The Booking.com Backend
for Yacht Charter
Agencies.
Yacht Booking Hub is building the real-time infrastructure layer for the yacht charter industry, connecting yacht owners and charter agencies through standardized data, mobile-first workflows, and AI-powered matching.
€18B
Total Market
10+
Agencies Ready
100+
Yachts Pipeline
47
Active Listings
12
Inquiries Today
€94K
Monthly GMV
B2B SaaS
Charter Infrastructure
The Industry Runs on Broken Data.
Agencies and owners still work in a fragmented ecosystem that slows bookings and limits scale. The tools haven't kept up with the industry's growth.
Outdated Yacht Information
Availability, specs, and pricing are manually synced via email and spreadsheets — leading to double bookings and lost revenue.
Mobile-Unfriendly Platforms
Agents and owners operate from docks and marinas. Current tools are desktop-only relics that break on mobile.
Inconsistent Listings
No standard data schema means the same yacht appears differently across 10 platforms, confusing buyers and undermining trust.
Lack of Sales Analytics
Agencies fly blind — no pipeline visibility, no conversion tracking, no data-driven decisions. Revenue is left on the table.
These aren't edge cases. They're the daily reality for every charter agency in Europe.
See the Solution →A Real-Time Infrastructure
Layer for the Industry.
Yacht Booking Hub standardizes yacht data into a modern operating system for charter agencies — the missing backbone the industry has needed for a decade.
Avg. Time to Book
4.2 min
vs. Industry Avg
-78%
Real-Time Data Access
Live availability, instant pricing updates, and synchronized booking status across all connected agencies — no more manual syncing.
Standardized Data Layer
A universal schema for yacht data — specs, availability, pricing, media — so every integration speaks the same language.
Mobile-First Operations
Purpose-built for agents on the move. Manage inquiries, confirm bookings, and update listings from any device, anywhere.
AI-Powered Matching
Intelligent algorithms match client requirements to the right yacht instantly — improving conversion rates and reducing search time by 80%.
Why We Win.
Three structural advantages that build a defensible business — not just a product.
Data Standardization Moat
Once agencies and owners adopt our data schema, switching costs become prohibitive. Our standardization layer becomes the de facto industry format — a structural competitive advantage that compounds over time.
Every integration deepens the moat.
Relationship-Driven Distribution
The founders operate in the charter industry today. We don't need to cold-call — we're already inside the network. Warm introductions and trust-based distribution dramatically compress our customer acquisition timeline.
Insider access, not cold outreach.
AI Embedded Into Workflows
Our AI matching layer isn't a feature — it's embedded into the core booking workflow. As more agencies and yachts join, the model improves, creating a data flywheel that generic competitors cannot replicate.
Better data → smarter matching → more bookings.
Early Traction.
We haven't launched yet — but the demand signal is already clear. Founder-led distribution has built a warm pipeline before a single line of production code was written.
Agencies Already Interested
Warm pipeline built through direct founder relationships in the charter industry.
Verbal Commitments
Multiple agencies have verbally committed to onboard as soon as the platform is live.
Yachts Ready to Onboard
Through existing charter business relationships, 100+ yachts can be activated quickly.
Existing Charter Business
Founders operate an active charter business today — giving us real-world data and credibility.
We already have the relationships. We're not starting from zero — we're formalizing what already works.
— Dimitrije Pesic, COO & Co-Founder
Large Market, Clear Entry Point.
The global yacht charter market is massive and growing — and it has no dominant infrastructure player. We enter through agencies, own the data layer, and expand from there.
SOM
€8–12M
Global yacht charter market in 2024, encompassing all charter segments worldwide.
European and Mediterranean charter market — our primary geographic focus.
Realistic 3-year revenue target from agency SaaS fees and booking commissions.
Global market projected to reach €51.2B by 2032 — a 12.7% CAGR driven by rising affluence, experiential travel demand, and the digitization of charter operations.
Revenue Model Built for Scale.
Two complementary revenue streams that align incentives with customers and grow with the volume of bookings on the platform.
Stream 01
Yacht Owners
Commission on every confirmed booking generated through the platform.
Minimum commission floor ensures revenue on lower-value charter bookings.
Aligned incentives — we only earn when owners earn.
Stream 02
Charter Agencies
Full platform access, mobile app, analytics dashboard, and integrations.
