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. Designed for the cities of today and tomorrow, our platform serves people, goods and services alike.

Water Taxi
v0.1
From
Lindholmsdockans Hamn
To
Asperö Östra
Estimated Cost
52 SEK
Duration
25 min

© 2025 Avant Marine Aktiebolag

Issue & Opportunity

Mordern 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.

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Efficiency
Shorter distance across water rather than road around water, and less traffic.
Environmental Consideration
Internal combustion engine will be banned according to EU regulations.
Competitive
Transportation on water will become competitive with modern technology.

Water Taxi

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.

Autonomous Driving

Advanced sensor fusion and AI-powered navigation enable safe, self-driving operation in dynamic water environments.

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Fully Electric

A zero-emission electric propulsion system delivers quiet, efficient, and sustainable performance with minimal operating costs.

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Wireless Charging

Inductive dock charging technology allows effortless, cable-free energy transfer for continuous, low-maintenance operation.

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Data Tells

A good alternative

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Reduced Emissions
Up to 90 % CO₂ savings compared to conventional diesel ferries.
Shorter Journeys
Water routes shorten travel distance by up to 30 %, avoiding road traffic and bottlenecks.
Lower Cost
Electric operations and autonomous control reduce operating costs by up to 40 %, making water mobility economically competitive.
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Modular Design

Scalable Multi-purpose Platform

Built on a modular and scalable architecture, the system supports rapid configuration for multiple use cases — from passenger and cargo transport to autonomous surface cleaning. Each functional module, including propulsion, energy storage, control, and sensor units, can be independently installed or upgraded. This plug-and-play approach ensures seamless adaptability, simplified maintenance, and future-proof integration of new technologies.

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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.

Collaboration

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.
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Our Partners

riselighthouseenergimyndighetenRegion Västra GötalandEuropean CommissionTechnity ABDiploiChalmers University of TechnologyUniversity of OsloAalborg UniversityBusiness Region GöteborgsspaRegion HallandATQTA ABHalmstads kommunUniversity of GothenburgHögskolan i Halmstad

About

Leadership Team

We’re a diverse founding team with a strong track record in engineering, technology, and business growth. Together, we combine deep technical expertise with proven entrepreneurial success — Our team brings real-world experience in turning innovation into impact. Now we’re channeling that expertise to revolutionize mobility on the water.

  • Mats Bjurefalk

    CEO & Co-founder

    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

    Co-founder

    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

    Co-founder

    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.

Contact

Get In Touch

Address
Älgvägen 10
439 37 Onsala, Sweden

“Join us to shape the future of sustainable transportation on water.”

Mats Bjurefalk
CEO of Avant Marine

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