United Kingdom · Maritime startup

Arksen

Arksen is a UK-based marine adventure company founded in 2017 by Jasper Smith.

Funding reportedLast round: Series A

MaritimeLondon, United Kingdom

About Arksen

Arksen is a UK-based marine adventure company founded in 2017 by Jasper Smith.

The company focuses on delivering premium adventure machines, gear, and experiences for explorers. Arksen operates with a commitment to ocean conservation and aims to inspire a lifestyle centered on adventure and environmental stewardship. It is headquartered in London and employs approximately 11–50 people. Arksen offers a range of services, including custom vessel design and engineering for explorer yachts, bespoke adventure experiences, and support for marine research and conservation initiatives. The company is a founding partner of Yachts for Science, which utilizes explorer vessels for scientific research and educational projects. Arksen also promotes an adventure-focused lifestyle through its performance apparel and gear, designed for durability in extreme environments. Its target audience includes curious explorers, adventure families, scientific researchers, and high-net-worth individuals seeking unique experiences.

What company datasets say Arksen raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all6Min the source's currency
Rounds2
Last roundSeries A
Last round size7.9M
Last round dateFeb 2024
Investors listed1

Funding filed with regulators

Arksen filed 10 raises, $16M in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

  1. Apr 2025$306KUK share allotment
  2. Jun 2024$570KUK share allotment
  3. Apr 2024$809KUK share allotment
  4. Apr 2024$248KUK share allotment
  5. Feb 2024$884KUK share allotment
  6. Apr 2023$263KUK share allotment
  7. Sept 2022$2.3MUK share allotment
  8. Apr 2022$236KUK share allotment
  9. Sept 2021$3.2MUK share allotment
  10. Aug 2021$7.3MUK share allotment

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Sector
Maritime
Industry code
NAICS 336214, 336612, 315250, SIC 3731
Region
England
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