Zero-emission
water transport
for modern cities
Harnessing electric, autonomous vessels to unlock waterways, cut congestion and steer urban mobility into the future.
We combine highly efficient electric propulsion with a modular vessel architecture to transform urban waterways. Our system scales effortlessly, from passenger ferries to goods delivery units, and can operate either with a human operator or fully autonomously.
© 2025 Avant Marine Aktiebolag
Issue & Opportunity
Modern cities designed around waterways face growing road congestion. It's time to reimagine urban mobility.
Unlock Waterways
Utilize underutilized urban water infrastructure for efficient transport
Reduce Congestion
Divert traffic from congested roads to open waterways
Zero Emissions
100% electric propulsion for sustainable urban mobility
Modern Cities, Waterways Re-imagined
Numerous modern cities are designed around waterways, yet road traffic congestion is an ever-growing issue. Many EU cities e.g. Paris, Stockholm, Madrid and Leuven are moving in the direction of banning or heavily restricting private vehicle access to city-centres. By diverting traffic from roads to water-based transport, we can reduce congestion, enhance the urban environment, and achieve substantial environmental benefits.
Stockholm
Extensive waterways perfect for sustainable transport
Amsterdam
Historic canals ready for modern electric vessels
Our Solution
A comprehensive platform combining electric propulsion, autonomous technology, and modular design for the future of urban mobility.
Electric Propulsion
Highly efficient electric motors powered by advanced battery systems for zero-emission operation
Autonomous Technology
Advanced AI systems enable fully autonomous operation while maintaining human oversight capability
Passenger Transport
Comfortable seating for up to 12 passengers with weather protection and accessibility features
Cargo Delivery
Modular design allows quick conversion for goods transport and last-mile delivery services
Scalable & Flexible Architecture
Our modular vessel platform is designed to adapt to any urban waterway challenge. From high-frequency passenger routes during rush hour to overnight cargo deliveries, the same core technology powers multiple use cases. This flexibility maximizes efficiency while minimizing operational costs for cities and operators.
- Modular Architecture
- Built on a flexible, scalable design that allows quick configuration for different operational roles.
- Plug & Play Modules
- Propulsion, energy, control, and sensor units can be added, replaced, or upgraded independently with minimal integration effort.
- Multi-Role Capability
- Supports passenger transport, goods delivery, and autonomous cleaning operations — all within the same core platform.
- Autonomous Operation
- Equipped for self-driving navigation and mission execution, enabling efficient, unmanned cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Ease of Maintenance & Upgrades
- Simplified servicing and future expansion through standardized interfaces and modular components.
- Future-Ready Integration
- Open architecture supports new technologies, AI-driven systems, and emerging smart-mobility solutions.
Making Water Transport Economically Viable
Our electric systems and autonomous control not only reduce environmental impact but also make water mobility economically competitive with traditional transport. Lower operating costs create a sustainable solution that’s accessible to everyone.
CO₂ savings compared to conventional diesel ferries
Water routes shorten travel distance, avoiding road traffic and bottlenecks
Electric operations and autonomous control reduce operating costs
Scale with Confidence
Start with a small fleet serving key routes, then expand organically as demand grows. Our modular architecture means you never over-invest upfront, yet you're always ready to scale.
- Start with 2-3 vessels, scale to 50+
- Add new capabilities without downtime
- Standardized parts reduce maintenance costs
Water Taxi via App
Request your ride in minutes. Our fully electric, autonomous vessel carries you across the water, docks itself at the pier, and recharges wirelessly—so you ride smoothly, affordably and emission-free. Experience the fastest way across the city’s waterways.
Collaboration Drives Innovation
We collaborate with leading companies, startups, research institutions, and universities worldwide to accelerate innovation and improve workflow efficiency. After securing initial funding from the EU, we continue to seek strategic partnerships, investors, and government grants to drive our growth and impact.
- Tech & Research Partners
- Co-develop next-generation modules and smart systems.
- Market Partners Worldwide
- Bring solutions to cities, ports and logistics networks worldwide.
- Financial Partners
- Explore co-investment, financing and joint ventures in high-growth mobility.
Our Partners
Leadership Team
Our founding team brings together diverse backgrounds in engineering, technology, and business. With both technical depth and entrepreneurial success, we know how to transform innovation into meaningful impact.
Mats Bjurefalk
Founder of Facitet AB, a medium-sized engineering company with a turnover exceeding 130 million SEK, operating in mechanical, electrical, and electronic design. Mats brings over 40 years of experience in product development, business leadership, and industrial innovation.
Hongxing Tian
A serial entrepreneur and high-tech investor who built a startup from scratch, secured $1.5 million in venture capital funding, and achieved a successful exit through acquisition. Hongxing brings deep insight into scaling businesses, marketing research and strategic partnerships.
Chuan Jin
Senior software developer, cloud infrastructure & DevOps specialist, and tech lead with over a decade of experience driving innovation at global companies such as Volvo, Ericsson, Telenor, Zeekr and Daimler, etc. Chuan has led technology teams generating about 20 million SEK in annual revenue, combining technical excellence with product-driven leadership.
Get In Touch
Join us to shape the future of sustainable transportation on water
"Modern electric and autonomous solutions will make short water transport much more energy-efficient than travel on land."
Mats Bjurefalk
CEO of Avant Marine
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