Skipperi Raises €7M in Series A Funding
Summary
The round was led by Yamaha Motor, with participation from Baltiska Handels Sverige, Matu Capital, and HP Capital. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate its international expansion to Brisbane, Australia, and several locations around the US while strengthening its platform and tech team. Its other service, Skipperi Rent, is a peer-to-peer rental platform where boat owners can rent out their boats to other qualified boaters. To make sure that boating is safe for new and experienced boaters alike, the company offers theoretical and practical training through its academy and requires boaters to pass Skipperi’s boating exam or have all locally required permits. Founded in 2017, Skipperi has raised a total of €12.6M and currently operates in over 40 locations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, New Zealand, and Canada.