Saronic Technologies raised $1.75 billion in Series D funding, led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the company at $9.25 billion. The capital will be used to scale production of autonomous ships, expand shipbuilding facilities, and advance AI-driven maritime systems, strengthening U.S. and allied maritime capabilities. They write:

Saronic Technologies today announced it has closed $1.75 billion in Series D funding to advance its mission of ensuring maritime superiority for the U.S. and its allies by delivering autonomous platforms at scale across defense and commercial sectors. The round was led by Kleiner Perkins and values the company at $9.25 billion. […]

This new capital will also support the continued advancement, expansion, and scaled production of Saronic’s portfolio of autonomous surface vessels and AI-driven maritime capabilities. […]

This news builds on Saronic’s successes and momentum from 2025, during which time it scaled from the leader in advanced autonomous maritime systems to an international maritime force. The company raised a $600M Series C at a $4B valuation, generated significant growth with the US government including a $392M production contract with the US Navy, and unveiled its inaugural 180-ft autonomous ship, Marauder, with the first hull completed in less than six months, and less than eight months after acquiring the facility to build it. […]

With headcount surpassing 1,300 and partnerships that are driving business across commercial and defense sectors, as well as rapid technological advancement, Saronic is on track to revitalize American shipbuilding in the era of autonomy.

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