# Top 50 Maritime Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded maritime startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $3.8B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/maritime-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Saronic** Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saronic) Saronic designs and manufactures unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. *Founded* 2022 Austin, United States **$2.4B** last round Apr 2026
- 2 [**Quartermaster** Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quartermaster) Quartermaster is a maritime technology company focused on enhancing real-time maritime domain awareness. *Founded* 2023 Arlington, United States **$183M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**FINE** Fine manufactures a wide range of products, including automobile engines and automatic transmission washers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fine) Fine manufactures a wide range of products, including automobile engines and automatic transmission washers. *Founded* 2008 Busan, South Korea **$175M** last round May 2015
- 4 [**Xocean** XOCEAN is an Irish ocean data specialist founded in 2017, headquartered in Rathcor, County Louth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xocean) XOCEAN is an Irish ocean data specialist founded in 2017, headquartered in Rathcor, County Louth. *Founded* 2017 Dundalk, Ireland **$118M** last round Jan 2025
- 5 [**Spire Global** Spire Global is a space to cloud data analytics company utilizing satellites to provide maritime, aviation, and weather tracking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spire-global) Spire Global is a space to cloud data analytics company utilizing satellites to provide maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$110M** last round Apr 2026
- 6 [**Unseenlabs** Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unseenlabs) Unseenlabs is a French aerospace and defense company founded in 2015 by the Galic brothers. *Founded* 2015 Rennes, France **$92M** last round Feb 2024
- 7 [**Optics11** Maritime Defense and Energy Solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/optics11) Maritime Defense and Energy Solutions *Founded* 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$56M** last round Nov 2026
- 8 [**Neptune Robotics** Neptune Robotics develops and manufactures underwater drones designed for enterprises in the maritime industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neptune-robotics) Neptune Robotics develops and manufactures underwater drones designed for enterprises in the maritime industry. *Founded* 2018 Shenzhen **$52M** last round Sept 2025
- 9 [**Fan Pier** Located only steps away from downtown Boston, the Fan Pier offers luxury condominiums and premium office space with stunning views of the Boston Harbor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fan-pier) Located only steps away from downtown Boston, the Fan Pier offers luxury condominiums and premium office space with stunning views of the Boston Harbor. *Founded* 1993 Boston, United States **$50M** last round Oct 2011
- 10 [**bound4blue** bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and](https://millionrounds.com/company/bound4blue) bound4blue develops automated wind-assisted propulsion systems as a turnkey solution for all shipowners and shipping companies seeking to reduce fuel costs and *Founded* 2014 Spain, Spain **$44M** last round Dec 2025
- 11 [**Nautilus Labs** Nautilus Labs is a maritime technology company founded in 2016, focused on enhancing the efficiency of shipping through its AI-powered cloud platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nautilus-labs) Nautilus Labs is a maritime technology company founded in 2016, focused on enhancing the efficiency of shipping through its AI-powered cloud platform. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$34M** last round Mar 2022
- 12 [**Boats.com** boats.com is the leading online marketplace for buying or selling a boat.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boats-com) boats.com is the leading online marketplace for buying or selling a boat. *Founded* 1999 Miami, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Feb 2001
- 13 [**Echandia** The safest, most advanced heavy-duty energy systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/echandia) The safest, most advanced heavy-duty energy systems. *Founded* 2006 Stockholm, Sweden **$31M** last round Mar 2025
- 14 [**Andrenam** Andrenam is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/andrenam) Andrenam is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Hawthorne, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* - Hawthorne, United States **$28M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Ambassador Cruise Line** Ambassador Cruise Line's purpose is to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, & sustainably.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ambassador-cruise-line) Ambassador Cruise Line's purpose is to inspire and delight every guest to enjoy an authentic cruise experience effortlessly, & sustainably. *Founded* 2021 Purfleet, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Mar 2023
- 16 [**RAD Propulsion** RAD Propulsion is a marine technology company based in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, UK, founded in 2018 by engineers Rich Daltry and Dan Hook.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rad-propulsion) RAD Propulsion is a marine technology company based in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, UK, founded in 2018 by engineers Rich Daltry and Dan Hook. *Founded* 2018 Sarisbury Green, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Jul 2026
- 17 [**Libra** Libra is a specialized platform that provides expert insights, breaking news, and comprehensive guides on cryptocurrency taxation and regulatory compliance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/libra) Libra is a specialized platform that provides expert insights, breaking news, and comprehensive guides on cryptocurrency taxation and regulatory compliance. *Founded* 2014 San Francisco, United States **$23M** last round Aug 2018
