Ulysses
Builds low-cost Mako underwater drones, the Leviathan surface mothership and the Kraken recovery system for ocean ISR and seabed 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Series A | $38M |
Why it matters
Office of Naval Research contract and unit sales to the US Navy; Mako reconfigurable for ISR and kinetic payloads.
Is Ulysses publicly traded?
Ulysses 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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Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast verified November 14, 2026
Ulysses: key questions
What does Ulysses do?
Builds low-cost Mako underwater drones, the Leviathan surface mothership and the Kraken recovery system for ocean ISR and seabed missions.
What does Ulysses make?
Products named by Ulysses include Mako, Leviathan and Kraken.
Where is Ulysses based?
Ulysses is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 2023.
How much funding has Ulysses raised?
Total funding is ~$46M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series A, $38M, Apr 2026.
Who are Ulysses' investors?
Notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Booz Allen Ventures, Harpoon Ventures.
Is Ulysses publicly traded?
Ulysses 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 Ulysses stock?
Not on a public exchange: Ulysses 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
- tectonicdefense.com/ulysses-raises-46m-seed-series-a/
- thedefensepost.com/2026/04/20/booz-allen-ulysses-investment/amp/
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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