
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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Orca AI is revolutionizing maritime operations with cutting-edge computer vision, augmented reality, and autonomous technologies. Our mission is bold: make ocean shipping safer, more efficient, and significantly greener.
From real-time navigation assistance to AI-driven insights that reduce fuel consumption and prevent collisions, we’re building a future where ships sail smarter. Join our growing team and help shape the next generation of intelligent maritime systems used by leading fleets across the globe.
The Role
We’re looking for a Software Developer (Backend Oriented) with a passion for solving tough technical challenges, working across the stack, and building systems that matter. This is your opportunity to work on an advanced, real-world product involving computer vision, edge computing, and scalable cloud architecture.
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