pampas marina aktiebolag

What pampas marina aktiebolag does

Pampas Marina Aktiebolag is a Swedish private limited company (Aktiebolag, org.nr 556205-6894) headquartered at Karlbergs strand 4K in Solna, operating a marina and boat-services business under the Pampasgruppen family holding founded by Richard and Christoffer Bergström in 1991. The company rents over 400 boat slips across two Stockholm-region locations — 300 at Pampas Marina in Solna and additional capacity at Karlbergskanalen on Kungsholmen — with y-boms, electricity, and fresh water access, plus an ice-free winter harbor that allows year-round mooring. Service offerings include winter storage (cold hall, outdoor, and ice-free berths), boat lift operations using 50-ton traverse and U-lift cranes, bottom-wash services with on-site water purification, and a permanent water-living program through the wholly-owned Aquavilla floating-villa subsidiary, the first arrangement in Sweden to support official residence registration on water.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer go-to-market, with customers contacting the harbor master via phone, email, or web inquiry form to rent berths, schedule lifts, or arrange storage; pricing is quote-based for storage and custom services, with a fixed price list for lift services on motor boats up to 35 feet. Approximately 15 marine-industry businesses (engine service, electronics, equipment retail, restaurant) operate as on-site tenants, and ~100 people work in the marina including Pampas staff and tenant employees. Revenue streams are predominantly subscription-recurring — berth rentals, permanent water-living fees, winter storage contracts, and commercial tenant leases — supplemented by one-time lift and bottom-wash transactions.

Group structure spans wholly-owned subsidiaries Aquavilla (floating villas, 2000), Pampas Marinentreprenad AB (marine contracting and fleet operations, spun off 2016), and Pampas Västervik (marina in Västervik acquired 2012), all under family ownership with no external institutional investment or public listing. The company cooperates with all major Swedish marine insurance providers and maintains partnerships with the Swedish Sea Rescue Society, Sweboat, and major engine OEMs including Volvo Penta and Mercury Mercruiser.

Name

pampas marina aktiebolag

Legal name

Pampas Marina AB

Website

https://pampas.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pampas Marina Aktiebolag is a family-owned Swedish marina operator providing boat slips, winter storage, 50-ton boat lift services, and permanent water-living residences at its Solna and Kungsholmen locations in the Stockholm region, with 400+ berths and 40 residential households.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Boat Harbor Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Boat marina services
• Boat slip rentals
• Boat lift services
• Winter boat storage
• Permanent water living

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Boat Slip Rental: Rental of boat slips to both private individuals and businesses at Pampas Marina in Solna and Karlbergskanalen in Stockholm. Includes seasonal and year-round options with access to electricity and fresh water.
2. Permanent Water Living: Permanent residential living on boats in the marina, with approximately 40 households residing in the harbor, paying for berth and associated services.
3. Winter Storage: Cold storage hall, outdoor storage, and ice-free harbor berths for winter boat storage.
4. Boat Lift Services: One-way lift, inspection lift, two-way lift, and bottom washing services for boats. Fixed price list for motor boats up to 35 feet.
5. Business Rental: Rental of approximately 15 commercial spaces to businesses in the marine industry operating within the marina.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pampas Marina AB operates a central Stockholm marina in Solna offering over 400 boat slips and berths (300 at Pampas Marina plus additional slips at Karlbergskanalen), boat lift services up to 50 tons, multiple winter storage options, and the first Swedish permanent water living residences via Aquavillas. The company also rents commercial space to approximately 15 marine businesses on site, creating a full-service marina ecosystem.

Product overview

Pampas Marina AB is a marina and boat service company operating since 1991. The company offers a portfolio of marina services including boat slip rentals (over 400 berths at Pampas Marina in Solna and Karlbergskanalen), boat lift services (up to 50 tons), winter storage solutions, and permanent water living accommodations via Aquavillas. Service is provided through partnerships with OL Marin (inboard) and Outboard Service (outboard). The parent company Pampasgruppen also operates Pampas Marinentreprenad (marina contracting) and Pampas Västervik (marina in Västervik with harbor, winter storage, and boat service).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pampasgruppen: The parent family business umbrella for Pampas Marina AB and related marine companies
• Pampas Marinentreprenad
• Aquavilla
• Pampas Västervik

