The NZ startup building flying electric ferries - Vessev

January 26
17 mins

Episode Description

Is electric marine transport coming? We’re cruising above the waves aboard Vessev’s nine-metre EV hydro-foiling boat as the Kiwi company goes global in 2026. Chief executive and co-founder Eric Laakmann talks sustainable transport innovation and clean technology as the company ramps up production, preps for a capital raise, and sells into new countries. He believes it could be the next Kiwi startup to hit unicorn status.


This episode is available as a video on Spotify, YouTube and NBR.co.nz


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