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| 03.04.2026 | Autonomous Maritime Future: Saronic Lands $1.75 Billion | Saronic Technologies secured a landmark $1.75 billion in Series D funding. This catapults its valuation to $9.25 billion. Lead investor Kleiner Perkins spearheads the round. The capital fuels aggressive expansion of autonomous surface vesse... |
| 31.03.2026 | Saronic Raises $1.75 Billion in Series D Funding | Saronic Technologies, an Austin, TX-based defense technology company, raised $1.75 Billion in Series D funding, at $9.25 Billion valuation.
The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Advent International, Bessemer Venture... |
| 31.03.2026 | Saronic raises $1.75B at $9.25B valuation to gear up autonomous ship production
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| 31.03.2026 | Autonomous ship startup Saronic raises $1.75 billion in race to modernize U.S. military | Autonomous ship maker Saronic raised $1.75 billion and more than doubled its valuation to $9.25 billion.
The company is working closely with the Navy and aims to build more than 20 ships a year by 2027.
The U.S. government is leaning on inn... |
| 29.03.2026 | Overmatch Ventures: $250 Million Raised For Deep Tech, Defense And Space Fund II | Overmatch Ventures has raised an oversubscribed $250 million second fund, expanding its strategy of investing in early-stage deep tech, defense, and space companies. The new fund follows the firm’s $70 million debut vehicle, which has alrea... |
| 07.11.2025 | MVP Ventures: $125 Million Fund II Closed With Top Five Percent Performance | MVP Ventures announced the close of its second fund at $125 million, a significant increase from its $35 million debut fund. The new fund brings the firm’s total assets under management to more than $300 million. The early-stage venture cap... |
| 13.08.2025 | Leidos takes aim at maritime autonomy | Leidos is a longtime government contractor known for IT—as well as missiles and airport body scanners. But CEO Thomas Bell said the company is poised for a breakaway in maritime autonomy.
“We're not seen as at the vanguard of this, but we'r... |
| 30.07.2025 | Saronic Unveils Echelon: A Unified Platform for Mission Planning, Simulation, and Command-and-Control of Autonomous Surface Vessels | AUSTIN, Texas, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saronic Technologies today unveiled Echelon, a unified platform that enables advanced mission planning, high-fidelity simulation, and real-time command-and-control (C2) for its growing fleet of A... |
| 28.07.2025 | Glade Brook: Fourth Strategic Growth Fund Closed At $515 Million | Glade Brook Capital Partners has announced the final close of its Glade Brook Strategic Growth Fund IV (SG IV), securing $515 million in capital commitments, surpassing its $450 million target.
The fund, which focuses on growth equity inves... |
| 15.05.2025 | SignalRank Marks Two-Year Milestone with Strong Performance, Announces v4 of Investment Selection Model | Palo Alto, United States/California, May 15th, 2025, FinanceWire
SignalRank, the Palo Alto-based technology-driven venture investment platform, today announced several key milestones, including:
Two years of performance data for The SignalR... |
| 17.04.2025 | Houston VC funding surged in Q1 2025 to highest level in years, report says | First-quarter funding for Houston-area startups just hit its highest level since 2022, according to the latest PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. But fundraising in subsequent quarters might not be as robust thanks to ongoing economic turmoil,... |
| 02.04.2025 | As US Defense Tech Surges, Europe Lags | 3 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Last week, news broke that Anduril Industries — perhaps the poster child for defense tech startups — is considering plans to open a factory in the U.K.
The startup, valued now at $14 billion, recentl... |
| 25.03.2025 | Nexthop AI Locks up $110M Led by Lightspeed | 2 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Nexthop AI raised a massive $110 million round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.
The fresh round also included participation from Kleiner Perkins, We... |
| 21.03.2025 | Anora Group Plc: A Crucial Annual General Meeting on the Horizon | The clock is ticking down to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Anora Group Plc, set for April 15, 2025. This gathering is not just a formality; it’s a pivotal moment for shareholders and the company alike. The venue, Dance House in Helsin... |
| 19.03.2025 | Xfinity cranks up internet speeds in Southeast Texas at no extra cost | Here's some excellent news: Comcast has upgraded Xfinity Internet speeds for more than 20 million customers, including hundreds of thousands of Southeast Texas customers, for no additional cost.
