What Seasats does

Seasats (legal entity SeaSatellites, Inc.), founded/incorporated in San Diego, California in 2020, designs and manufactures small uncrewed surface vessels (sUSVs / ASVs) for persistent maritime domain awareness, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and defense applications. The company's product portfolio is built around three complementary platforms: the Lightfish, a long-endurance solar-electric autonomous surface vessel offering up to six months of persistence, an 8,000-nautical-mile range, Sea State 6 survivability via a self-righting hull, and a modular payload bay supporting 50+ sensor and effector integrations; the Quickfish, a 17-foot high-speed tactical interceptor capable of 35+ knots with multi-week endurance, an integrated UAV launch bay, and EO/IR plus radar for positive identification; and the Heavyfish, a heavy-lift long-range platform expected in 2026 capable of towing acoustic arrays for ASW missions. The platform architecture integrates GPS-denied inertial navigation via ANELLO Photonics' silicon photonics optical gyroscope INS, Iridium and Starlink satellite communications, AIS/GPS, and onboard AI for edge processing, multi-modal sensor fusion, and target classification.

The technology stack is reinforced by a non-ITAR / export-friendly posture for the Lightfish Security System turnkey variant and by command-and-control interoperability with U.S. Navy task force and fleet systems. Seasats generates revenue through a mix of direct hardware sales (Lightfish unit pricing referenced at approximately $250,000), multi-million-dollar U.S. military and Department of War / Department of Defense contracts (cumulative government contract value exceeding $100 million across the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, SBIR Phase III, and APFIT programs), Robotics-as-a-Service and Data-as-a-Service subscription offerings, and international channel sales to allied navies and coast guards. The company operates an enterprise field sales motion into U.S. DoD/DoW program offices and task forces, complemented by exclusive regional channel partners RS Aqua (UK and Ireland) and Elysium EPL (Australia and New Zealand), with documented operational deployments across the U.S. 5th Fleet, 6th Fleet, Indo-Pacific, Europe (NATO BALTOPS 2025), the Taiwan Strait, and the Indian Ocean. As of early 2026, Seasats had closed a $20 million Series A led by Konvoy Ventures with participation from Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, L3Harris, and others, bringing total venture funding to more than $40 million, and was preparing to open a 61,000-square-foot Clairemont headquarters in August 2026 to scale production toward one vessel per day.

Name

Seasats

Legal name

SeaSatellites, Inc.

Website

https://seasats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seasats (SeaSatellites, Inc.) designs and manufactures solar-powered autonomous surface vessels — Lightfish, Quickfish, and Heavyfish — for persistent maritime domain awareness, ISR, and defense, serving the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, allied navies, and coast guards worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Surface Vessels

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Navigational Services to Shipping (48833)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE)

Keywords

• Autonomous surface vessels
• Unmanned maritime systems
• Maritime domain awareness
• Defense robotics
• Persistent ocean surveillance

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware sales (autonomous surface vessels): Direct sale of ASV platforms (e.g., Lightfish class) to U.S. military services, international navies, and commercial customers; unit pricing referenced at approximately $250K for the Lightfish class.
2. Government / defense contracts: Multi-million-dollar U.S. military and DoW/DoD contracts, including task force program awards; over $100M in cumulative U.S. government contracts cited.
3. Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) and Data-as-a-Service: Subscription and usage-based offerings for vessel operations, persistent ISR data, and maritime domain awareness; service-based revenue complementary to hardware sales.
4. International channel sales: Sales to allied international navies (Australia, Philippines, Japan, UK, Ireland, Taiwan) and partner coast guards via regional resellers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seasats designs and manufactures small uncrewed/autonomous surface vessels (sUSVs/ASVs) for persistent maritime domain awareness, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), force protection, hydrography, and communications relay. Its portfolio centers on three vessels — Lightfish (long-endurance, solar-powered persistent ISR), Quickfish (high-speed tactical interceptor), and Heavyfish (heavy-payload, long-range) — featuring a modular payload bay supporting 50+ sensors, GPS-denied inertial navigation, onboard AI for edge processing and target classification, and command-and-control interoperability with U.S. Navy task force and allied fleet systems.

Product overview

Seasats offers a unified platform of small uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) / autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for maritime domain awareness, defense, and commercial applications, built around three complementary vessels: the Lightfish (long-endurance, persistent ISR flagship), the Quickfish (high-speed tactical interceptor), and the Heavyfish (heavy-payload, long-range platform expected in 2026). The Lightfish Security System is a turnkey productized variant of the Lightfish for persistent security and ISR deployments. Together, the Lightfish and Quickfish form a coordinated deploy-detect-react loop, where Lightfish assets conduct persistent surveillance and cue Quickfish interceptors or onboard drones for rapid response. The vessels share a modular architecture with plug-and-play payloads (50+ payload library), onboard AI for edge processing and target classification, GPS-denied navigation, and integration with Iridium, Starlink, AIS, and EO/IR sensors, enabling deployment in defense, commercial surveying, scientific research, and security patrol missions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lightfish: Flagship long-endurance, solar-electric autonomous surface vessel for persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; up to 6 months endurance, 8,000 nautical mile range, 5 kts top speed, 305 lbs (138 kg), 66 lbs payload, 1-2 person manual deployment.
• Quickfish
• Heavyfish

