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The founder and CEO of Yachting Ventures, Gabbi Richardson believes the dynamic of the yachting ecosystem is evolving dramatically. Previously riddled with supply issues, the industry is now benefiting from visionary founders and investors who recognise its immense potential. Yachting Ventures is at the vanguard of this transformation, uniting early-stage maritime companies with investors and catalysing growth. What started merely as a boat show activation has burgeoned into a robust platform encompassing investor tools and diverse initiatives that support companies as they expand beyond their initial stages.

The far-reaching implications of this grassroots transformation are that start-ups are reshaping the industry through artificial intelligence. These lean teams are achieving remarkable velocities, rivalling much larger organisations, and reaching revenue milestones earlier. As the UAE emerges as an epicentre for marine innovation, capital is trailing these promising start-ups. The most investable companies are those with potential applications beyond leisure and yachting.