Arc Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2026

Four years ago, we were testing whether our first prototype would float. Today, Arc has been named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.

This recognition marks a waypoint in our mission to fundamentally upgrade the marine industry. Since 2021, we’ve focused on delivering the best experience on the water — better technology, better performance, better everything.

The industry was overdue

The marine industry hasn’t changed much in decades. Gas and diesel engines are expensive, unreliable, and cumbersome to maintain. For consumers, this translates to high logistical costs and frequent downtime. For commercial operators, required maintenance on diesel engines results in millions of dollars in annual losses.

Arc was built on the premise that electric propulsion is a performance upgrade. We deliver more torque, instant response, and zero fumes. Whether it is the Arc Sport outperforming traditional wake boats or the Arc Tug lowering operating costs for commercial fleets, the economics and performance make the decision easy.

Humble beginnings

Arc was launched to the public in 2021 with a $30M Series A to accelerate product development. This led to the first fleet on the water in 2022. The fleet of 25 sold out at a rapid pace, propelling Arc to develop the Arc Sport.

Early on, we committed to developing our batteries and software entirely in-house at our Los Angeles headquarters. By owning the core technology stack, we move at a pace traditional manufacturers cannot match.

Accelerated growth 2024 - 2026

The last two years have experienced rapid development. The Arc Sport was released in 2024, redefining what a wake boat could be with instant torque and no exhaust. In 2025, we entered the commercial space in partnership with Curtin Maritime, to bring eight hybrid-electric tugboats to the Port of Los Angeles. And that’s not all, we also announced the next model in our consumer lineup, the Arc Coast, a center-console boat for sandbars, fishing, swimming, and swimming.

What comes next

This recognition covers what Arc has already shipped. It does not cover what is currently in development. We are moving into more markets, larger vessels, and deeper technology layers.

The marine industry has a lot of catching up to do. We’re not close to done.

To test out the Arc Sport yourself, schedule a demo today.

Read the full Fast Company recognition here