# RESTUBE: Sporting goods, Ettlingen, Germany

> RESTUBE: RESTUBE is a German water safety company founded in 2012, known for designing and manufacturing compact inflatable flotation devices.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/restube (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

Germany · [Sporting goods startup](https://millionrounds.com/companies)

# RESTUBE

RESTUBE is a German water safety company founded in 2012, known for designing and manufacturing compact inflatable flotation devices.

Funding reported Last round: Equity crowdfunding

Sporting goods Ettlingen, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 43 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 600k as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Equity crowdfunding Apr 2016

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for RESTUBE has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About RESTUBE

RESTUBE is a German water safety company founded in 2012, known for designing and manufacturing compact inflatable flotation devices.

Established by Christopher Fuhrhop and Marius Kunkis after a kiteboarding incident, RESTUBE aims to enhance safety in water sports without the bulk of traditional life jackets. Headquartered in Pfinztal, Germany, the company has expanded its reach to over 25 countries, serving hundreds of thousands of customers. The flagship product, the RESTUBE device, is a belt-mounted buoy that inflates with a simple pull, providing a reliable flotation option for various water activities. RESTUBE offers a range of products tailored for recreational users, competitive athletes, and professional rescue services, including lifeguard models and certified swim buoys. The company also engages in B2B partnerships, supporting water safety initiatives and promoting sustainability through eco-friendly practices. With multiple awards to its name, RESTUBE continues to innovate in the field of water safety, delivering effective solutions for all who enjoy aquatic activities.

## What company datasets say RESTUBE raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **600k** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Equity crowdfunding**

Last round size **660k**

Last round date **Apr 2016**

Investors listed **1**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Yabeo Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/yabeo)

Each firm lists RESTUBE on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Sporting goods
- **Industry code:** NAICS 339920, 459110, SIC 3731, 3949, 5941
- **Region:** Baden-Wuerttemberg
- **Revenue:** 488k a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/restube)

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