Founded in 2007 at Gouesnou (29), 3D Marine designs and markets boats for private and professional customers. In particular under the brands 3D Tender (semi-rigid and tender) and 3D Craft (with wheelhouse).
In the space of fifteen years, 3D Marine has successfully expanded on a competitive market thanks to an image of seriousness and a competitive price/quality ratio, with prices significantly lower than the competition for equivalent products. This price/quality ratio has been achieved thanks to a simple and efficient design, offering affordable and sturdy products.
3D Marine has grown in France and abroad thanks to a loyal and reliable distribution network (dealerships, importers, distributors), enabling it now to perform well in a turbulent market.
Context of the deal
True to its customized approach, AXIO has structured a hybrid transfer deal that allows Olivier Dalidec, advised by investment bank SEVENSTONES, to mark a milestone while at the same time reinvesting significantly. This deal also initiates the operational and capital-intensive transfer of the company to two chief executives, Samy Boubezari and Guillaume Labat, who joined the company respectively in 2021 and 2022. On completion of this deal, AXIO holds over 40% of the share capital.
The development plan is currently based on 3 main levers: geographical expansion (in France and abroad), expansion of the product catalogue and diversification of the customer base.
To achieve this ambition, 3D Marine will capitalize on the strengths that have underpinned its success, while structuring the teams in order to implement a more proactive marketing strategy and logistics better suited to high-growth volumes.
Key figures
25 models
2 brands
600 semi-rigid sold a year
3000 tenders sold a year