Xfinity Internet tiers, and the NOW branded p... |
| 11.03.2025 | February's Investment Landscape: A Tale of Giants and Newcomers | February 2025 was a month of contrasts in the U.S. investment scene. While some venture capital firms took a breather, others surged ahead, making waves with significant funding rounds. The month was short, but the activity was anything but... |
| 10.03.2025 | Most-Active US Investors In February: General Catalyst Goes Big In Slow Month | 1 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
This is a monthly feature that runs down some of the most-active investors in U.S.-based companies, looks at some of their most interesting investments, and includes some odds and ends of who spent w... |
| 06.03.2025 | The Surge of Defense and Tech Funding: A New Era of Innovation | February 2025 marked a seismic shift in the funding landscape, with defense technology and cybersecurity startups leading the charge. The infusion of capital into these sectors reflects a growing recognition of their importance in an increa... |
| 06.03.2025 | The AI Funding Landscape: A Shifting Paradigm | The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is a bustling marketplace. It's a realm where innovation meets investment, and the stakes are sky-high. In this dynamic environment, the recent acquisition of Weights & Biases by CoreWeave stand... |
| 06.03.2025 | Defense Tech Startup Shield AI Hits $5.3B Valuation Mark | 4 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
The direct hits just keep coming for the defense tech sector.
Just a day after anti-drone tech startup Epirus raised a $250 million Series D, defense and aerospace startup Shield AI locked up a $240 ... |
| 05.03.2025 | Defense Startup Epirus Secures $250M For Anti-Drone Tech | 0 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Startup Epirus raised a $250 million Series D led by 8VC 1 and Washington Harbour Partners in the latest example of a defense tech raising big.
The Los Angeles-based company has developed a high-ener... |
| 04.03.2025 | The 10 Biggest Rounds Of February: Saronic And NinjaOne Lead Big Month | 3 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
This is a monthly feature that runs down the month’s top 10 funding rounds in the U.S. Check out January’s biggest rounds here.
February was another big month for big rounds. In fact, it took $200 mi... |
| 04.03.2025 | No Place Rivals The Bay Area For AI Funding, But Here Are The Closest Runners-Up | 3 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
If you want to start an AI company in the hottest hub for talent and innovation, you’ll inevitably wind up in the San Francisco Bay Area.
When it comes to startup investment, nowhere else comes close... |
| 24.02.2025 | Saronic Raises $600 Million at a $4 Billion Valuation
Only paid subscribers can comment on this post | Saronic is a defense technology startup revolutionizing naval and maritime operations with next-generation unmanned surface vehicles. By seamlessly integrating advanced hardware, AI-driven software, and autonomous capabilities, Saronic deli... |
| 19.02.2025 | Saronic Raises $600M in Series C Funding | Saronic Technologies, an Austin, TX-based developer of a shipyard designed to build autonomous ships for the hybrid fleet, raised $600M in Series C funding, at $4B valuation.
The round was led by Elad Gil with participation from General Cat... |
| 19.02.2025 | Saronic: $600 Million (Series C) Raised At $4 Billion For Autonomous Surface Vessels | Saronic Technologies announced it has closed $600 million of funding for its Series C round to advance its goal of redefining maritime superiority for the US and its allies. The funding round was led by Elad Gil and it values the company at... |
| 12.02.2025 | Defense Tech Venture Funding Gains Traction | 9 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Venture funding for defense tech startups grew last year, but despite some large and notable funding rounds the total amount invested was lower than some might have anticipated.
