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‘Marine Business of the Year’ celebrates win with launch of next generation boating navigation app

Marine technology company savvy navvy - founded by Dorset entrepreneur Jelte Liebrand  - has been crowned ‘Marine Business of the Year’. The accolade was announced... READ MORE »

"I'm blown away" - Navigation app CEO hails most successful crowdfunding round to date

savvy navvy is celebrating its fastest overfunding to date on the investment platform Seedrs. Offers began pouring in within seconds of the Dorset marine technology... READ MORE »

Preparing to make a splash as savvy navvy app gets ready to launch fifth crowdfunder round

What could be the last crowdfunder for an innovative navigation app which has taken the global marine world by storm is set to launch in a matter of weeks. Often referred... READ MORE »

Marine tech founder charts his way to success with ‘Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year’ award

The Dorset founder of global marine technology company savvy navvy has been recognised as one of the UK's most exceptional business leaders. Jelte Liebrand was named... READ MORE »

'Please vote for us' says the only Dorset-based finalist in 'People's Choice' category of awards

A Dorset marine tech business which has amassed around half a million users in 100 countries since 2017 for its navigational app is appealing for your support. Voting is... READ MORE »

Making a splash! savvy navvy secures global partnership with boat charter company Zizoo

savvy navvy, the Dorset-based marine technology company, has secured a global partnership with Zizoo, the world's largest boat rental platform. The tie-up will help... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Jelte Liebrand, Paul Harrison, Steve Witt, Cas Paton, CWD Hair, Beauty & Education

Four named as finalists in the 2022 Great British Entrepreneur Awards Four of Dorset's top businessmen have been named as finalists in the 2022 South West Great British... READ MORE »

Biz Bites: Arts by the Sea, savvy navvy, British Marine Conference and The CRUMBS Project

Arts by the Sea calls for artists to create big-scale festival spectaculars Arts by the Sea festival, Bournemouth’s annual celebration of art, culture, people and... READ MORE »

Boating app founder Jelte rides the crest of a wave after raising £1.35m from 832 investors

Talk about riding the crest of a wave. Avid sailor Jelte Liebrand, from Poole, still can’t quite believe the response from investors to the latest funding round for his... READ MORE »

Very savvy: Founder "blown away" as marine tech firm raises £1m+ in fourth crowdfunding

The founder of a marine technology company says he's "blown away" after a huge response on the investment platform Seedrs with offers still pouring in. savvy navvy... READ MORE »