The startup operates a peer-to-peer rental platform that enables boat owners to securely list and rent their vessels online. It also offers a city boat service, providing customers with access to rowing and motorboats through flexible seasonal and monthly rental options for recreational use.
Funding
$11.8M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Owning a boat can be expensive and time-consuming due to maintenance, storage, and insurance costs. Traditional boat rentals often lack flexibility and convenience, requiring fixed schedules and limited access to diverse boat types.
Solution
Skipperi provides two primary services: a peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace and a boat-sharing fleet service. The rental marketplace connects boat owners with renters, enabling owners to generate income from their vessels while offering renters a wide selection of boats for various needs. The fleet service offers members access to a network of fully-equipped Yamarin motorboats through a subscription model, eliminating the burdens of boat ownership. Members can reserve boats via a mobile app and receive practical training, making boating accessible even for beginners. Skipperi's digital logbook and destination services further enhance the user experience.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes recreational boaters seeking flexible rental options, boat owners looking to offset ownership costs, and individuals interested in hassle-free, subscription-based boating.
Features
- Mobile app for booking and accessing boats
- Peer-to-peer rental platform with a wide selection of boat types
- Subscription-based access to a fleet of Yamarin motorboats
- Skipperi Academy: online boating courses and practical training for beginners
- Digital logbook for tracking trips and maintenance
- Digital boating destination service
- All boats in the Skipperi Fleet are equipped with a touchscreen Q-experience chartplotter, life vests, paper charts, mooring ropes and an anchor.