# Ocean Aero

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ocean-aero

- Industry: Defence
- Headquarters: Gulfport, US
- Website: www.oceanaero.com/
- Latest round: Series D (Jan 20, 2026)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

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. The company has conducted 4 deals since its inception, with its most recent funding round occurring on July 23, 2021. The leadership team includes CEOs Datta Munde and Kevin Decker, who guide the company in its operations and strategic direction.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 markets its products primarily in North America, parts of Europe, and select regions in Asia, seeking to support its customers' increasingly intricate exploration needs while reducing operational costs and risks associated with ocean data collection.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. raised an undisclosed amount in series D funding from Lockheed Martin Ventures, Energy Innovation Capital, and Teledyne Technologies Inc., with participation from James Fisher and Sons plc and other unspecified investors. The company plans to use the January 2026 funding to expand production of its unmanned naval systems and accelerate development of new autonomous technologies.

## Funding rounds

- Series D, Jan 20, 2026 — Teledyne Technologies Inc., Energy Innovation Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, James Fisher and Sons plc
- Series C, Jul 23, 2021 — Community Development Venture Capital Alliance, Advantage Capital, Energy Innovation Capital, WTRMLN Labs, LLC

## Investors

- Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/community-development-venture-capital-alliance) — Series C
- Advantage Capital — Series C
- Energy Innovation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/energy-innovation-capital) — Series C, Series D
- WTRMLN Labs, LLC — Series C
- Teledyne Technologies Inc. — Series D
- Lockheed Martin Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lockheed-martin-ventures) — Series D
- James Fisher and Sons plc — Series D