L'esprit Cruises
About this raise
L’esprit Cruises, with a valuation of $5 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company aims to create unique cruising experiences with its super yachts. L’esprit Cruises’ commercial super yachts will be eco-friendly, electric-powered, and sail-assisted. The company plans to let its guests enjoy the pleasures of luxury cruising without the high costs and time commitments. Gordon Merritt and Deborah Claxton founded L’esprit Cruises in June 2017. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $124,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for ship design general arrangements, ship design engineering plans, and administrative costs.
Investment Overview
Invested : $73,212
Deal Terms
Total Commitments
- Platform
- Wefunder
- Start Date
- 11/15/2023
- Close Date
- 04/02/2025
$50,000
$124,000
$100
SAFE
Early Stage
RegCF
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
20%
Company & Team
Company
- Year Founded
- 2017
- Industry
- Transportation, Automotive, Aviation, & Aerospace
- Tech Sector
- Distribution Model
- B2C
- Margin
- Low
- Capital Intensity
- High
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Funding history
- Total Prior Capital Raised
- $0
- VC Backed?
- No
| Close Date | Platform | Valuation | Total Raised | Security Type | Status | Reg Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 | Wefunder | $5,000,000 | $73,212 | SAFE | Funded | RegCF |