Products and services

• Lightfish Flagship long-endurance, solar-electric autonomous surface vessel for persistent maritime domain awareness, ISR, hydrography, and communications relay missions. Up to 6 months endurance, 8,000 NM range, 5 kts top speed, 305 lbs displacement, 66 lb payload, deployable by 1-2 personnel, operates in Sea State 6 with GPS-denied navigation, 5 HD cameras plus EO/IR, Iridium/Starlink comms, and onboard AI for edge processing.
• Quickfish High-speed tactical autonomous interceptor USV for rapid response, intercept, and identification of maritime threats. 35+ kts top speed, multi-week endurance, 400+ NM range, 1,450-1,900 lb displacement, 450 lb payload, trailer-launched, with PTZ camera, EO/IR sensors, long-range radar, hidden aerial vehicle launch bay, and COTS design enabling 3-day training.
• Heavyfish Heavy-lift, long-range autonomous surface vessel for security, patrol, and survey missions, capable of towing payloads such as heavy acoustic arrays up to 1,000 lbs. 9,000 lb displacement, up to 6 months endurance, 12 kts top speed, vehicle or crane-assisted launch, pairing electric and diesel drive in a single propulsion unit; targeted at MDA, ASW, sonar surveys, harbor security, and HVU escort.
• Lightfish Security System Turnkey autonomous surface vessel system based on the Lightfish platform, packaged for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in littoral, harbor, and open-ocean environments. Available through vehicle sales and a Robotics-as-a-Service offering; multiple units deployed and approved for operation in high-traffic or remote areas in several countries.
• Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) Subscription and usage-based services for uncrewed vessel operations, persistent ISR data, and maritime domain awareness, delivered using Seasats ASVs and complementary to direct hardware sales. Targeted at defense, security, and commercial customers needing persistent maritime data without owning platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100M+ in cumulative U.S. government contracts
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RS AquacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner distributing Seasats ASVs and related services in the United Kingdom and Ireland, supporting allied-navy, coast guard, and commercial survey customers.
• Elysium EPLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional channel partner distributing Seasats ASVs in Australia and New Zealand, supporting Australian, New Zealand, and broader Indo-Pacific maritime defense and commercial customers.
• ANELLO PhotonicscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner providing ANELLO's silicon photonics optical gyroscope-based inertial navigation system (INS) for GPS-denied navigation on Seasats ASVs.
• DeepWater ExplorationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology integration partner in the deep-water and subsea exploration ecosystem, supporting payload, sensor, and mission integration on Seasats platforms.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is both a Seasats strategic investor and a defense prime with maritime autonomy, ASW, and C5ISR capabilities. It is a broad incumbent that integrates USVs into larger mission systems and can either partner with or compete against Seasats in prime-led programs.
• Textron Systems: Textron Systems is a major U.S. defense prime with surface and maritime autonomy programs (e.g., common USV, ship-to-shore connector). It is a broad incumbent whose unmanned surface vessel portfolio competes for the same Navy and Marine Corps programs Seasats targets.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is a venture-backed but rapidly scaling defense technology company with growing investments in maritime autonomy, including surface and undersea platforms (e.g., Dive-XL, Dive-LD, Seabed Sentry). It is a broad defense-tech incumbent that competes for autonomy-driven maritime programs.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries: Huntington Ingalls (HII) is a major U.S. shipbuilder that has expanded into unmanned maritime systems, including surface and subsea vehicles. It represents a broad incumbent that competes for Navy distributed maritime operations and ASW-related USV programs relevant to Seasats.
• Ocean Infinity: Ocean Infinity operates large fleets of autonomous marine robots (Armada) for commercial survey, offshore energy, and increasingly defense applications. It is a broad incumbent in autonomous maritime systems whose scale and infrastructure present a competitive reference point.

Emerging players

• ThayerMahan: ThayerMahan deploys autonomous maritime systems for naval and homeland security surveillance, including undersea and surface assets. It is an emerging player with overlapping ISR and maritime domain awareness use cases for U.S. Navy and allied customers.
• Sea Machines Robotics: Sea Machines provides autonomous control and perception software for commercial and government surface vessels. It is an emerging player with overlapping autonomous surface technology stacks and customer use cases in defense, security, and commercial marine autonomy.

Direct peers

• Saronic Technologies: Saronic designs and manufactures small autonomous surface vessels for U.S. Navy and allied defense customers, including the Spyglass and Cutlass platforms. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Seasats' Lightfish and Quickfish in the attritable small-USV category.
• Saildrone: Saildrone builds wind- and solar-powered autonomous sailing USVs used for defense ISR, hydrography, and ocean science — directly comparable to Seasats' Lightfish in long-endurance, solar/sail-propelled maritime ISR. Both companies target U.S. Navy and allied navies with similar attritable platform concepts.
• MARTAC (Marine Tactical Systems): MARTAC builds unmanned surface vessels (e.g., USV series) for naval and homeland security customers. It competes with Seasats in small-to-medium USV platforms for U.S. Navy and Department of Homeland Security applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors14 records

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M&A

Investments

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