Saronic is a defense technology startup revolutionizing naval and maritime operations with next-generation unmanned surface vehicles. By seamlessly integrating advanced hardware, AI-driven software, and autonomous capabilities, Saronic delivers a scalable and fully integrated platform designed for defense, surveillance, and security applications. These cutting-edge USVs enhance situational awareness, operational efficiency, and mission effectiveness, allowing defense forces and maritime agencies to monitor, analyze, and respond to threats more precisely. Built for autonomous and remote-controlled missions, Saronic’s innovative solutions reduce personnel risk while expanding the scope of naval operations in complex and dynamic environments. With a focus on innovation, security, and strategic advantage, Saronic is shaping the future of maritime defense technology.
Saronic has raised $600 million in a Series C funding round, increasing its valuation to $4 billion. Investor Elad Gil led the round, with General Catalyst joining existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, and 8VC among others.
Saronic, Austin, Texas, United States, was founded in 2022 by Dino Mavrookas, Doug Lambert, Rob Lehman, and Vibhav Altekar. In 2024, the company joined the unicorn club. Saronic operates in the defense and maritime security markets, focusing on autonomous surface vehicles for surveillance and operational awareness. The company serves naval forces, coast guards, and maritime agencies, enhancing their capabilities with AI-driven unmanned systems. “A core principle of Saronic is that we design our vessels for autonomy from the keel up,” said Saronic CEO and Co-Founder Dino Mavrookas. “We will take the same approach with Port Alpha, designing a shipyard from the ground up to produce at a speed and scale not seen since World War II. Port Alpha will reflect the apex of America’s shipbuilding past – generating new opportunities for the country’s shipbuilding workforce, forging public-private partnerships to accelerate growth, and bringing innovation and ingenuity to an essential industry. We will bring these elements together with a single goal: to rapidly build a fleet of autonomous vessels in America that redefines maritime superiority and guarantees freedom of the seas for generations to come.”