- 18 [**Vessev** Vessev is a sustainable marine technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vessev) Vessev is a sustainable marine technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Auckland, New Zealand **$23M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**OceanWings** OceanWings is a French industrial startup founded in 2018, based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oceanwings) OceanWings is a French industrial startup founded in 2018, based in Paris. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$20M** last round Sept 2023
- 20 [**Ampera** AMPERA is a nuclear energy company dedicated to developing compact, factory-built power systems tailored for various applications, including AI, defense, indust](https://millionrounds.com/company/ampera) AMPERA is a nuclear energy company dedicated to developing compact, factory-built power systems tailored for various applications, including AI, defense, indust *Founded* 2025 Palm Beach Gardens, United States **$20M** last round Dec 2025
- 21 [**Daphne Technology** Daphne Technology is a Swiss climate deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on reducing methane emissions and other pollutants from gas-powered engines in l](https://millionrounds.com/company/daphne-technology) Daphne Technology is a Swiss climate deep-tech company founded in 2017, focused on reducing methane emissions and other pollutants from gas-powered engines in l *Founded* 2017 Ecublens, Switzerland **$19M** last round Apr 2026
- 22 [**Amon Maritime** Amon Maritime is a maritime project development company, working with leading technology, commercial, and financial partners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amon-maritime) Amon Maritime is a maritime project development company, working with leading technology, commercial, and financial partners. *Founded* - Sandefjord, Norway **$18M** last round Jul 2025
- 23 [**Arksen** Arksen is a UK-based marine adventure company founded in 2017 by Jasper Smith.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arksen) Arksen is a UK-based marine adventure company founded in 2017 by Jasper Smith. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Apr 2025
- 24 [**Vinssen** VINSSEN is a South Korean maritime technology company founded in 2017, focused on developing eco-friendly propulsion systems to reduce carbon emissions in the s](https://millionrounds.com/company/vinssen) VINSSEN is a South Korean maritime technology company founded in 2017, focused on developing eco-friendly propulsion systems to reduce carbon emissions in the s *Founded* 2017 Yeongam-gun, South Korea **$15M** last round Dec 2023
- 25 [**Shipfix** Shipfix operates as a data and community platform that helps with the operational efficiency in the maritime industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shipfix) Shipfix operates as a data and community platform that helps with the operational efficiency in the maritime industry. *Founded* 2018 Vincennes, France **$15M** last round May 2022
- 26 [**Starboard Maritime Intelligence** Starboard is a subscription-based software that offers teams an overview of maritime activity as well as robust analytical tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/starboard-maritime-intelligence) Starboard is a subscription-based software that offers teams an overview of maritime activity as well as robust analytical tools. *Founded* 2019 Wellington, New Zealand **$14M** last round Sept 2025
- 27 [**MLA College** MLA College is an education center that specializes in distance learning courses for the marine and maritime sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mla-college) MLA College is an education center that specializes in distance learning courses for the marine and maritime sectors. *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jul 2025
- 28 [**Sea Machines Robotics** Sea Machines Robotics is a Boston-based company specializing in autonomous maritime technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sea-machines-robotics) Sea Machines Robotics is a Boston-based company specializing in autonomous maritime technology. *Founded* 2017 Boston, United States **$12M** last round Feb 2024
- 29 [**Spinergie** Spinergie is a maritime technology company founded in 2016 in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinergie) Spinergie is a maritime technology company founded in 2016 in Paris. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$12M** last round Jun 2022
- 30 [**Zelim** Zelim is a global maritime technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, focused on enhancing search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea through AI-powered safety a](https://millionrounds.com/company/zelim) Zelim is a global maritime technology company based in Edinburgh, UK, focused on enhancing search and rescue (SAR) operations at sea through AI-powered safety a *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Sept 2025
- 31 [**Pyxis** Pyxis is a maritime electrification company based in Singapore, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pyxis) Pyxis is a maritime electrification company based in Singapore, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Singapore, Singapore **$10M** last round Dec 2025
- 32 [**ExploMar** ExploMar is a marine technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/explomar) ExploMar is a marine technology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Shanghai. *Founded* 2021 Shanghai, Hong Kong SAR China **$10M** last round Nov 2025
- 33 [**ACEL Power** ACEL Power is a clean-tech company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in electric outboard propulsion systems for the marine industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acel-power) ACEL Power is a clean-tech company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in electric outboard propulsion systems for the marine industry. *Founded* - Vancouver, Canada **$10M** last round Jul 2024
