After a successful debut last year, METSTRADE will host its second Start-Up Pavilion this year in collaboration with Yachting Ventures. Last year’s event featured 15 startups showcasing their products and technologies, garnering attention from industry experts and attendees. Participants praised the valuable connections, media exposure, and business opportunities they've gained from their involvement in this pavilion.
Are you an emerging startup eager to unveil your revolutionary new products or cutting-edge technologies to the global leisure marine industry?
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity and apply now for the 2024 Start-Up Pavilion!
Exhibit in our Start-Up Pavilion
METSTRADE has allocated a spacious area for the Start-Up Pavilion, accommodating up to 15 startups and featuring two terraces for networking and meetings.
Yachting Ventures, a global hub for startups in the marine and yachting sectors, will curate participants meeting specific criteria: early-stage companies with annual turnover under €500,000 or operating commercially for less than two years. Yachting Ventures provides founders with resources to grow and raise funds.
The METSTRADE Theatre will host a panel discussion and pitching competition. On the final day, 4-5 startups from the Pavilion will present to investors and industry leaders, showcasing pioneering ideas in the marine sector.
Participants in the Start-Up Pavilion at METSTRADE 2023 were
- AirMarker AG - 07.300D
- AnywherEnergy Systems Inc.- 07.300J
- BlueGrid - 07.300L
- BoatOn - 07.300C
- ESEA Propulsion - 07.300I
- Helios Yachts - 07.300E
- Monimoto UAB - 07.300A
- Other Skies Ltd. - 07.300k
- Seaquestr Ltd. - 07.300F
- SimplyDC Oy
- Supiore B.V. - 07.300H
- Suspension Systems Technologies - 07.300G
- X-Fender Oy - 07.300B
RoamingExpert: sponsor of the Start-Up Pavilion in 2024
RoamingExpert offers flexible connectivity and IT solutions across various industries, with a Yachts Division tailored to the superyacht sector's dynamic needs. Founded by Mark Pattman in 2012, RoamingExpert has significantly expanded from its small beginnings.
Supporting emerging marine businesses, the founder of RoamingExpert stated: “We are honored to sponsor the Start Up Pavilion at METSTRADE 2024, organized by Yachting Ventures. As a company born from a desire to address frustrations in the telecoms industry, we are proud to support the innovative spirit of the start-up community.”