Bowter

Bowter is a Swedish startup founded in 2020 that specializes in developing and renting electric, solar-powered boats.

The company aims to provide sustainable boating experiences that are accessible to everyone, regardless of prior boating experience. Bowter offers an automated mobile app for boat rentals, featuring ready-made routes, battery life planning, and AI Captain technology for navigation and local service integration. The flagship product, the EQ 500, is a luxury electric boat accommodating up to six people. It includes a large solar panel that serves as a swimming platform and is designed for low energy consumption. Bowter also has a FLEET investment program, allowing individuals and businesses to purchase boats managed by the company for rental purposes, with potential revenue sharing. With plans to expand its fleet to 100 boats in Sweden by 2023 and launch internationally by 2024, Bowter is targeting waterfront businesses and individuals for its services. The company has received recognition for its innovation and secured funding to support its growth.