Ocean Aero

DefenceSeries DGulfport, USoceanaero.com

Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Jan 2026

Total raised

Undisclosed

Investors

7

About Ocean Aero

Ocean Aero, Inc. is focused on enhancing ocean exploration through innovative unmanned surface vehicles and software solutions, catering to a range of sectors including defense and energy. Established in 2012, Ocean Aero, Inc. is based in San Diego, US, and provides advanced unmanned surface vehicles for ocean exploration.Ocean Aero specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions aimed at enhancing ocean exploration efficiency. Their core offerings revolve around the TRITON, an advanced unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed for comprehensive data collection above and below the ocean's surface. This technology serves a diverse clientele, including defense, research, and energy sectors, primarily targeting applications in environmental monitoring, maritime security, and resource exploration. The TRITON is engineered to function autonomously, facilitating missions in a variety of challenging marine environments.Ocean Aero generates revenue through direct sales of its TRITON vehicles and associated software solutions to various commercial and governmental clients. The business model typically involves a combination of one-time sales and ongoing service agreements, which may include software updates, technical support, and maintenance services. Clients engage in a direct-to-business transaction structure, with contracts tailored to the specific needs of defense agencies, research institutions, and energy companies. Pricing strategies are aligned with the advanced technology and operational capabilities provided by their flagship products, ensuring competitive positioning in the market while addressing unique client requirements for oceanographic data collection. In January 2026, Ocean Aero, Inc.

Who invested in Ocean Aero

7 investors across 2 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Jan 20, 2026

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Jul 23, 2021

    Amount

    Undisclosed

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Ocean Aero

Who invested in Ocean Aero?

Ocean Aero has 7 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Ocean Aero raised?

Ocean Aero has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Ocean Aero last raise money?

Ocean Aero's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Jan 2026.

What does Ocean Aero do?

Ocean Aero is a defence company.

Where is Ocean Aero headquartered?

Ocean Aero is headquartered in Gulfport, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Ocean Aero?

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