What is Liquid Robotics?
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Liquid Robotics specializes in providing comprehensive ocean data services. Its flagship product, the Wave Glider, is an autonomous, wave-powered unmanned surface vehicle designed for persistent maritime monitoring. The technology enables the collection of critical oceanographic data for a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring, defense, and offshore industries. The company's focus on sustainable, long-duration ocean data collection positions it as a key player in addressing the growing need for real-time ocean intelligence.
How much funding has Liquid Robotics raised?
Liquid Robotics has raised a total of $93M across 7 funding rounds:
Series A
$2M
Series B
$2.4M
Private Equity
$10.8M
Series C
$10.8M
Series D
$22M
Series E
$45M
Unspecified
$105K
Series A (2007): $2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2008): $2.4M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2009): $10.8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2009): $10.8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series D (2011): $22M backed by SLB and VantagePoint Capital Partners
Series E (2013): $45M with participation from VantagePoint Capital Partners and Riverwood Capital
Unspecified (2016): $105K led by Riverwood Capital
Key Investors in Liquid Robotics
Riverwood Capital
Riverwood Capital is a private equity firm established in 2007, focusing on investments in high-growth, middle-market companies within global technology and technology-enabled industries. They are known for leveraging software and digital technologies to drive value creation.
SLB
SLB is a global technology company dedicated to enabling energy access and advancing solutions for a lower-carbon future, operating at the intersection of energy innovation and industrial technology.
VantagePoint Capital Partners
VantagePoint Capital Partners is a global venture investor founded in 1996, specializing in energy innovation and efficiency. They support companies from start-up to scale-up with capital and strategic resources.
What's next for Liquid Robotics?
The substantial capital infusion, characterized as a major strategic investment, suggests Liquid Robotics is poised for accelerated expansion and further innovation. This financing is likely to fuel advancements in its Wave Glider technology, enhance its data analytics capabilities, and broaden its market reach into new geographical regions and industry verticals. The company's continued access to significant investment capital points towards a robust business model and a strong market demand for its unique ocean data solutions, positioning it for continued leadership in the autonomous maritime systems sector.
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