# Applied Ocean Sciences funding: rounds and investors

> Applied Ocean Sciences has raised $256K across 1 round since 2021. Investors include National Science Foundation. Every round with its source.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-ocean-sciences (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Who invested in *Applied Ocean Sciences*

One round we have observed, with the one investor named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Climate Tech

Funding summary Updated 26 Oct 2026

**$256K** raised across 1 round since 2021, from 1 source

- **Latest round:** Grant, $256K Dec 2021
- **Investors:** 1

See who backed them

## The rounds

- **Dec 2021** Grant **$256K** [National Science Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nsf-small-business-innovation-research-small-business-techno) Source recorded

## Founders and team

From Applied Ocean Sciences's own website: 9 on the team.

- **Dr. Kevin Heaney** President / CEO
- **Alesha Rusk** Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- **Dr. Chris Verlinden** Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- **Dr. Emanuel Coelho** Chief Scientist
- **Dr. Jamie Wilson** Chief of Staff
- **James Murray** Chief Information Officer
- **Dr. EeShan Bhatt** Senior Scientist
- **Dr. Katie Verlinden** Senior Scientist (Atmospheric Science)
- **Dr. Paul Hursky** Senior Scientist (Acoustics / Signal Processing)

## Everyone who backed them

[National Science Foundation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/nsf-small-business-innovation-research-small-business-techno) Government **1** round

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## Quick answers about Applied Ocean Sciences

### Who invested in Applied Ocean Sciences?

Applied Ocean Sciences's investors include National Science Foundation.

### How much has Applied Ocean Sciences raised?

Applied Ocean Sciences has raised $256K across 1 round since 2021.

### When did Applied Ocean Sciences last raise?

Applied Ocean Sciences's most recent round was a Grant of $256K in Dec 2021.

### What was Applied Ocean Sciences's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $256K in Dec 2021, is also its largest on record.

### Who backed Applied Ocean Sciences first?

Applied Ocean Sciences's first round on record, in Dec 2021, was backed by National Science Foundation.

### What stage is Applied Ocean Sciences at?

Applied Ocean Sciences's latest named round is a Grant, in Dec 2021.

### Where is Applied Ocean Sciences based?

Applied Ocean Sciences is based in the United States.

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