Everything in Starter plus AI matching, priority support, and custom integrations.
Predictable recurring revenue — SaaS margins at scale.
€2,795
Min. Agency ARR
per seat
2.5%
Commission Rate
on bookings
~85%
Gross Margin
SaaS target
12mo
Payback Period
estimated
Founder-Led Go-to-Market.
We don't need a marketing budget to get our first 50 customers. We already know them.
Phase 01
First 50 Agencies
Founder-led sales targeting warm contacts in the Adriatic and Mediterranean charter markets. Onboard 50 agencies in the first 12 months using existing relationships and direct outreach.
12 months
Timeline
Phase 02
Supply Activation
Simultaneously onboard 500+ yachts through partner agencies and direct outreach to owners. Build the supply-side density needed to make the matching layer genuinely valuable.
500+
Yachts Target
Phase 03
Expansion Flywheel
More agencies attract more owners. More owners attract more agencies. The network effect kicks in as we expand to new geographies: Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Spain, and beyond.
5+
Markets
Distribution Advantage
“The best GTM is a warm intro from a trusted operator.”
Why Now.
Four converging forces are creating a narrow window to establish the infrastructure standard for the charter industry.
Fragmented Market
The charter industry has never had a dominant infrastructure platform. The window to establish the standard is open — but not forever.
Mobile-First Shift
Post-pandemic, both agents and clients expect mobile-native experiences. Legacy platforms built for desktop are losing users daily.
Real-Time Reliability
As charter volumes grow, the tolerance for manual processes collapses. Agencies need real-time data or they lose bookings to competitors who have it.
AI Improves Workflows
The AI wave is here. Agencies that adopt AI-assisted matching and forecasting today will outperform those that don't by 2026 — creating urgency to act.
The window closes
First-mover advantage erodes as incumbents upgrade
Market by 2032
Infrastructure owner captures disproportionate value
Dominant players
No Booking.com equivalent exists for yacht charter today
Growth Roadmap.
A clear 5-year path from seed-stage infrastructure play to European market leader and global expansion.
12 months
Platform Launch
50 agencies onboarded, 500 yachts live, full mobile app deployed
19 months
Market Validation
€500K ARR, Series A preparation, AI matching v2 live
30 months
Series A
Raise €3–5M, expand to Turkey, Greece, Spain markets
48 months
European Leader
500+ agencies, 5,000+ yachts, €5M+ ARR, API marketplace
60 months
Global Expansion
Caribbean, SE Asia expansion, €15M+ ARR, Series B or exit
12 months
Platform Launch
50 agencies onboarded, 500 yachts live, full mobile app deployed
19 months
Market Validation
€500K ARR, Series A preparation, AI matching v2 live
30 months
Series A
Raise €3–5M, expand to Turkey, Greece, Spain markets
48 months
European Leader
500+ agencies, 5,000+ yachts, €5M+ ARR, API marketplace
60 months
Global Expansion
Caribbean, SE Asia expansion, €15M+ ARR, Series B or exit
Investment Opportunity.
Round Size
€0.9M
Pre-seed funding round
Equity Offered
17%
Diluted equity stake
Platform development & engineering team build-out
First 50 agency acquisition & onboarding
AI matching layer development & training data
Mediterranean market expansion infrastructure
Key Terms
Full financial model, cap table, and investor deck available upon request. All materials shared under NDA.
Built by Operators Who
Know the Market.
We're not outsiders building for an industry we don't understand. We operate in it today — and we're building the tools we wish we had.
Dimitrije Pešić
COO & Co-Founder
Operator with deep roots in the Adriatic charter market. Manages active charter operations and has built the agency relationships that form our initial pipeline.
LinkedIn Profile
Miloš Kostić
Head of Technology
Full-stack engineer with experience building SaaS platforms and real-time data systems. Leads platform architecture, API design, and the AI matching layer.
Ivana Minić
Head of Sales
Charter industry sales specialist with a proven track record of closing agency and owner partnerships. Owns the go-to-market execution and agency onboarding funnel.
LinkedIn ProfileAdvisory Board
We are actively building our advisory board — seeking investors with maritime, SaaS, or marketplace expertise.
Join the Infrastructure
Layer of the Yacht Industry.
The window to build the standard is open. We're raising €0.9M to make it happen — and we're looking for investors who understand what it means to own the infrastructure layer.