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TransportationClimateTech
39°Significant Pivot
Before

Zero emissions foiling boats and ships

After

Cutting edge hydrofoil systems for boatbuilders

Full description — before

Boundary Layer Technologies is building the next generation of water mobility, starting with a ultra-performances electric foiling water craft called Valo. Valo flies 2ft above the water at 58mph, in silence, with no waves or emissions, and will be the most exhilarating thing on the water.

Full description — after

Valo build modular integrated hydrofoil systems for the worlds boatbuilders, allowing them to create fast, clean and quiet flying vessels that consume 15x less energy.

Category shift
Energy & Climate TechAI Design & Prototyping
Summary

Valo has shifted from building and selling its own electric foiling watercraft (direct-to-consumer/individual product model) to providing modular hydrofoil systems as a technology supplier for boatbuilders (B2B). This is a clear change in the target customer, from end-users to industry partners, representing a market pivot.

Detected 1 year ago · 2025-02-20