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Updated Mar 30, 2026
Feb 2026 · Kleiner Perkins (reported)
Series B — [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/funding_round/saronic-series-b--4c5f0179)
Jun 2024 · Undisclosed / existing investors
Series A — [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/funding_round/saronic-series-a--eed1a761)
Oct 2023 · Caffeinated Capital
Seed — [Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/funding_round/saronic-seed--6d8201c1)
Jan 2022 · Andreessen Horowitz
Founders
Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — [Saronic Team](https://www.saronic.com/team)
Co‑Founder & Chief Operating Officer (COO) — [Saronic Team](https://www.saronic.com/team)
Co‑Founder & Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) — [Saronic Team](https://www.saronic.com/team)
Co‑Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) — [Saronic Team](https://www.saronic.com/team)
The Information · Feb 2026
Report that Saronic raised ~$1.5B in early 2026 at a reported $7.5B valuation; provides context on rapid growth and revenue trajectory prior to the raise [The Information](https://www.theinformation.com/articles/autonomous-warship-startup-saronic-raising-7-5-billion-valuation).
Louisiana Economic Development / Opportunity Louisiana · Dec 2025
State announcement of Saronic's $300M investment to expand the Franklin, LA shipyard (new slips, warehouse, production lines) with projected creation of ~1,500 direct and ~1,770 indirect jobs [Opportunity Louisiana](https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/news/saronic-technologies-investing-300-million-to-expand-franklin-shipyard-creating-3200-jobs-in-louisianas-bayou-region).
PR Newswire · Apr 2025
Acquisition of Gulf Craft (Franklin, LA) to provide shipyard capacity for prototyping and production of medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs); announcement accompanied by unveiling of the 150-foot ASV 'Marauder' [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saronic-acquires-gulf-craft-to-accelerate-autonomous-shipbuilding-unveils-150-foot-asv-marauder-302430344.html).
PR Newswire · Feb 2025
PR Newswire announcement of Saronic's $600M Series C led by Elad Gil, with participation from General Catalyst, a16z, Caffeinated Capital and others; funds earmarked for Port Alpha shipyard and scaling autonomous ship production [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saronic-raises-600m-series-c-to-take-on-autonomous-shipbuilding-302379441.html).
Reuters · Feb 2025
Reuters coverage confirming Saronic's $600M Series C and reporting a $4B valuation after the round, summarizing investor participation and strategic goals related to autonomous shipbuilding [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/saronic-technologies-valued-4-billion-after-600-million-fundraising-2025-02-18).