Vela
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Nov 2026
Total raised
- $0.5M
Investors
- 2
About Vela
Founded in 2022 and based in France, Sail For Goods SAS, doing business as VELA, operates as a wind-powered boat maker. The company was founded by its president, Pierre-Arnaud Vallon, Michael Fernandez, Francois Gabart, Pascal Galacteros, and Thibault Charles. VELA designs, builds, and operates cargo ships powered primarily by wind energy. The company develops fast-sailing ships for cargo transportation between Europe (France) and the USA. The firm’s wind-powered ships reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-powered vessels.
Who invested in Vela
2 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Nov 5, 2026
Amount
$0.5M
Investors
Questions about Vela
Who invested in Vela?
Vela has 2 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Vela raised?
Vela has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Vela last raise money?
Vela's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Nov 2026.
What does Vela do?
Founded in 2022 and based in France, Sail For Goods SAS, doing business as VELA, operates as a wind-powered boat maker.
Where is Vela headquartered?
Vela is headquartered in France.
Which VCs invest in companies like Vela?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Index Ventures, Forbion, European Investment Bank and Balderton Capital back ship building & repair companies at Vela's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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