Turnover: 1.6 million EUR (2018)

Country: France

French startup founded in 2007 and specialized in numerical simulation in hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics. The company offers design assistance in the maritime field: optimization of ship hulls, improvement of the energy efficiency of Renewable Marine Energies systems, assistance in the design of competition sailing boats, etc

Launched by a doctoral student from Centrale Nantes, the startup has joined the Centrale Audencia incubator. It is now a major player in digital simulation in the maritime field, and aims to continue its international growth. HydrOcean's references include prestigious clients such as CMA CGM, the world's third largest shipping company

In 2015, HydrOcean was acquired by Bureau Veritas, the world leader in inspection, certification and laboratory testing.