Caravelo
Hospitality / Sustainable Tourism
Caravelo upgrades every beach umbrella! Our "Umbrella Add On" provides solar-powered charging, a table, and secure storage, transforming the guest experience and boosting your business's sustainability.
Caravelo
Detailed presentation
In today's hospitality market, guests demand convenience and sustainability. Caravelo answers this need with the "Umbrella Add On," a revolutionary device that attaches to any umbrella. It provides autonomous solar-powered USB charging, a secure locker, and a practical table. Our solution enhances the customer experience, increases efficiency for hotels and beach bars, and champions green technology, allowing for a direct and cost-effective upgrade of your amenities without replacing existing equipment.
The problem
Beachfront hotels and beach bars face a significant service gap at the sunbed. Guests, equipped with multiple electronic devices, lack convenient charging options, while also having no secure place to store personal items. At the same time, hospitality businesses are under pressure to adopt sustainable and energy-efficient solutions to meet modern demands. Existing solutions are either standalone (e.g., power banks) or require purchasing expensive, integrated umbrella systems, creating cost and compatibility barriers. Furthermore, the physical footprint of hotels on beaches and pools is limited, making any solution that better utilizes the existing space highly attractive. This gap highlights the need for a flexible, universally adaptable, and sustainable solution that upgrades existing amenities without requiring equipment replacement.
Our proposal
Caravelo introduces the "Umbrella Add On," an innovative, multi-functional device that universally attaches to any umbrella pole (70mm-132mm diameter). This autonomous, cylindrical unit instantly transforms existing outdoor furniture into a smart service hub. Powered entirely by flexible solar panels, it features USB charging ports, a wireless charging surface, a secure storage compartment, and a stable surface that functions as a table. Our solution eliminates the need for costly infrastructure replacement, allowing hospitality businesses to economically enhance their guest experience while promoting sustainability through the use of renewable energy.
The Team
Pantoleon Karvelis
Pantoleon Karvelis
Founder
Pantoleon Karvelis is an experienced Mechanical Engineer from Mercedes-Benz, where he worked on revolutionary car propulsion systems. His passion for problem-solving and expertise in so... ...
Pantoleon Karvelis is an experienced Mechanical Engineer from Mercedes-Benz, where he worked on revolutionary car propulsion systems. His passion for problem-solving and expertise in solar technology are the driving force behind the innovative design of the "Umbrella Add On," combining sustainability with practical applications for the hospitality industry.
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Ilektra Fronista
Ilektra Fronista
Ilektra Fronista is a Project Manager at Coventry University who has successfully supported over 250 Start-ups & SMEs in accessing European funding. Her experience in project management... ...
Ilektra Fronista is a Project Manager at Coventry University who has successfully supported over 250 Start-ups & SMEs in accessing European funding. Her experience in project management, business development, and strategic scaling is crucial for Caravelo's commercial journey and expansion into international markets.
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Xristos Stamatis
Xristos Stamatis
Xristos Stamatis is a Systems Engineer at TCB AVGIDIS AUTOMATION SA, specializing in automation systems for the Oil and Gas industry. He combines deep technical expertise with a strong... ...
Xristos Stamatis is a Systems Engineer at TCB AVGIDIS AUTOMATION SA, specializing in automation systems for the Oil and Gas industry. He combines deep technical expertise with a strong passion for sales, showcasing an ability to bridge the gap between complex engineering solutions and client-focused business development.
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