Marine tech startups draw $3B in new funding
Over the past year, investors have poured close to $3 billion into marine-focused startups, with Saronic—an autonomous sea vessel company—leading the way. Saronic raised $1.75 billion at a $9.25 billion valuation and plans to build a major shipyard in Texas. Other well-funded names include China’s Seahi Robotics and Rhode Island’s Regent, each bringing in over $100 million for sea robotics and high-speed marine vehicles.
- Saronic raised $1.75B, now valued at $9.25B
- Regent added $120M in equity, $120M in debt
- Seahi Robotics pulled in $150M in Series A
- Top areas include autonomous vessels and sea robotics
- Major investors: Kleiner Perkins, a16z, Founders Fund
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