News Summary

Bedrock Ocean, a startup focused on advancing ocean mapping technology, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series A-2 funding round. The investment was led by Primary and Northzone, with participation from Autopilot, Costanoa Ventures, Harmony Partners, Katapult, and Mana Ventures. The company is developing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) equipped with sonar and magnetic sensors to map the ocean floor more efficiently and eco-friendly than traditional ship-based methods. Bedrock Ocean’s AUVs are capable of operating independently for up to 12 hours, reducing the need for large, fuel-consuming ships and minimizing disruption to marine life. The startup aims to provide faster and more cost-effective mapping solutions for industries such as offshore wind, oil and gas, and environmental assessments. The U.S. Navy has also shown interest in Bedrock’s rapid data assessment capabilities.