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Saildrone

DefenseGrowth

Autonomous ocean intelligence for the world's most critical maritime challenges

🌐 www.saildrone.comLinkedInX / Twitter📍 CAEst. 2012👥 201-500 employees
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General InformationSaildrone is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2012 that develops autonomous surface vehicles for maritime intelligence and oceanography, with 201-500 employees.
Funding & FinancialsSaildrone has raised approximately $100+ million in funding including backing from major defense contractors and venture capital, though exact total and most recent round details require current verification.
Leadership & TeamFounded by Richard Jenkins, an ocean roboticist and engineer; the company has brought on defense and maritime industry veterans to leadership positions.
Recent ActivitySaildrone has expanded operations in the Indo-Pacific region for U.S. Navy and allied partners, with recent deployments focused on monitoring strategic maritime zones and conducting extended oceanographic missions in contested waters.

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Stage
Growth
defense-tech
Employees
201-500
Founded 2012
Headquarters
CA
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Government Competitions 5

AFWERX
AFWERX SBIR· phase 2

Autonomous surface vehicle company deploying wind-powered uncrewed ocean drones for maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering.

Air ForceApr 1, 2024
AFWERX
AFWERX SBIR Phase 2· phase 2

Uncrewed surface vehicle developer providing persistent maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities globally.

Air Force$1.8MNov 1, 2023
AFWERX
AFWERX TACFI· winner

Uncrewed surface vehicle company deploying wind-powered ocean drones for maritime surveillance and domain awareness.

Air ForceNov 1, 2023
AFWERX
AFWERX Tacfi· phase 2

Uncrewed surface vehicles for ocean data collection, maritime surveillance, and defense intelligence gathering.

Air Force$1.8MOct 1, 2023
AFWERX
AFWERX Open Topic SBIR· phase 2

Autonomous surface vehicle manufacturer providing ocean intelligence for defense and scientific missions.

Air Force$1.5MJul 1, 2023

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