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St. Petersburg, FL

Expanding water-based delivery services to connect boaters with waterfront vendors nationwide.

• First mover advantage: The only water-based e-commerce platform delivering directly to boaters.
• Proven demand: Thousands of successful deliveries show strong and growing consumer interest.
• Scalable operations: Jet ski-based fleets enable fast expansion into new markets.
• High-margin model: Premium delivery fees and exclusive vendor partnerships support profitability.
• Unique positioning: Bridges a gap that land-based apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash cannot address.

BoatBites is raising funds to expand its pioneering water-based delivery service, which connects boaters directly with waterfront food vendors. The company has created a category-defining logistics model that delivers meals, drinks, and other essentials straight to boats, sandbars, and marinas using agile personal watercraft fleets. This offering is designed to fuel the development of a broader waterfront economy where restaurants, marinas, and consumers benefit from streamlined access to goods and services that traditional land-based platforms cannot provide. By positioning itself as the first mover in this niche, BoatBites is focused on capturing strong early demand and scaling its operations beyond its initial market in Florida.

The company is building its growth strategy around delivery fees, vendor partnerships, brand collaborations, and membership options, creating multiple revenue streams that support profitability and scalability. With an emphasis on premium delivery experiences and exclusive collaborations, BoatBites aims to establish itself as a national leader in water-based e-commerce. This fundraising round supports expansion into new coastal markets by 2026, extending service across waterways where recreational boating continues to grow. By addressing an underserved market with a clear need, BoatBites seeks to provide both convenience for consumers and long-term value creation through a differentiated, high-margin business model.

Company Info

BoatBites is a water-based delivery platform providing food and essentials directly to boaters through fleets of personal watercraft.

BoatBites is a logistics and delivery platform designed specifically for waterways, offering food, beverages, and essential items directly to boaters at marinas, sandbars, and beaches. Unlike traditional delivery apps that operate on land, BoatBites uses agile fleets of personal watercraft to reach customers where roads do not exist. Its model is built around convenience and accessibility for recreational boaters, positioning itself as the first and only business-to-consumer water-based e-commerce delivery service.

The company generates revenue through delivery fees, vendor partnerships, sponsorships, brand collaborations, and membership programs. By connecting waterfront restaurants and vendors with customers on the water, BoatBites taps into an underserved market with limited competition. Operating first in Florida, the business aims to expand coast-to-coast, leveraging its early-mover advantage and scalable structure to establish a nationwide presence.