Autonomous navigation systems company Maritime Robotics has announced that it has raised US$12 million in new capital, following a funding round was co-led by the Nordic cleantech fund NRP Zero and the Norwegian state-owned fund Nysnø Climate Investment.
The funding round also included participation from Umoe and Holta Invest, as well as 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,” said Vegard Evjen Hovstein, CEO and Founder of Maritime Robotics.
“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.”
“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.”
Founded in 2005, Maritime Robotics is a developer of maritime autonomy systems and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for marine data acquisition. The company says that the new funding will be used to support its efforts to meet increasing demand for autonomous technologies in maritime, while scaling its operations globally.
