Ocean Aero
PrivateLast Round
Series D
Jan 20, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$14.5M
Momentum
Top 25%
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Company Overview
Ocean Aero operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series D round in January 2026.
Ocean Aero is a defense and space manufacturing company that has developed an environmentally-powered, autonomous, underwater and surface vehicle (AUSV) for persistent ocean observation.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Defense Tech, Autonomous Vehicles, Maritime & Shipping, Environmental Monitoring, Sensors
Business Model
B2G
Customer Profile
Government Contracts, Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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Ocean Aero Comparables
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| Saildrone | 83% | |
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| Seasats | 79% |
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Ocean Aero Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | Jan 20, 2026 | ||||
| Series C | Jul 23, 2021 | ||||
| Series B | Aug 29, 2018 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 15, 2017 | ||||
| Seed | Jul 2, 2014 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Ocean Aero Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Energy Innovation Capital | Series C, Series B, Series D |
| Community Development Venture Capital Alliance | Series C |
| Advantage Capital | Series C |
| Lockheed Martin Ventures | Series B, Series D, Series A |
Market signals
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- Jul 26, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 60% MoM, reaching 8.9K.
- Jul 13, 2026
Open roles increased to 39, 53% of headcount.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- closes_offices_inAug 28, 2026
Ocean Aero, Inc. moves its headquarters from California as it invests $4 million in Mississippi and plans to create 45 jobs.
- expands_offices_inAug 28, 2026
Ocean Aero, Inc. expands its Gulfport headquarters in Mississippi through a $4 million investment and creates 45 new jobs on Oct 7th '26.
- increases_headcount_byAug 28, 2026
Ocean Aero, Inc. plans to create 45 new jobs in Mississippi through a $4 million investment, as reported on Aug 28th '26.
- expands_offices_inAug 28, 2026
Ocean Aero, Inc. expands operations at its existing Gulfport facility through $4 million in building improvements and manufacturing equipment, creating 45 jobs on Aug 28th '26.
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Ocean Aero Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Ocean Aero a public or private company?
Ocean Aero is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Ocean Aero?
Ocean Aero is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Ocean Aero's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Ocean Aero worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Ocean Aero is not publicly available.
Can I buy Ocean Aero stock?
Ocean Aero shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Ocean Aero's last funding round?
Ocean Aero's most recent funding round was Series D on January 20, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Ocean Aero?
Key investors in Ocean Aero include Community Development Venture Capital Alliance, Advantage Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
Will Ocean Aero IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Ocean Aero.
How can I track Ocean Aero secondary market activity?
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