Company: Neo Yachting, Sparfell
Business Type: Holiday & Travel
UK & International Business Sales and M&A News
Sparfell Group has acquired a strategic equity stake in Neo Yachting, marking a natural step in the Group’s continued development as an international provider of fully integrated services.
Neo Yachting, founded and led by Nicolas Valin, specialises in yacht charter, sales, management, and new build/refit. Founded in 2009, the company offers yacht sale and purchase, charter, charter management, yacht management or consulting, delivering fully bespoke yacht charter experiences, from selecting the ideal yacht and crew to designing personalised itineraries and destinations. Headquartered in Nice, Neo Yachting is also present in Hamburg, Helsinki, Hong Kong, Praha, Singapore, Split, Stavanger & Zürich.
Valin, Founder and CEO of Neo Yachting, said:
“This was a natural evolution for Neo Yachting. Sparfell and Neo Yachting have worked closely together for several years, and we share the same values. We have identified a wide array of synergies that will allow us to provide an enhanced client experience and build stronger solutions.
“Joining Sparfell Group allows us to grow internationally while preserving the identity and service culture that define Neo Yachting.”
Nicolas Valin - Founder and CEO of Neo Yachting
Neo Yachting will continue to operate under its recognised identity, with Nicolas Valin remaining CEO.
Sparfell is a one-stop shop for luxury travel and lifestyle services, offering tailored solutions across private aviation, yachting, VIP transfers, travel arrangements, and other high-end concierge services. Founded in 1950 and HQ in Geneva, it offers a charter fleet totalling 35 aircraft.
Clément Lacoste, Sparfell Lifestyle Managing Director, commented:
“Many of our clients already trust Sparfell to support them across different aspects of their lives and assets, and yachting was a natural extension of that relationship. Neo Yachting was already a trusted partner, including for shared clients, so strengthening our collaboration was a logical next step.”
Clément Lacoste – Sparfell Lifestyle Managing Director
This announcement follows several years of close collaboration between Sparfell and Neo Yachting, strengthening an already established relationship and expanding the range of services available to clients.
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