Saronic
Builds autonomous surface vessels from small attritable craft to larger ships, with autonomy software and a dedicated shipyard for the US Navy and allies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Series D | $1.75B |
Why it matters
Closed a $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B valuation in March 2026, more than doubling the $4B valuation of its February 2025 Series C; reported $392M US Navy production contract.
Is Saronic publicly traded?
Saronic is privately held as of November 14, 2026: there is no ticker and no announced IPO. Shares are not available on public exchanges.
Information only, not investment advice.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last verified November 14, 2026
Saronic: key questions
What does Saronic do?
Builds autonomous surface vessels from small attritable craft to larger ships, with autonomy software and a dedicated shipyard for the US Navy and allies.
Where is Saronic based?
Saronic is headquartered in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2022.
What is Saronic's valuation?
Saronic was valued at $9.25B as of Mar 2026, after a $1.75B Series D (Mar 2026).
How much funding has Saronic raised?
Total funding is ~$2.6B, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series D, $1.75B, Mar 2026.
Who are Saronic's investors?
Notable investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, 8VC.
Is Saronic publicly traded?
Saronic 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 Saronic stock?
Not on a public exchange: Saronic 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
- aap.com.au/aapreleases/cision20260331ae21888/
- siliconangle.com/2026/03/31/saronic-raises-1-75b-9-25b-valuation-ramp-autonomous-ship-prod
Figures come from company announcements, government sources and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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