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Company Profile
Saronic designs and manufactures autonomous surface vessels (uncrewed maritime robots) for U.S. Navy and defense customers.
Founded 2022Austin, Texas$2.58B raised$9.25B valuation
Investors
Kleiner PerkinsAndreessen HorowitzGeneral Catalyst8VCCaffeinated CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersAdvent InternationalFranklin Templeton
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Funding & Valuation History
from our coverage| Date | Event | Amount | Valuation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Autonomous-Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B Valuation | $1.75B | $9.25B | Story → |
Saronic FAQ
- What is Saronic's valuation in 2026?
- Saronic was last valued at $9.25B in its most recent funding round.
- How much has Saronic raised?
- Saronic has raised approximately $2.58B in total funding to date.
- Is Saronic publicly traded?
- No. Saronic is privately held, last valued at $9.25B.
- Who are Saronic's investors?
- Saronic's investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, 8VC, Caffeinated Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Advent International, Franklin Templeton.
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FUNDING$14.6B H1 2026
Defense Tech's $14.6B Pace Shows No Sign of Slowing
Defense tech startups raised $14.6 billion in the first five months of 2026 alone, already blowing past the previous full-year record of $9.6 billion set in 2025, led by Anduril, Shield AI and Saronic.
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Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026
FUNDING$14.6B+ into defense tech in 2026
Defense Tech's Funding Smashes Records Again in 2026
Defense tech startups have already pulled in more than $14.6 billion in venture funding in 2026, surpassing all of 2025's record $9.6 billion, led by Anduril, Shield AI and Saronic megarounds.
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Autonomous-Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B Valuation
FUNDING$1.75B
Autonomous-Maritime Startup Saronic Raises $1.75B Series D at a $9.25B Valuation
Saronic, the Austin-based builder of autonomous surface vessels for defense, raised a $1.75 billion Series D at a $9.25 billion valuation -- the single largest robotics round of 2026 so far. The raise underscores how unmanned maritime systems have become a priority as navies race to field cheap, attritable autonomous fleets.