Candela
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Mar 18, 2026
Est. Valuation
$238M
Total Funding Raised
$122.7M
Momentum
Top 25%
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Company Overview
Candela is a marine technology company that manufactures electric hydrofoil boats and ferries designed to facilitate the transition to fossil-fuel-free marine transportation through advanced flight control systems and fully submerged hydrofoils.
Sector
Mobility, Transportation & Logistics
Verticals
Electric Vehicles, Clean Transportation, Maritime & Shipping, Public Transit
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
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Candela Comparables
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Candela Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Mar 18, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | Aug 12, 2025 | ||||
| Series C | Nov 21, 2024 | ||||
| Series C | Mar 19, 2024 | ||||
| VC Round | Aug 13, 2023 | ||||
Series B | Mar 20, 2023 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Candela Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| SEB Group | Series C |
| EQT Ventures | Series C, Series B, Series A |
| SEB Private Equity | VC Round, Series C |
| International Finance Corporation | VC Round |
| Swedish Transport Administration | Grant |
| Region Stockholm | Grant |
| EQT Ventures | Series C, Series B, VC Round, Series A |
Market signals
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- Apr 11, 2026
Boreal AS ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels.
- Apr 8, 2026
Sofia Graflund appointed as the new chief executive officer.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- is_developingSep 8, 2026
Candela Technology AB is developing electric hydrofoil vessels on Sep 4th '26.
- receives_financingAug 20, 2026
Candela Technology AB receives financing of $59M in round.
Candela Filings
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Is Candela a public or private company?
Candela is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Candela?
Candela is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is Candela worth (valuation)?
Candela's valuation is estimated at $238.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Candela stock?
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When was Candela's last funding round?
Candela's most recent funding round was Early Funding on March 18, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Candela?
Key investors in Candela include EQT Ventures, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, SEB Private Equity, International Finance Corporation, EQT Ventures.
Will Candela IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Candela.
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