low-voltage dual electric motor powertrain and a universal swappable battery system. The watercraft are sold directly to consumers via the company's website pre-order system and through an authorized dealer and factory network spanning Europe and the Gulf region.

Product overview

Searider offers a lineup of three distinct high-performance electric personal watercraft models, each inspired by different aspects of motorcycling. The product portfolio consists of the Searacer (MotoGP-inspired racing model, 77 km/h top speed, 50 min runtime, 65 kg), Seacross (motocross-inspired freeride model, 64 km/h top speed, 60 min runtime, 62 kg), and Seacruiser (Italian scooter-inspired cruiser, 55 km/h cruising speed, 90 min runtime, 70 kg). All models share a common patented dual-motor powertrain technology, universal removable battery pack system, and modular design philosophy. The company emphasizes vertical integration controlling the entire product chain from vision to design and manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEACRUISER: Iconic model with charming design inspired by classic Italian scooters, focused on easy handling, lightweight construction (70 kg), and superior comfort. Offers 90-minute autonomy and cruising speed up to 55 km/h.
• SEACROSS
• SEARACER

Products and services

• Searacer High-performance racing electric personal watercraft inspired by the motorsports industry. Features a futuristic racing design with dual electric motors and a plug-and-play battery system. Weighs 65 kg, reaches a top speed of 77 km/h, and delivers 50 minutes of autonomy. Targets thrill-seekers and performance enthusiasts seeking maximum speed and precision handling.
• Seacross Freeride/adventure electric personal watercraft described as the first-ever motocross on water. Designed for free-spirited riders seeking agile, lightweight performance with dual electric motors for high torque and extreme responsiveness. Weighs 62 kg, top speed of 64 km/h, and 60 minutes of autonomy.
• Seacruiser Electric personal watercraft inspired by classic Italian scooters, designed for cruising with easy handling, comfort, and iconic aesthetics. Offers a relaxed, scooter-like ride experience with an upright position. Weighs 70 kg, delivers 90 minutes of autonomy and a cruising speed up to 55 km/h.
• Universal Removable Battery Pack Swappable 18 kg battery system enabling plug-and-play replacement in minutes across all Searider models. Features 220A continuous discharge current and 2.9 kWh nominal capacity. Provides 50–90 minutes of autonomy depending on model and is designed for ultra-robust durability and easy maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weight reduction to 60-70kg vs 300-450kg for traditional jet skis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and regional.

• SIDIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Partnership at EICMA 2024 where SIDI, a renowned motorsports equipment brand, showcased Searider's Seacross model in their private lounge designed for professional riders. Featured capsule gear collection collaboration. SIDI's world-class riders including nine-time motocross champion Antonio Cairoli engaged with and endorsed the Seacross.
• TheArsenalecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2024Strategic partner for EICMA 2024 event, collaborating on exclusive product showcases. TheArsenale selected Searider's Seacross model to feature SIDI's exclusive capsule gear collection. Partnership led successful event presence and rider engagement.
• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Multi-phase partnership through Renault's #5Mouvements and #4Mouvements initiatives celebrating Renault 5 E-Tech and Renault 4 E-Tech launches. Searider developed special edition Seacruiser models featuring design elements from Renault vehicles. First collaboration unveiled at Geneva Motor Show, followed by MoMA Paris showcase, and Paris Motor Show in October 2024.
• AutorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Gulf countries operating from Dubai, UAE. Manages sales and distribution across Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Facilities include Al Jadaf Shipyard showroom and DP World Mina Rashid warehouse.
• ÖZSAY DENİZ ELEKTRONİĞİ A.Ş.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Turkey covering sales and service support in the Turkish market from their Istanbul office.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ZeroJet: New Zealand-based maker of electric jet propulsion systems for small watercraft. Comparable technology overlap (electric jet propulsion) though focused on tender boats rather than stand-up PWC; relevant as a propulsion-technology peer.
• Radinn: Swedish electric jetboard maker. Comparable in electric water sports category with HNW consumer focus, though product is a board rather than sit-on watercraft; shares the swappable-battery premium positioning.
• Awake Boards: Swedish maker of electric surfboards/jetboards competing in adjacent electric water sports category. Comparable on premium electric water sports positioning, HNW customer overlap, and removable battery innovation, though product is a board rather than sit-on watercraft.
• Candela Speed Boat: Swedish electric hydrofoiling boat manufacturer with premium positioning and HNW customer overlap. Comparable on electrification of premium recreational marine and pursuit of zero-emission water mobility, though product format is larger foiling boats.

Broad incumbents

• BRP (Sea-Doo): Dominant global PWC manufacturer through Sea-Doo brand with vast dealer network. Represents the incumbent benchmark Searider must displace; BRP's own EV program signals the strategic threat but also the market validation.
• Kawasaki Jet Ski: Historic PWC brand (Jet Ski) with established marine dealer network. Comparable as incumbent competition in recreational watercraft and as a benchmark for scale economics Searider must eventually match or differentiate against.
• Yamaha WaveRunner: Major incumbent in recreational PWC with deep R&D resources and global dealer footprint. Defines the traditional ICE PWC category Searider is disrupting; relevant as a benchmark and potential future EV entrant.

Direct peers

• Narke Electrojet: French premium electric jet ski maker positioned in the luxury superyacht tender segment. Directly comparable to Searider on product (electric PWC), target customer (HNW yacht owners), and European market focus.
• Taiga Motors: Canadian electric personal watercraft manufacturer (Orca model) with a similar EV-native PWC approach. Closest direct peer by product category, business model (hardware sales to consumers), and electric powertrain focus.
• Lampuga: German manufacturer of electric jet boards and watercraft with removable battery technology. Competes in the same European electric watercraft category with overlapping target customers in premium and rental segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/searider
• Instagraminstagram.com/searider.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seariderwatercraft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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