Saildrone
PrivateLast Round
Strategic
Oct 29, 2025
Est. Valuation
$600M
Total Funding Raised
$359.6M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Saildrone operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Alameda, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Strategic round in October 2025.
Saildrone is a maritime technology company that designs, manufactures, and operates a fleet of autonomous, wind- and solar-powered uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) to collect high-resolution oceanographic, meteorological, and maritime security data.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Maritime & Shipping, Environmental Monitoring, Drones & UAVs
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Data as a Service, Government Contracts, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Saildrone Comparables
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| Ocean Aero | 86% | |
| Maritime Robotics | 80% | |
| Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), Inc. | 78% |
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Saildrone Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic | Oct 29, 2025 | ||||
| VC Round | May 13, 2025 | ||||
| Series C | Oct 18, 2021 | ||||
| Series B | May 15, 2018 | ||||
| Series A Extension | Feb 22, 2017 | ||||
Series A | Sep 5, 2016 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Saildrone Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Horizons Ventures | Series B |
| Capricorn Investment Group | Series C, Series B, Series A, Series A Extension |
| XN | Series C |
| Washington Harbour Partners | VC Round |
| Schmidt Family Foundation | Series B, Series A, Early Funding, Pre Seed |
| XN | Series C |
| Standard Investments | Series C |
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Market signals
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- Nov 5, 2026
Signed production agreement with Umoe Mandal at Euronaval.
- Nov 5, 2026
Agreement signed with Umoe Mandal for Uncrewed Surface Vehicle production.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- attends_eventNov 5, 2026
Saildrone attends the Euronaval 2026 conference in France on Nov 4th '26 and signs a production agreement with Umoe Mandal for the shipbuilder to build a next-generation Surveyor unmanned surface vessel.
- is_developingNov 5, 2026
Saildrone signs an agreement with Umoe Mandal to produce unmanned surface vessels, with Umoe Mandal building the 20-meter Surveyor USV and Saildrone providing its autonomy suite, electronics, and navigation systems.
- attends_eventNov 5, 2026
Saildrone attends the Euronaval defense show in France on Nov 4th '26, where it signs an agreement with Norwegian shipbuilder Umoe Mandal to produce unmanned surface vessels.
- is_developingNov 5, 2026
Saildrone signs an agreement with Umoe Mandal to produce unmanned surface vessels in France on Nov 4th '26, with Umoe Mandal building the vessel for the 20-meter Surveyor USV in Norway while Saildrone provides the autonomy suite, electronics and navigation systems.
- expands_offices_toNov 5, 2026
Saildrone expands into Europe by opening a headquarters in Copenhagen and signing agreements to produce Surveyor unmanned surface vessels in Norway and wings in Poland.
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Saildrone Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saildrone's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Saildrone a public or private company?
Saildrone is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Saildrone?
Saildrone is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Saildrone's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Saildrone worth (valuation)?
Saildrone's valuation is estimated at $600.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Saildrone stock?
Saildrone shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Saildrone's last funding round?
Saildrone's most recent funding round was Strategic on October 29, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Saildrone?
Key investors in Saildrone include Horizons Ventures, Schmidt Family Foundation, Social Capital, Bond Capital, The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark.
Will Saildrone IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Saildrone.
How can I track Saildrone secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Saildrone's shares on secondary markets.