The startup manufactures motorized underwater fins for surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, utilizing bio-mimic engineering and compact thrusters to enhance underwater speed and maneuverability. Their smart app provides personalized control, allowing users to optimize their performance in various water conditions.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised 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.
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Product
Problem
Traditional methods of underwater propulsion for activities like surfing, paddleboarding, and diving often require significant physical exertion, limiting the user's range, speed, and maneuverability, especially in challenging water conditions or rescue scenarios. Existing underwater scooters can be bulky and require the user to hold onto the device, restricting the use of their hands.
Solution
KikFin offers a range of underwater jetpacks designed to enhance speed, control, and stability in aquatic activities, drawing inspiration from marine animal locomotion. These jetpacks feature compact, efficient propulsion thrusters and bio-mimic engineering, allowing users to execute swift underwater maneuvers. The system incorporates a hands-free design with intuitive head movement control and an optional wireless glove remote, enabling users to maintain complete control while keeping their hands free for other tasks, such as rescue operations or photography. A smart vest monitors depth and provides 3D maps of underwater terrain through an app interface, enhancing safety and awareness.
Target Audience
KikFin's products target surfers, stand-up paddleboarders, free divers, snorkelers, scuba divers, and rescue teams seeking enhanced underwater mobility, hands-free control, and increased safety.
Features
- Bio-mimic design inspired by dolphin and shark fin movements for efficient propulsion and maneuverability
- Hands-free operation with intuitive head movement control for directional changes
- Optional wearable wireless remote control for adjusting speed and thrust
- Smart depth system with depth control limitations and alerts for enhanced safety
- Underwater swappable battery system for continuous operation
- Compact and efficient propulsion thrusters designed to minimize drag
- Compatibility with various surfboard adaptors for easy attachment
- Smart vest technology that monitors depth and provides 3D underwater maps via a mobile app