Blue Water Autonomy Unveils Captain-less Naval Ships with $14M Seed Round

Blue Water Autonomy exits stealth with $14M to build fully autonomous naval ships led by Navy vets and robotics experts.
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Blue Water Autonomy Unveils Captain-less Naval Ships with $14M Seed Round
Blue Water Autonomy Unveils Fully Autonomous Naval Ships Backed by $14M Seed Funding A new era in maritime defense is quietly unfolding off the coast of Boston, and I’ve been closely following one of the most promising players making waves— Blue Water Autonomy . This startup just emerged from stealth mode, and it’s not your typical shipbuilder. They’re building the future: fully autonomous naval ships with zero need for a captain onboard. Image Credits:Blue Water Autonomy Backed by Big Investors and Built by Experts Founded in 2024, Blue Water Autonomy brings together a powerhouse team—veterans of the U.S. Navy, and robotics leaders from Amazon Robotics and iRobot. That unique blend of military precision and cutting-edge tech know-how gives them a serious edge. They’ve already raised a $14 million seed round , led by Eclipse , Riot , and Impatient Ventures , which is no small feat for a young defense startup. With military tech funding hitting historic highs in 2024 (just look at Anduril’s $1.5B…