About VisionAnchor

Vision Anchor offers a smart anchoring system that utilizes a buoy equipped with GNSS positioning and a LoRa connection to provide real-time monitoring of anchor location and movement via a dedicated mobile app. This technology eliminates the risk of anchor drift, allowing boaters to maintain safety and peace of mind while at anchor without the need for physical checks.

```xml <problem> Boaters face the risk of anchor drift, which can lead to collisions, groundings, and other hazardous situations, especially during sleep or in adverse weather conditions. Traditional anchor alarms rely on the boat's GPS position, failing to account for anchor movement, resulting in delayed alerts and potential accidents. Manually checking the anchor's position is time-consuming and often impractical, particularly at night or in rough seas. </problem> <solution> Vision Anchor offers a smart anchoring system that provides real-time monitoring of anchor location and movement, enhancing boating safety and peace of mind. The system includes an anchor buoy equipped with GNSS positioning, utilizing GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo satellites for meter-level accuracy. A LoRa connection ensures continuous communication between the buoy and a control unit on the boat, even if the boater's smartphone loses connection. The system alerts boaters via a dedicated mobile app if the anchor moves beyond a defined safety radius, enabling timely response to prevent accidents. </solution> <features> - Real-time anchor position monitoring using a GNSS-enabled buoy - LoRa connectivity between the buoy and the boat's control unit for reliable communication - Mobile app for iOS and Android devices that displays anchor position and sends alarm notifications - Adjustable anchor alarm radius to customize safety parameters - 24/7 visibility of the buoy with 3M reflective strips for nighttime detection - Wireless charging for the buoy via the control unit - Up to 48 hours of battery life for continuous monitoring - Trip line with 400 kg breaking strength </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes boat owners, captains, and maritime enthusiasts who prioritize safety and seek a reliable solution for monitoring their anchor position. </target_audience> <revenue_model> Vision Anchor generates revenue through direct sales of the VisionAnchor S smart anchoring system, priced at 999€, with reservations available for future production batches. </revenue_model> ```

What does VisionAnchor do?

Where is VisionAnchor located?

VisionAnchor is based in Delaware, United States.

When was VisionAnchor founded?

VisionAnchor was founded in 2020.

How much funding has VisionAnchor raised?

VisionAnchor has raised 270000.

Location

Delaware, United States

Founded

2020

Funding

270000

Employees

8 employees

Major Investors

Techstars

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Executive Summary

visionanchor.net 700+

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Founded 2020 – Delaware, United States

Funding

Estimated Funding

$100K+

Major Investors

Techstars

Team (5+)

No team information available.

Company Description

Problem

Boaters face the risk of anchor drift, which can lead to collisions, groundings, and other hazardous situations, especially during sleep or in adverse weather conditions. Traditional anchor alarms rely on the boat's GPS position, failing to account for anchor movement, resulting in delayed alerts and potential accidents. Manually checking the anchor's position is time-consuming and often impractical, particularly at night or in rough seas.

Solution

Vision Anchor offers a smart anchoring system that provides real-time monitoring of anchor location and movement, enhancing boating safety and peace of mind. The system includes an anchor buoy equipped with GNSS positioning, utilizing GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo satellites for meter-level accuracy. A LoRa connection ensures continuous communication between the buoy and a control unit on the boat, even if the boater's smartphone loses connection. The system alerts boaters via a dedicated mobile app if the anchor moves beyond a defined safety radius, enabling timely response to prevent accidents.

Features

Real-time anchor position monitoring using a GNSS-enabled buoy

LoRa connectivity between the buoy and the boat's control unit for reliable communication

Mobile app for iOS and Android devices that displays anchor position and sends alarm notifications

Adjustable anchor alarm radius to customize safety parameters

24/7 visibility of the buoy with 3M reflective strips for nighttime detection

Wireless charging for the buoy via the control unit

Up to 48 hours of battery life for continuous monitoring

Trip line with 400 kg breaking strength

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes boat owners, captains, and maritime enthusiasts who prioritize safety and seek a reliable solution for monitoring their anchor position.

Revenue Model

Vision Anchor generates revenue through direct sales of the VisionAnchor S smart anchoring system, priced at 999€, with reservations available for future production batches.