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Boat

Recognised as a significant worldwide media group serving the superyacht industry, Boat International Media provides information and data services across traditional print, digital media and high quality events.

Date of investment
November 2013
Cost of investment
£3,300,000
Pembroke proceeds
£4,600,000
Return
1.4x

Pembroke VCT has exited Boat International Business Media as it becomes part of Informa Group. Following an investment of £3.3 million, Pembroke has received exit proceeds of £4.6 million.

The agreement comes at an exciting time for BOAT International Media, which has seen significant growth across its print, events, digital and data businesses in recent years.

Boat is an international media group serving the superyacht industry through the publication of BOAT International and BOAT International US Edition, the definitive guides to luxury yachts and yachting lifestyle. The company also owns the award-winning data provider BOAT Pro, and organises globally renowned events ranging from the World Superyacht Awards to the Superyacht Design Festival.

Innovation in the maritime industry
Serving the superyacht sector with information and events

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