Funding to VC-backed ... |
| 26.12.2024 | First Resonance: A New Era in Digital Manufacturing | In the bustling world of digital manufacturing, First Resonance is making waves. The Los Angeles-based company recently secured $12.5 million in a funding round, pushing its total to $32 million. This funding is not just a number; it’s a li... |
| 25.12.2024 | First Resonance: Digital Manufacturing Solutions Company Raises $12.5 Million | First Resonance – a leader in digital manufacturing solutions – announced the closing of its latest funding round, led by Third Prime, with support from Craft Ventures, Blue Bear Capital, and E12. This round, which brings the total funding ... |
| 28.08.2024 | Parry Labs Raises $80M As Defense Tech Remains On A Tear | 5 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Defense tech startup Parry Labs completed an $80 million raise — the company’s first institutional investment round and just the latest in a string of big rounds to defense tech firms.
The round was ... |
| 15.08.2024 | More Early-Stage Startups Are Getting Minted As Unicorns | 12 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Just as it looks like the pace of creating new unicorns is once again picking up, so is minting them in earlier stages of funding.
Through July, 70 new unicorns — private companies valued at $1 bill... |
| 23.07.2024 | Saronic: Defense Technology Leader Raises $175 Million At $1 Billion Valuation | Saronic, a defense technology leader that designs and manufactures autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), announced a $175 million Series B funding round, putting the company’s valuation at $1 billion. And the funding round was led by Andreesse... |
| 19.07.2024 | The Week’s 10 Biggest Funding Rounds: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals And Human Interest Nab Largest Raises | 5 Shares Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Want to keep track of the largest startup funding deals in 2024 with our curated list of $100 million-plus venture deals to U.S.-based companies? Check out The Crunchbase Megadeals Board.
This is a w... |
| 19.07.2024 | Saronic Raises $175M in Series B Funding; Valued at $1 Billion | Saronic’s Spyglass and Cutlass autonomous surface vessels combine hardware, software, and AI to accomplish critical maritime missions.
Saronic, an Austin, TX-based defense technology company, raised $175M in Series B funding, at $1 Billion ... |
| 13.10.2023 | Saronic: Maritime Autonomy Company Secures $55 Million | Saronic – a maritime autonomy company focused on surface vessels – recently announced a $55 million Series A funding round led by Caffeinated Capital, with participation from 8VC, U.S. Innovative Technology Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Lights... |
| 11.10.2023 | Drone ship startup Saronic raises $55M | - |
| 11.10.2023 | USA-based Saronic raises USD 55 million in Series AUK-based Lottie raises USD 21 million in Series A | Austin, USA-based maritime autonomy company focusing on surface vessels, Saronic, raised USD 55 million in Series A funding. The round took place on October 10, 2023. Caffeinated Capital led the financing for the company. Meanwhile, 8VC, U.... |
| 10.10.2023 | U.S. Tech Company Raises Funding To Build Swarming Robot Boats | Drone boat makers Saronic today announced today a $55 million Series A funding round to accelerate research and development and expand in-house manufacturing capacity to mass-produce autonomous drone boats for the U.S. Navy. The founders be... |
| 10.10.2023 | Saronic Raises $55M in Series A Funding | A prototype Saronic Spyglass ASV completes a full mission profile in its first open water exercise with the US Navy.
Saronic, an Austin, TX-based maritime autonomy company focused on surface vessels, raised $55M in Series a funding.
The rou... |
| 10.10.2023 | Naval Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $55 Million to Build Autonomous Ships for Defense | Jace Dela Cruz, Tech Times 10 October 2023, 05:10 am
Naval maritime startup Saronic has successfully secured $55 million in a Series A funding round, spearheaded by Caffeinated Capital and joined by 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Vent... |
| 10.10.2023 | Autonomous ship startup Saronic sails to $55M series A | Saronic, a startup developing autonomous ships for defense applications — announced today that it has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round.
According to an Oct. 10 announcement, the round was led by Caffeinated Capital. It include... |
| 09.10.2023 | Saronic, a defense startup building autonomous ships, raises $55M | Saronic, a startup developing autonomous ships for defense, has raised $55 million in a Series A round led by Caffeinated Capital with participation from 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Point72 Ventures, Silent Ventur... |
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