
Spear AI develops AI-enabled software and hardware solutions for the US Navy, focusing on maritime data management, defense operations, and edge sensor technology. Their offerings include the Horizon AI Platform for edge maritime sensors, Forerunner for on-site data processing, Maritime Sensors, the OMEGA Simulator for developing tactics, and the Defense Futures Simulator for tactical planning. Founded by veterans, they leverage AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making, increase decision bandwidth, and improve situational awareness by processing tactical sensor data and running AI models at the edge or in the cloud. Their approach emphasizes quick execution from idea to customer, using an iterative process with lessons learned to deliver concrete value and address specific customer needs.

Spear AI develops AI-enabled software and hardware solutions for the US Navy, focusing on maritime data management, defense operations, and edge sensor technology. Their offerings include the Horizon AI Platform for edge maritime sensors, Forerunner for on-site data processing, Maritime Sensors, the OMEGA Simulator for developing tactics, and the Defense Futures Simulator for tactical planning. Founded by veterans, they leverage AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making, increase decision bandwidth, and improve situational awareness by processing tactical sensor data and running AI models at the edge or in the cloud. Their approach emphasizes quick execution from idea to customer, using an iterative process with lessons learned to deliver concrete value and address specific customer needs.
What they do: Build maritime AI software, edge sensors, and simulation tools for national security and maritime operations.
Founded: 2021
HQ / offices: Washington, D.C.; offices in Falmouth, MA and Groton, CT
Core products: Horizon AI Platform, Forerunner, maritime sensors, OMEGA Simulator, Defense Futures Simulator
Funding: Seed — USD 2,300,000 (announced 2025-07-25)
Lead investors: Cortical Ventures; Scare the Bear Capital
Maritime AI for national security and maritime operations, including edge sensor data processing and tactical planning.
2021
Defense and Space Manufacturing
USD 2,300,000
Seed round announced on July 25, 2025.
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Spear AI is seeking an entry level technician. You will be part of a cross functional team designing, building, testing, and deploying unmanned maritime sensor systems. The initial focus is on acoustics but will quickly expand to other modalities as well as to mobile systems.
This is an opportunity for someone one to start a new career by joining a fast-growing, fast-moving, high-tech team, learn new skills, and build a real career. Rapid career growth is possible with in-house promotion potential to six figure income over time. Specific prior experience is not required, but an excellent work ethic, and excellent attitude, and an attention to detail is mandatory.
Spear AI serves the national security industry and provides hardware, software, and data solutions that span levels of classification and are intended for operational deployment. Spear AI is a rapidly growing company with a commitment to rapid development of excellent products through continuous fielding. You will be in the lab and out on the water frequently.
We hope you'll join our fast-growing team!