Rekise Marine Secures $9.7 Million in Seed Funding
Bengaluru-based Rekise Marine, a company specializing in marine robotics and intelligent autonomous systems, has successfully raised $9.7 million in a seed funding round. The round was co-led by Accel and NKSquared, with participation from investors including Sameer Brij Verma, Sandeep Singhal, Industrial47, Singularity AMC, and the company's own founders.
Company Overview
Founded by Maitrai Maka, who also serves as CEO, Rekise Marine focuses on developing autonomous surface and underwater platforms. These systems are designed to enhance real-world data acquisition and improve autonomous capabilities in maritime environments.
Use of Funds
The newly acquired funds are set to be utilized for a variety of strategic initiatives. Rekise Marine plans to complete and conduct sea trials of its Jalkapi platform, an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle. Additionally, the company aims to enhance its internal autonomy software, expand its engineering team, and continue collaborations with shipyards like Goa Shipyard Limited and GRSE Limited.
Product and Development
Rekise Marine's Jalkapi platform is being developed under the Indian Navy’s iDEX ADITI programme. This vehicle is notable for its significant size, with expected dimensions of approximately 11 meters in length and a weight of around 20 tonnes. It is designed to support missions lasting up to 45 days, making it one of the largest unmanned underwater platforms in India.
The company's product line also includes Jaldoot, an autonomous surface vessel, and Swadheen, an autonomous survey vessel that has successfully completed autonomous open-sea trials. Additionally, Rekise Marine is testing a man-portable autonomous underwater vehicle.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, Rekise Marine intends to expand its engineering capabilities in robotics, AI, machine learning, embedded systems, platform integration, and naval architecture. The funding will support these expansions to bolster the company's position in the autonomous maritime technology sector.
Industry Impact
Rekise Marine's advancements in marine robotics are poised to contribute significantly to both defense and commercial maritime applications. By focusing on autonomous systems, the company aims to drive innovation in maritime operations, thereby enhancing efficiency and safety in oceanic data collection and navigation.
Maitrai Maka stated, "Our goal is to lead the development of autonomous maritime technology in India, supporting both defense and commercial needs." With this funding, Rekise Marine is well-positioned to advance its technological offerings and meet the growing demands of the maritime industry.