- CEO
- Theofanis Stavros Kiriacoulis
- Full Time Employees
- 40
- Sector
- Transportation
- Industry
- Other transportation
- Address
- 7 Alimos Ave., P.C. Athens GI Greece 174 55
- IPO Date
- Apr 10, 1998
- Business
- Y/Knot Invest S.A. (YKNOT) engages in professional sea tourism, port management, and related real estate activities, with operations centered in Greece and diversified through its subsidiaries. The company is publicly listed on the Athens Exchange (ATSE) under ticker YKNOT and maintains a focus on yacht chartering, flotillas, bareboat and crewed charters, as well as the sale of yachts and ancillary services such as vehicle parking facilities. Founded in 1981, the group is headquartered in Athens, Greece, and its activities span across Greece and neighboring Mediterranean markets through its network of Greek Group companies and subsidiaries.
Main products and services
- Yacht chartering and marine tourism services: crewed charters, bareboat charters, flotilla programs, luxury yacht charters, and tailored sailing itineraries
- Vessel brokerage and sales: new and used yacht sales, brokerage services for private and commercial vessels
- Port and marina management: development, operation, and management of tourist ports and related marina facilities
- Related hospitality and auxiliary services: on-site parking facilities, ancillary leisure and tourism offerings, shore-side services for maritime clients
- Real estate and property services: management and development of real estate assets linked to maritime operations, including waterfront properties and land-based facilities
Latest major company changes
- Corporate name transition to Y/Knot Invest S.A. as part of a broad investment-oriented growth model and international expansion strategy
- Strategic restructuring involving centralization of commercial activity in Greece and consolidation of sales and chartering through Greek group entities, with interim gains from divestment of underperforming assets and growth focus on core operations in Greece
- Completion of share-related financing activities, including planned or executed rights issues and capital increases to fund expansion plans and improve liquidity
- Ongoing adjustments to ownership structure and subsidiary positioning, including transfers of participation in French and other European subsidiaries to streamline operations and reduce working capital intensity
- Ongoing partnerships and alliances within the maritime and tourism sectors to broaden service offerings and geographic reach
Additional context
- Industry and segments: leisure facilities, water transportation, and hospitality-related maritime services; primary segments include yacht chartering, port management, real estate tied to maritime activity
- Target markets: high-net-worth and institutional clients seeking luxury yachting experiences, charter customers, marina users, and regional maritime tourism operators
- Geographic operations: Greece and broader Mediterranean region; activities centralized in Greece with cross-border subsidiary structures
- Founding year and headquarters: founded in 1981; headquarters in Athens, Greece
- Subsidiaries and parent relationships: operates through a network of Greek Group companies; has holdings related to Kiriacoulis Mediterranean Cruises Shipping S.A. and related entities, with recent reorganizations affecting French and other European subsidiaries to optimize operations
Note: Information reflects publicly announced developments up to early 2026, including the name change to Y/KNOT Invest S.A. and consolidation of commercial activities, with ongoing capital and portfolio realignments to support Greece-focused growth and international expansion.