Rekise Marine secured $9.7 million in funding from Accel and NKSquared to develop autonomous naval platforms, the company announced this week. The capital injection aims to accelerate the startup’s efforts in creating unmanned surface vessels for maritime security and surveillance applications, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com.
The funding round was led by Accel with participation from NKSquared, marking a significant vote of confidence in Rekise Marine’s technology and market potential. The company plans to use the proceeds to expand its engineering team and enhance its autonomous navigation systems. Rekise Marine’s CEO highlighted the strategic importance of this investment in scaling production and meeting growing demand from defense agencies.
This funding round places Rekise Marine among a growing number of startups focused on autonomous maritime technology, a sector attracting increasing interest due to rising security concerns and the need for cost-efficient naval operations. Comparable companies have recently raised capital to advance similar unmanned vessel projects, underscoring the expanding market for naval robotics and AI-driven defense solutions.
Rekise Marine’s latest funding round follows its earlier seed investments and positions the company to deliver prototype vessels within the next 12 months, the CEO confirmed. The company also disclosed plans to participate in upcoming defense exhibitions to showcase its autonomous platform capabilities.