# Arksen: Maritime, London, United Kingdom

> Arksen: Arksen is a UK-based marine adventure company founded in 2017 by Jasper Smith. Based in London, United Kingdom. Founded 2017.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/arksen (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Arksen

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

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Maritime London, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 23 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 6M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Feb 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## 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 all **6M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **7.9M**

Last round date **Feb 2024**

Investors listed **1**

## 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.

- Apr 2025 **$306K** UK share allotment
- Jun 2024 **$570K** UK share allotment
- Apr 2024 **$809K** UK share allotment
- Apr 2024 **$248K** UK share allotment
- Feb 2024 **$884K** UK share allotment
- Apr 2023 **$263K** UK share allotment
- Sept 2022 **$2.3M** UK share allotment
- Apr 2022 **$236K** UK share allotment
- Sept 2021 **$3.2M** UK share allotment
- Aug 2021 **$7.3M** UK 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
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/arksen)

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