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Foil and Co
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This startup manufactures pre-impregnated carbon fiber components tailored for water sports, focusing on naval architecture and hydrodynamics. By providing customized surfboards through a streamlined process from research and development to production, they enable customers to enhance performance and design precision.
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
- Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
- Sports Technology
Updated 5 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$820KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
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Product
Problem
The production of high-performance water sports equipment, such as hydrofoils and surfboards, often relies on inefficient manufacturing processes and materials that are not environmentally sustainable. Traditional methods can lead to material waste, high carbon footprints, and limited customization options for specialized applications.
Solution
Foil and Co specializes in the design and manufacture of pre-impregnated carbon fiber components for the water sports industry, focusing on hydrofoils and related equipment. By using pre-impregnated carbon fiber, the company achieves greater precision and control over the composite layering process, resulting in stronger, lighter, and more durable products. Foil and Co integrates sustainable practices by minimizing material waste through the reuse of carbon fiber scraps, operating in an eco-designed facility with high energy autonomy, and offering a buyback and refurbishment program to extend product lifecycles.
Target Audience
The primary customers are water sports equipment brands, professional athletes, and enthusiasts seeking high-performance, customized hydrofoils and composite components.
Features
- Manufacturing of pre-impregnated carbon fiber components tailored for hydrofoils, surfboards, and other water sports equipment
- In-house research and development for naval architecture and hydrodynamic optimization
- Capability to meet demanding specifications for composite parts
- Sustainable manufacturing processes, including carbon fiber waste reuse and energy-efficient facility operations
- Buyback and reconditioning program for extending the lifespan of hydrofoils
- Short supply chains with local manufacturing to reduce carbon footprint