Boundary Layer Technologies
Boundary Layer Technologies, based in Alameda, CA, specializes in developing zero-emission, high-performance electric foiling watercrafts, notably the Valo Hyperfoil, designed for agility and sustainability using advanced materials and technologies.
Company Overview
Boundary Layer Technologies, based in Alameda, CA, USA, operates within the Industrials industry with a particular focus on Climate. Launched in 2018, the company participated in Y Combinator's W19 batch. The team has a size of 5 and is active mainly in the United States of America and Canada, offering remote and partly remote work options. The company is engaged in building zero-emission foiling boats and ships aimed at next-generation water mobility.
Valo Hyperfoil
Boundary Layer Technologies has developed the Valo Hyperfoil, an ultra-performance electric foiling watercraft. The Valo Hyperfoil can accelerate from 0 to 45 mph in 8 seconds and can fly 2 feet above water at a speed of 58 mph, achieving this in complete silence and without generating waves or emissions. Made from high modulus carbon fiber composites, titanium, and ultra-high-strength stainless steels, the vehicle includes vegan leather seats and Skyride™, a proprietary flight control and stability system. It requires a half-day safety and vehicle operations training course and takes 3 hours for a full charge on a level 2 240v car charger. This model features fully retractable hydrofoils and can be transported on a standard trailer designed for personal watercraft.
Valo Hyperfoil Pricing and Reservations
The base production model of the Valo Hyperfoil is priced at $59,000. Boundary Layer Technologies offers a fully-refundable $500 deposit for reservations, with expected delivery in mid-2025 as part of their Block 2 production run. The company aims to provide customers with a seamless buying experience, including a half-day safety and operational training course integrated with each purchase.
Technological Integration
The Valo Hyperfoil by Boundary Layer Technologies incorporates cutting-edge engineering from various fields such as aerospace, motorsport, and America's Cup racing technology. The design focuses on being agile, sturdy, progressive, and timeless. This level of advanced technology ensures a zero-wake and zero-emission experience, marking a significant innovation in water mobility.