Global Economic Overview
The global yacht market represents a thriving luxury sector valued at $12.4 billion in 2024, with projections indicating growth to $17.06 billion by 2030 at an annual rate of 6.65% .
North America dominates the market with a 37.3% share, though emerging regions like Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are experiencing significant growth driven by increasing wealth and demand for luxury experiences. The Superyacht segment shows particularly strong momentum, with sales in the Western Mediterranean nearly tripling from 11 units in Q1 2024 to 27 in Q1 2025.
Italy stands as the undisputed leader in luxury yacht manufacturing, holding a commanding 54% of the global superyacht market share and delivering half of all vessels over 24 meters worldwide. The country’s maritime heritage translates into world-class craftsmanship through renowned shipyards including Ferretti Group, Azimut-Benetti, Sanlorenzo, and Fincantieri Yachts. Other major global players include Dutch builder Feadship and German manufacturer Lürssen Werft. The industry continues to evolve with Italian excellence in design and engineering maintaining its central role in shaping the future of luxury yachting worldwide.
Driven by our team’s extensive experience within the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem, including the acceleration of hundreds of companies, D.gree leverages Design Thinking as a core principle, bringing a pragmatic and results-oriented methodology to yachting. Our technical team operates within driving distance of major Silicon Valley tech companies, fostering direct collaboration and integration. This proximity is key to how D.gree’s V.26 incorporates advanced robotic solutions from Nvidia, cloud platforms empowering SW-defined Architectures like AWS, and specialized databases such as TD Engine.
We are living at the edge of the Physical AI revolution, and we have seamlessly plugged it into the foundational data we have collected at sea.
D.gree’s impact on accelerating shipyards is exemplified through its strategic collaboration with top-tier players like Sanlorenzo, a renowned leader in luxury yacht manufacturing. Building on the foundational expertise gained from SailADV’s decade-long experience in advanced yacht monitoring and data analytics – which already serviced over 200 vessels and flagship projects for Sanlorenzo and others – D.gree now elevates this partnership. Together with RINA, D.gree and Sanlorenzo are pioneering the first-ever “Digital Yachting Certification” for new builds. This initiative validates the tangible benefits of digital twin technology and advanced data collection from the early design stages, providing Sanlorenzo with unparalleled insights for performance optimization, predictive maintenance, and sustainable operations. This collaboration underscores D.gree’s role not just as a technology provider, but as a key enabler for leading shipyards to achieve new benchmarks in innovation, efficiency, and future-proof certification within the global luxury yacht market.
D.gree’s commitment to transforming the yachting industry is further demonstrated through its extensive collaboration with the Azimut-Benetti Group, a global powerhouse recognized as the world’s largest producer of mega yachts for over two decades. Building on the deep insights from SailADV’s legacy, D.gree has fostered a unique connection with over a hundred of Azimut-Benetti’s experienced captains. This direct engagement was crucial for co-creating and defining advanced digital onboard and remote technologies. By actively involving those who navigate and manage these sophisticated vessels daily, D.gree ensures that its solutions are not merely innovative, but genuinely user-centric and impactful.
Partnering for the Future of the Yachting Industry
D.gree is committed to extending the benefits of its advanced digital solutions to a wider spectrum of shipyards. We believe that innovation thrives through collaboration, and our adaptable technology stack is designed to integrate seamlessly with various operational scales and specific needs. Whether you are a historic shipyard looking to modernize your processes, a specialized builder focused on niche markets, or an an emerging player aiming for global competitiveness, D.gree offers the tools and expertise to accelerate your digital transformation.
We invite all forward-thinking shipyards to join us in shaping the future of yachting, empowering craftsmanship with software platforms and AI deterministic products making life at sea even more safe and enjoyable.