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Vatn Systems

Vatn Systems builds low-cost, mass-producible autonomous underwater vehicles — the Skelmir S6 and S12 — for U.S. and allied naval forces.

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Vatn Systems
Maritime/UnderseaUSPrivate
Vatn Systems builds low-cost, mass-producible autonomous underwater vehicles — the Skelmir S6 and S12 — for U.S. and allied naval forces.
Founded
2023
HQ
Portsmouth, RI
Headcount
~9
Total raised
$76.5M
Valuation
$255Mindicative, unconfirmed
Stage
Series A
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