HavocAI, a leading developer of maritime autonomous systems, has raised $85 million in new funding. This shows strong investor confidence in its goal to reshape autonomous naval operations.
New investors have joined the funding round: B Capital, In-Q-Tel, Lockheed Martin, Hanwha, Taiwania, Vanderbilt University, Up Partners, Island Green Capital, and Zero Infinity Partners. Scout Ventures, Outlander Ventures, and other early backers still support the effort. This funding round closed at a much higher valuation. It brings HavocAI’s total funding to about $100 million. This achievement is unmatched for a maritime autonomy company in just 18 months.
Accelerating Scale, Innovation, and Global Collaboration
The new capital will help HavocAI quickly grow its autonomous maritime platforms. It will also boost long-term resilience and enhance the company’s reputation. This shows that HavocAI is a trusted defense technology partner for government and military clients.
Each new investor is a strategic partner. They provide financial resources and also bring regional, industrial, and technological strengths. This helps HavocAI grow its reach and impact in global markets.
The funding will directly support several key initiatives:
Expanding Vessel Integration: HavocAI plans to grow beyond its current fleet of 14’, 38’, 42’, and 100’ vessels. The company will add new vessel classes and designs. This will boost the platform’s versatility and improve interoperability for various maritime missions.
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Meeting Military Demand: The company will increase manufacturing capacity to respond to the U.S. military’s growing demand for thousands of deployable autonomous boats, enabling immediate operational use.
Supporting Global Allies: The funding will strengthen HavocAI’s ability to operate internationally, particularly across Indo-Pacific regions, providing direct support to allied defense and security operations.
“This funding represents far more than just capital – it has enabled us to cut through the noise about maritime autonomy and build a collaborative autonomy stack that actually works in a very short time,” said Paul Lwin, CEO and Co-Founder of HavocAI. “We’ve put two new boats in the water this year, and we’re going to add two more before the year is over, including our 100′ Atlas multi-mission vessel. Our swarming autonomy accomplishes priority missions today, not at an unknown point in the future. This technology is needed right now.”
A Software-First Approach to Maritime Autonomy
HavocAI’s core strategy focuses on software-first development, enabling existing shipbuilding capabilities to support both military and commercial applications. By creating heterogeneous, self-organizing fleets, the company’s AI autonomy stack allows hundreds or even thousands of vessels to be directed by a single operator, transforming the scale and efficiency of maritime operations.
The company has already demonstrated operational autonomy on its own vessels and across multiple third-party platforms, validating its cross-fleet adaptability and real-world mission readiness.
“HavocAI represents exactly the kind of company we look for – one that combines cutting-edge technology with the proven ability to sell and execute,” said Howard Morgan, Chairman and General Partner at B Capital. “HavocAI is actually delivering working solutions that solve real operational challenges. Their ability to demonstrate functional autonomous systems at scale sets them apart as the clear market leader in this critical technology area.”
Strengthening Global Maritime Security
The funding round highlights how HavocAI is gaining global recognition. Its role in tackling maritime security challenges is becoming more important. Indo-Pacific investors are showing more interest. This highlights the urgent need for allies to use advanced autonomous technologies. These tools are crucial for deterrence, defense, and regional stability.
“Our investment reflects our belief that HavocAI is making real, measurable contributions to regional stability through technological superiority,” said David Weng, General Partner at Taiwania. “Going forward, one of our goals is to bring HavocAI to collaborate with local partners here in Taiwan.”