Blue Water Autonomy
Builds long-range, fully autonomous ships of 100 to 150 feet designed from the keel up for US Navy fleet missions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Series A | $50M |
Why it matters
First full-scale long-range autonomous vessel slated for deployment in 2026.
Is Blue Water Autonomy publicly traded?
Blue Water Autonomy 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
Blue Water Autonomy: key questions
What does Blue Water Autonomy do?
Builds long-range, fully autonomous ships of 100 to 150 feet designed from the keel up for US Navy fleet missions.
Where is Blue Water Autonomy based?
Blue Water Autonomy is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 2024.
How much funding has Blue Water Autonomy raised?
Total funding is ~$64M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series A, $50M, Sep 2025.
Who are Blue Water Autonomy's investors?
Notable investors include GV, Eclipse, Riot Ventures, Impatient Ventures.
Is Blue Water Autonomy publicly traded?
Blue Water Autonomy 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 Blue Water Autonomy stock?
Not on a public exchange: Blue Water Autonomy 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
- thedigitalship.com/news/electronics-navigation/blue-water-autonomy-raises-50m/
- workboat.com/startup-raises-50-million-to-build-autonomous-naval-ships
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