- 34 [**Maritime Launch Services** Maritime Launch is an aviation and aerospace services-based company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maritime-launch-services) Maritime Launch is an aviation and aerospace services-based company. *Founded* 2016 Halifax, Canada **$10M** last round Oct 2025
- 35 [**Carbon Ridge** Carbon Ridge is a climate technology startup based in Santa Monica, California, founded in February 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbon-ridge) Carbon Ridge is a climate technology startup based in Santa Monica, California, founded in February 2021. *Founded* 2021 Santa Monica, United States **$9.5M** last round Oct 2024
- 36 [**Signol** Signol is a London-based company specializing in workforce nudge technology and behavioral science.](https://millionrounds.com/company/signol) Signol is a London-based company specializing in workforce nudge technology and behavioral science. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Sept 2024
- 37 [**Avlino** Avlino is a private artificial intelligence and digital transformation company based in Matawan, New Jersey, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avlino) Avlino is a private artificial intelligence and digital transformation company based in Matawan, New Jersey, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Matawan, United States **$8.6M** last round Jul 2022
- 38 [**Vasco** Vasco provides voyage management software for maritime management.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vasco) Vasco provides voyage management software for maritime management. *Founded* 2021 Canada **$8.0M** last round Jan 2025
- 39 [**Syroco** Syroco is a climate technology company dedicated to decarbonizing maritime transportation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syroco) Syroco is a climate technology company dedicated to decarbonizing maritime transportation. *Founded* 2019 Marseille, France **$7.9M** last round Dec 2024
- 40 [**Bearing AI** Bearing AI is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming the maritime shipping industry through advanced artificial intelligen](https://millionrounds.com/company/bearing-ai) Bearing AI is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on transforming the maritime shipping industry through advanced artificial intelligen *Founded* 2019 Palo Alto, United States **$7.1M** last round Jun 2024
- 41 [**Ofiniti** Ofiniti is a digital platform that specializes in marine fuel bunkering operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ofiniti) Ofiniti is a digital platform that specializes in marine fuel bunkering operations. *Founded* 2024 Oslo, Norway **$6.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 42 [**Bulwark Dynamics** Bulwark Dynamics is a defense technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bulwark-dynamics) Bulwark Dynamics is a defense technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2025. *Founded* 2025 West Menlo Park, United States **$6.8M** last round Sept 2026
- 43 [**D-ICE Engineering** D-ICE ENGINEERING is a French deeptech company founded in 2015 in Nantes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/d-ice-engineering) D-ICE ENGINEERING is a French deeptech company founded in 2015 in Nantes. *Founded* 2015 Nantes, France **$6.5M** last round Jul 2024
- 44 [**DeepSea Technologies** AI-powered vessel optimisation for the maritime industry](https://millionrounds.com/company/deepsea-technologies) AI-powered vessel optimisation for the maritime industry *Founded* 2017 Athens, Greece **$5.9M** last round Jul 2021
- 45 [**Navier** Navier is an innovative maritime technology company based in Alameda, California, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced zero-emission electric hydrofo](https://millionrounds.com/company/navier) Navier is an innovative maritime technology company based in Alameda, California, focused on designing and manufacturing advanced zero-emission electric hydrofo *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$5.7M** last round Dec 2025
- 46 [**Mission Secure** Leading ICS cybersecurity company protecting clients in energy, defense, maritime & critical infrastructure from cyber attacks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mission-secure) Leading ICS cybersecurity company protecting clients in energy, defense, maritime & critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. *Founded* 2014 Charlottesville, United States **$5.6M** last round Jan 2021
- 47 [**Online Oceans** Online Oceans is a UK-based robotics and maritime technology company that specializes in autonomous ocean robots for data collection and maritime monitoring.](https://millionrounds.com/company/online-oceans) Online Oceans is a UK-based robotics and maritime technology company that specializes in autonomous ocean robots for data collection and maritime monitoring. *Founded* 2025 Christchurch, United Kingdom **$5.4M** last round Apr 2026
- 48 [**Inyanga Marine Energy Group** Inyanga Marine Energy Group is a UK-based company specializing in offshore renewable projects, with its main operations in Falmouth, Cornwall, and additional of](https://millionrounds.com/company/inyanga-marine-energy-group) Inyanga Marine Energy Group is a UK-based company specializing in offshore renewable projects, with its main operations in Falmouth, Cornwall, and additional of *Founded* 2017 Penryn, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Jul 2025
- 49 [**ioCurrents** ioCurrents is a Seattle-based maritime data analytics company founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iocurrents) ioCurrents is a Seattle-based maritime data analytics company founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Seattle, United States **$5.0M** last round Mar 2019
- 50 [**Snag-A-Slip** Snag-A-Slip is an online platform that allows boaters to search for, compare, and book marina slips and moorings easily from their desktop or mobile devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snag-a-slip) Snag-A-Slip is an online platform that allows boaters to search for, compare, and book marina slips and moorings easily from their desktop or mobile devices. *Founded* 2015 Baltimore, United States **$4.8M** last round Sept 2017

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