
Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 that provides AI and computer vision-based solutions to enhance situational awareness and safety in shipping operations. Their key products include SeaPod, an automated lookout system for vessels that reduces human error and workload by detecting marine targets even in low visibility, and FleetView, a platform for shore-based teams to monitor fleet safety, ensure compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Orca AI's technology supports safer, more efficient, and sustainable maritime operations, with over 1200 vessels booked and more than 80 million nautical miles of data collected, resulting in a 33% reduction in close encounters and near misses. The company is recognized for powering the world's first autonomous commercial voyage in congested waters and collaborates with major industry players and classification societies. Orca AI operates with a partner-driven go-to-market strategy and has a strong team of maritime veterans and AI experts, positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous shipping revolution.

Orca AI is a maritime technology company founded in 2018 that provides AI and computer vision-based solutions to enhance situational awareness and safety in shipping operations. Their key products include SeaPod, an automated lookout system for vessels that reduces human error and workload by detecting marine targets even in low visibility, and FleetView, a platform for shore-based teams to monitor fleet safety, ensure compliance, and improve operational efficiency. Orca AI's technology supports safer, more efficient, and sustainable maritime operations, with over 1200 vessels booked and more than 80 million nautical miles of data collected, resulting in a 33% reduction in close encounters and near misses. The company is recognized for powering the world's first autonomous commercial voyage in congested waters and collaborates with major industry players and classification societies. Orca AI operates with a partner-driven go-to-market strategy and has a strong team of maritime veterans and AI experts, positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous shipping revolution.
Founded: 2018
Core products: SeaPod (automated lookout) and FleetView (fleet monitoring)
Total disclosed funding: ~$111M (Series B $72.5M announced May 6, 2025)
Scale signals: 1,200+ vessels booked; 80M+ nautical miles of data
Maritime situational awareness, safety, and autonomy for commercial shipping.
2018
Maritime Transportation
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Series A announced April 21, 2021
23000000
Follow-on round described between Series A and Series B
72500000
Series B announced May 6, 2025 bringing total disclosed funding to ~$111M
“Led by Brighton Park Capital in Series B with participation from existing investors including Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures”
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Shipping accounts for over 90% of global trade, but it’s operating in a world that’s decades behind in digitization and automation. Navigating congested ports, avoiding collisions, and improving operational efficiency are mission-critical—and increasingly complex in today’s world. Orca AI is leading the charge to bring next-gen situational awareness and decision-making to fleets through real-time AI and computer vision technology.
Our platform helps bridge the gap between onboard teams and shoreside operations, empowering safer navigation, reducing human error, and supporting decarbonization efforts through smarter routing and better performance monitoring.
We’re trusted by some of the world's most forward-thinking fleets like MSC, Seaspan and NYK. Now, we’re looking for an in Europe to play a critical role in expanding our reach in a critical market. This is an individual contributor role, reporting to the global VP Sales.
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