Maritime Robotics secures USD 12 million in growth capital to accelerate international expansion
Maritime Robotics – the leading provider of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and Autonomous Navigation Systems in the maritime industry has today 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.
Maritime Robotics is expanding rapidly in existing and new markets, with multiple open positions currently available. Visit Maritime Robotics’s homepage to learn more about the company and explore its technology and solutions as well as potential career opportunities.
For further information, please contact:
Vegard Evjen Hovstein, CEO & Founder, Maritime Robotics AS, tel: +47 934 32 641
About Maritime Robotics AS
Maritime Robotics is a leading provider of advanced autonomous technology, enabling safe, sustainable and cost effective maritime operations and applications. Since 2005, Maritime Robotics has developed and delivered Autonomous Navigation Systems and Uncrewed Surface Vessels to customers worldwide, enhancing the operational capabilities for various maritime applications, including marine mapping and surveying, environmental monitoring, surveillance and inspection, and more.