Slovak Boat Rental Startup Boataround Achieves First Profit, Rejects Czech Billionaire Offer

Boataround.com, a Slovak startup that operates as a boat rental platform similar to Booking.com for yachts, has achieved its first operational profit in early 2024 after eight years of operation. The company, founded in 2016 by Pavel Pribiš and Jana Escher, has experienced success in the German market and recently rejected an acquisition offer from Czech billionaires. The startup operates in the leisure travel sector, connecting boat owners with customers seeking yacht rentals for vacations. The achievement of profitability marks a significant milestone for the Bratislava-based company, which has grown from a small startup to a platform with international reach. The rejection of the Czech investment offer suggests the founders remain confident in their business model and growth prospects, preferring to maintain independent control of their operations.