Products and services

• Boat Slips and Berths (Hamnbplatser) Rental of approximately 300 boat slips at Pampas Marina in Solna and additional slips at Karlbergskanalen on Kungsholmen. Offers y-bom (Y-boom) berths and alongside berths with electricity and fresh water access; ice-free harbor berths available year-round. Targeted at private boat owners, businesses, and permanent water residents.
• Boat Lift Services (Båtlyft) Boat lifting and handling services including one-way lifts, inspection lifts (20 minutes), two-way lifts with standing space rental, and bottom washing. Traverse and U-lift cranes capable of lifting boats and docks up to 50 tons. Fixed price list for motor boats up to 35 feet.
• Winter Storage (Vinterförvaring) Winter boat storage solutions including outdoor cold storage, indoor storage in large heated hall with boats shelved at height, and ice-free harbor berths for year-round mooring. Targeted at private boat owners and commercial customers needing off-season storage.
• Permanent Water Living (Boende på vattnet) Permanent residential living on water in houseboats and Aquavillas with municipal water and sewage connections to the dock. First marina in Sweden to offer permanent residence with official registration at a water address. Approximately 40 households reside permanently in the marina.
• Boat Engine Service (Serviceverkstad) Boat engine maintenance and repair services delivered through on-site partners: OL Marin (inboard engines, contact 08-52799090) and Outboard Service (outboard engines, contact 08-279795). Targeted at boat owners needing professional engine servicing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ice-free harbor keeps boats in marina year-round
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AquavillacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Related company founded in 2000 producing floating villas for permanent water living. Several Aquavillas placed at Pampas Marina in Solna, the first municipality in Sweden to offer residence registration on water.
• OL MarincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInboard motor service partner at Pampas Marina. Provides professional inboard engine maintenance and repair services to marina customers. Contact: 08-52799090 or [email protected]
• Outboard ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutboard motor service partner at Pampas Marina. Provides professional outboard engine maintenance and repair services. Contact: 08-279795 or [email protected]
• BerotecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine equipment retailer operating as tenant in the marina
• Erikson MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarine products and services retailer with location in the marina
• Restaurang K4 PampascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrendy waterfront restaurant with large outdoor terrace located directly at the marina, creating a vibrant atmosphere for marina visitors and residents
• SweboatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish marine industry association, strategic partnership for industry representation and standards
• SjöräddningssällskapetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish Sea Rescue Society, strategic partnership supporting maritime safety in the Stockholm waters
• Riddarfjärdens MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring marina in Stockholm for potential customer referrals and industry cooperation
• Karlbergskanalens MarinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSatellite marina location on Kungsholmen, water refill access for customers
• Lekmer.numinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKayak rental service available at the marina through partnership

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Riddarfjärdens Marina: Stockholm city-center marina listed by Pampas as a partner/referral neighbor. Comparable in offering central-Stockholm berths, winter storage, and lift services to private and business boat owners in the same urban waterfront market.
• Karlbergskanalens Marina: Satellite Karlbergskanalen marina referenced as a Pampas partner for water refill and customer access. Directly comparable inner-Stockholm marina serving recreational boats in the same channel.
• Bullandö Marina: One of the largest privately operated marinas in the Stockholm archipelago, offering berth rental, winter storage, and boat service. Comparable scale and service mix to Pampas but serving a more leisure/archipelago customer base.
• Djurgårdsvarvet: Stockholm marina on Djurgården offering berths and services to recreational boat owners. Comparable in geography (central Stockholm) and core offering (slips, storage, servicing).
• Wasahamnen: Marina and boat-service operator in Stockholm providing berths and maintenance to recreational boaters. Comparable inner-city marina profile to Pampas's Solna/Kungsholmen locations.
• Sandhamns Marina: Archipelago marina in the Stockholm skärgård providing guest and seasonal berths plus boat services. Comparable offering for recreational boating customers though geographically focused on the archipelago.

Broad incumbents

• Suntex Marina Group: Large US-based owner/operator of recreational marinas. Comparable marina operation business model at much larger scale; useful proxy for institutional marina operators that could be comparables if Pampas ever pursued external capital or roll-up.
• IGY Marinas: International operator of premium yacht marinas and recreational boating facilities. Compares as a larger incumbent with similar slip-rental, storage, and service model — useful benchmark for marina unit economics.

Emerging players

• Marina Solutions (floating home/breakwater builder): Northern European builder of floating breakwaters and pontoon systems for marinas and waterfront housing. Relevant peer through shared floating-infrastructure theme with Pampas's Aquavilla line and dock systems.
• Olbo & Mees (floating homes / marinas infrastructure): European provider of floating marinas, pontoons, and houseboat platforms. Comparable through the floating-water-living and marina-infrastructure overlap with Pampas's permanent water living offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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