Valo

Active · Cutting edge hydrofoil systems for boatbuilders

YC W19

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7signal of 100 · rising 1

went through YCProgram · this site+4
team of 3Team size · YC's directory+3.1

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About Valo

Valo build modular integrated hydrofoil systems for the worlds boatbuilders, allowing them to create fast, clean and quiet flying vessels that consume 15x less energy.

YC batch: W19 · Winter 2019
Status, per YC: Active
Category: Other
Team size: 3
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Checked: 7h ago

YC tags: Transportation, ClimateTech

Changes seen

WebsiteNov 2, 2026

Moved its website from boundarylayer.tech to none.

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Website linkNov 2, 2026

Website link changed from https://boundarylayer.tech to none.

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Valo in W19: 194 companies, 27% AI

Valo: questions

Which YC batch was Valo in?

Valo was in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch (W19).

Is Valo still active?

Y Combinator lists Valo as active.

Where is Valo based?

Valo lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.