Maritime Robotics gets USD 12 million funding for international expansion

Maritime Robotics, Norway-based developer of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and Autonomous Navigation Systems, announced a USD 12 million capital raise. The funding round was co-led by the Nordic cleantech fund NRP Zero and the Norwegian state-owned fund Nysnø Climate Investment, with significant participation from Umoe AS and Holta Invest. The round also saw strong support from employees and existing shareholders.

🎤 “We greatly appreciate the unwavering support from our employees and existing shareholders, reinforcing confidence in the company’s acceleration and expansion into global markets. We are also thrilled to partner with NRP Zero, Nysnø Climate Investment, Umoe and Holta Invest in the next phase of our company’s growth journey,” says Vegard Evjen Hovstein, CEO & Founder of Maritime Robotics.

Founded in 2005, Maritime Robotics has a long history of developing and selling maritime autonomy solutions and turn-key USVs for marine data acquisition, serving key markets across the mapping & surveying, defense & security, energy and transportation & logistics sectors. As the market for maritime autonomous vessels continues to grow rapidly, the funding will support the company’s efforts to meet increasing demand while scaling its operations globally.

🎤 “As the maritime industry undergoes a transformation, seeking safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient solutions, we are excited to be in a position to scale our operations, expand our technological capabilities, strengthen our global presence and create maximum value for our long-standing customers and partners,” adds Vegard Evjen Hovstein.

Maritime Robotics has built an extensive track record of operational success across multiple sectors, with USVs currently in operations worldwide. By leveraging an innovative product portfolio and technology that enable remote onshore control and monitoring of USVs and integrated third-party vessels, Maritime Robotics delivers substantial value for customers in the form of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) advantages for its workforce, cost-savings from increased operational efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions, as well as enhanced operational capabilities.

📃📷 Source: Maritime Robotics