Blue Water Autonomy Secures $50M for Unmanned Naval Ships

August 26, 2025
Blue Water Autonomy has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by GV to develop autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy, according to Fortune.

Blue Water Autonomy has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by GV to develop autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy, according to Fortune. The funding will support the construction and deployment of the company's first long-range, full-sized autonomous ship next year.

The Boston-based startup, founded in 2024, aims to address the U.S. Navy's need for advanced maritime security and logistics solutions. The company plans to build ships that are unmanned, adaptable, and capable of operating on the open ocean for extended periods. This initiative comes as the U.S. seeks to expand its naval capabilities in response to China's growing shipbuilding dominance.

Blue Water Autonomy's leadership team includes Navy veterans and shipbuilding experts, positioning the company to innovate and scale effectively. The startup has also established a Washington, D.C. office to strengthen its connection with policymakers and the Pentagon.

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