Vessev raises $27M series a
Announced 21 August 2026
◆ The Round
Vessev raised $27M in series a funding, announced on 21 August 2026, led by Blackbird Ventures, with participation from GD1, Rypples, K1W1, Icehouse Ventures, Shasta Ventures, NZVC. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Vessev
New Zealand-based deep tech marine company that develops electric hydrofoiling vessels to reduce drag and improve range of battery-electric propulsion. Vessev is based in New Zealand and currently at series a stage, operating in Micromobility, Maritime Tech.
◆ Investors
LeadBlackbird Ventures
ParticipationGD1, Rypples, K1W1, Icehouse Ventures, Shasta Ventures, NZVC
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Vessev raise?
Vessev raised $27M in its series-a round, announced 2026-08-21.
Who invested in Vessev's series-a round?
The round was led by Blackbird Ventures, with participation from GD1, Rypples, K1W1, Icehouse Ventures, Shasta Ventures and NZVC.
What does Vessev do?
New Zealand-based deep tech marine company that develops electric hydrofoiling vessels to reduce drag and improve range of battery-electric propulsion.
Verified 21 August 2026 · Sources: public filings