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Ulysses secures $46 million funding to revolutionize ocean exploration

Apr 17, 2026, 10:10 AM10
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Ulysses secures $46 million funding to revolutionize ocean exploration

  • Ulysses recently closed a Series A funding round of $38 million led by Andereesen Horowitz, along with an $8 million seed round.
  • The company is focused on building autonomous vehicles for ocean exploration and environmental protection.
  • With this funding, Ulysses aims to expand its operations and enhance technology for maritime exploration and stewardship.
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Based in San Francisco, Ulysses, an environmentally focused startup founded in Dublin in 2023, is at the forefront of developing innovative ocean technology. The company specializes in creating networked autonomous vehicles operating both above and below the ocean's surface. Recently, Ulysses secured a total of $46 million in funding, comprising $38 million from a Series A round led by Andereesen Horowitz and $8 million in seed funding from Pebblebed. This financial boost positions Ulysses to further its mission of building high-capacity fleets of cost-effective vehicles capable of performing crucial tasks in marine environments. The startup was founded by a group of entrepreneurs including Akhil Voorakkara, Will O'Brien, Jamie Wedderburn, and Colm O’Brien. They view the ocean as

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