Albacore
Y Combinator-backed maker of Ghostfin, an 8-foot autonomous mini-submarine with a 250-pound payload and about 1,000 nautical miles of range.
Autonomous reconnaissance craft in the Baltic Sea, BALTOPS 2025. Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan LeCompte, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Navy).
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Seed | $6.5M |
Why it matters
Ghostfin demonstrations to DoD partners and planned at Balikatan; initial production run expected mid-2026.
Is Albacore publicly traded?
Albacore is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
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Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Albacore: key questions
What does Albacore do?
Y Combinator-backed maker of Ghostfin, an 8-foot autonomous mini-submarine with a 250-pound payload and about 1,000 nautical miles of range.
What does Albacore make?
Products named by Albacore include Ghostfin.
Where is Albacore based?
Albacore is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Albacore raised?
Total funding is ~$6.5M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Seed, $6.5M, Oct 2025.
Who are Albacore's investors?
Notable investors include Outlander VC, BoxGroup, Alumni Ventures, Karman Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Y Combinator.
Is Albacore publicly traded?
Albacore is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Can you buy Albacore stock?
Not on a public exchange: Albacore is a private company. Shares of private companies change hands only in private transactions open to accredited investors, when the company allows it. This is not investment advice.
Sources
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