What is Gebco?
The General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) is a recognized authority in providing publicly accessible bathymetric datasets for the world's oceans. The organization's output includes global bathymetric grids, gazetteers for undersea feature names, and Web Map Services, catering to a diverse clientele including researchers, industry professionals, and governmental bodies focused on oceanographic studies and marine resource management. GEBCO is a key participant in the ambitious Seabed 2030 project, an initiative dedicated to producing a definitive map of the entire ocean floor by the year 2030.
How much funding has Gebco raised?
Gebco has raised a total of $57K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$57K
Debt (2021): $57K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Gebco
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Gebco?
As GEBCO operates at a significant Series B/C stage, this recent influx of expansion capital is strategically vital. The financing is expected to accelerate GEBCO's efforts in data acquisition, processing, and dissemination, particularly in support of the Seabed 2030 project's ambitious mapping goals. Further investment will likely bolster technological infrastructure, enhance data analysis capabilities, and potentially expand partnerships to achieve comprehensive global ocean floor coverage. This strategic backing signals a commitment to advancing our understanding of the marine environment.
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