TYDE wins Qatari investor – Al Masdar Investment acquires majority stake

Munich, Germany - November 12, 2025 - Al Masdar Investment W.L.L, a leading Qatari investment firm under the chairmanship of Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, has acquired a 63% majority stake in TYDE GmbH, the German pioneer in zero-emission hydrofoil marine mobility and creator of THE ICON, co-developed with BMW.

THE ICON by TYDE

This strategic acquisition marks a major step in Al Masdar Investment’s mission to drive sustainable innovation and green technology across global industries, including mobility, energy, and advanced manufacturing. As part of the transaction, Al Masdar Investment will inject new capital into TYDE to finance the development of next-generation models and to support an aggressive global go-to-market strategy across luxury, commercial, and urban marine mobility sectors.

The agreement was signed in Munich, Germany, with Dr. Henrik H. Christiansen, Group CEO of Al Masdar Investment W.L.L, and Mr. Malte Liedtke, Group CTO, representing Al Masdar Investment, alongside Dr. Christoph Ballin, CEO and co-founder of TYDE GmbH, representing TYDE.

“Partnering with Al Masdar Investment allows TYDE to accelerate its mission to redefine marine mobility through sustainability and innovation. With this strategic alliance, we can scale our technology, expand globally, and bring zero-emission water transport to both private and urban markets faster than ever before,” said Dr. Christoph Ballin, CEO of TYDE GmbH.

TYDE’s proprietary hydrofoil technology reduces energy consumption by up to 80%, decreases greenhouse gas emissions by over 90%, and delivers a superior passenger experience through silent, smooth, high-speed flight above the water.

The partnership will also support urban water-mobility initiatives in Qatar and the wider MENA region, including potential deployment in Lusail, The Pearl, and Doha Corniche corridors.

About Al Masdar Investment W.L.L:

Al Masdar Investment is a Qatari-based private investment company focused on advancing sustainable and high-impact industries including AI, energy, mobility, food security, and defense technologies. The firm partners with visionary founders and global innovators to bring world-class solutions to the Gulf region and beyond.

About TYDE GmbH:

Based in Starnberg, TYDE is a technology-driven marine mobility company pioneering zero-emission hydrofoil yachts. TYDE vessels combine design excellence, advanced engineering, and sustainability to redefine luxury and performance on water. TYDE’s first model, THE ICON, was created in cooperation with BMW.

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