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Saildrone
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Saildrone

Saildrone

Series C

Saildrone, Inc.: A US-based company designing, manufacturing, and operating ocean drones.

HQ
Alameda, CA, US
Founded
2012
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Saildrone, Inc., founded by Richard Jenkins in 2012, is a US-based company headquartered in Alameda, California. The company designs, manufactures, and operates unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) known as saildrones. These ocean drones provide services in maritime defense, ocean mapping, and ocean research. Saildrone's mission is to enhance mission efficiency for maritime defense and law enforcement, deliver real-time high-resolution data globally, and gather scientific-grade mission data in extreme environments.

Saildrone has made significant strides in the ocean drone industry, contributing to enhanced maritime defense and law enforcement operations. The company's technology has been pivotal in providing real-time high-resolution ocean data and facilitating scientific research in challenging conditions. Key figures include CEO Richard Jenkins, CFO Barak Ben-Gal, COO Mark Cuyler, and CTO Brian Hernacki. Saildrone's impact is evident in its ability to deliver critical data and improve operational efficiency across various sectors.

Saildrone - Products & Services

  • Saildrone Defender logo

    Saildrone Defender

    Saildrone's autonomous unmanned surface vessel for maritime defense and domain awareness.

    Competing Products

    Kraken Technology Group logo
    Kraken Technology Group logo
    Kraken Technology Group logo
    Kraken Technology Group logo
    Stark Defence logo
  • Uncrewed Surface Vehicles logo

    Uncrewed Surface Vehicles

    Wind- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles for ocean data collection.

    Competing Products

    Saronic Technologies logo
    Splash logo

Saildrone - Similar Companies

Havoc logo

Havoc

Kraken Technology Group logo

Kraken Technology Group

Stark Defence logo

Stark Defence

stark-defence.com

Splash logo

Splash

splash9.com

Saronic Technologies logo

Saronic Technologies

saronic.com

Saildrone - Quick Facts

Who are Saildrone's competitors?

Companies similar to Saildrone include Kraken Technology Group, Stark Defence, Splash and Saronic Technologies.

When was Saildrone founded?

Saildrone was founded in 2012.

Where is Saildrone's headquarters located?

Saildrone's headquarters is located in Alameda, CA, US.

When was Saildrone's last funding round?

Saildrone's most recent funding round was for $100M (USD) in October 2021.

How much has Saildrone raised to-date?

As of Oct 18, 2021, Saildrone has raised a total of $189.5M (USD).

How many employees does Saildrone have?

Saildrone has 225 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Saildrone - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Data
  • Robotics
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Government
Tags
  • Data Information
  • IoT
NAICS
  • 518000Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 518200Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
  • 510000Information
  • 518210Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers