What SeeByte does

SeeByte Ltd is a privately held Scottish software company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Edinburgh, that develops autonomous mission-management software for uncrewed maritime systems (UMS). The company's product suite centres on SeeTrack, a multi-domain command-and-control (C2) platform for planning, executing, and monitoring single- or multi-vehicle naval missions; Neptune, a mission-level autonomy engine providing decentralised control, collision avoidance, and real-time adaptation; and an Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) system for sonar-based target classification. Additional modules include an MCM (mine countermeasure) Toolbox and the GALILEO AI Agent for decision support. The platform is built on an open, sensor-agnostic architecture that integrates with third-party AUVs and sonars such as Kongsberg HUGIN Superior, Kraken Robotics KATFISH, Raytheon AN/AQS-20C, Northrop Grumman AQS-24B, and Sonardyne navigation systems.

SeeByte operates exclusively in the B2B defence market, selling directly to government naval forces and defence procurement agencies through competitive tenders, framework agreements, and IDIQ contracts. Its customer base spans more than 25 navies across NATO and allied nations — including the Royal Navy, US Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy, Belgian Navy, Royal Danish Navy, Polish Navy, Irish Naval Service, Royal New Zealand Navy, and the Royal Australian Navy via the SEA 1905 programme. Notable contract anchors include a US Navy IDIQ with a $87M ceiling over ten years (awarded November 2022) and a UK DE&S contract with a £2.4M three-year base value and £50M potential total. Revenue streams combine multi-year software licences and subscriptions, professional services for integration and training, and ongoing support and maintenance.

The company operates from offices in Edinburgh (headquarters), Bristol (engineering and R&D, opened May 2022), and San Diego (North American defence customers), employing approximately 90 staff in the UK. SeeByte is a wholly owned subsidiary of Battelle, a large US non-profit research organisation, which provides corporate backing without any disclosed venture funding. The company holds ISO 9001, TickITplus, and Cyber Essential Plus certifications and is a member of ADS, the UK aerospace, defence, and security trade organisation.

Name

SeeByte

Legal name

SeeByte Ltd

Website

https://seebyte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SeeByte develops autonomous maritime software — including SeeTrack command-and-control, Neptune mission autonomy, and ATR target recognition — serving over 25 allied navies globally from its Edinburgh headquarters. It operates as a subsidiary of Battelle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Autonomous Systems Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE), Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD), Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) & Autonomous Maritime Surface Platforms (IMABAIAE), Naval C4ISR & Secure Communications Systems (IMAJABAL)

Keywords

• Maritime autonomy software
• Uncrewed maritime systems
• Command and control software
• Mine countermeasures software
• Automatic target recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Core revenue stream from licensing SeeByte's proprietary software platforms (SeeTrack, Neptune) to defence and government customers. Contracts are typically multi-year and awarded through competitive defence procurement processes.
2. Professional Services: Engineering and integration services to deploy SeeByte systems into customer operations, including system customisation, sensor integration, and operational support.
3. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support, software updates, and maintenance services bundled with software licenses or sold as standalone annual support contracts.
4. Training Services: Specialised training programmes for naval operators and engineers, including partnerships with organisations such as New Zealand Ocean Technology Ltd.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SeeByte develops and licenses intelligent software for uncrewed maritime systems, centered on the SeeTrack command-and-control platform, the Neptune autonomy engine, and an Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) suite, together with an MCM Toolbox and Vehicle Interoperability modules that connect heterogeneous AUVs, sonars, and sensors across surface, sub-surface, and air domains for naval customers.

Product overview

SeeByte offers a software platform ecosystem centered on SeeTrack, a command and control (C2) system for uncrewed maritime operations. The platform provides autonomous mission management through Neptune, automatic target recognition (ATR) capabilities, and comprehensive mine countermeasure (MCM) tools. Vehicle Interoperability modules enable integration with third-party AUVs and sonar systems. GALILEO AI Agent adds decision-making autonomy. The products operate as an integrated platform where SeeTrack serves as the core command layer, augmented by specialized modules for planning, analysis, and autonomous coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SeeTrack: Multi Domain Integration - command and control software for mission planning, monitoring, and data analysis for single or multi-vehicle operations.
• Neptune
• ATR System
• MCM Toolbox
• Vehicle Interoperability

Products and services

• SeeTrack Multi Domain Integration — internationally proven command-and-control (C2) software for mission planning, monitoring, sensor data integration, contact analysis, and tasking of a diverse range of multi-domain uncrewed systems, used by naval forces for mine countermeasures, ISR, and multi-vehicle coordination.
• Neptune Mission Level Autonomy — intelligent autonomy system that enables collaborative operation, decentralized control, and real-time adaptation for uncrewed maritime systems across surface and sub-surface domains, supporting collision avoidance and independent decision-making for unmanned vessels.
• ATR System
• MCM Toolbox
• Vehicle Interoperability
• GALILEO AI Agent AI-powered decision support agent within SeeTrack that enables autonomous decision-making in multi-vehicle operations, supporting human operators with real-time mission-level choices across heterogeneous uncrewed maritime assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• A three-year contract with a NATO ally has an initial value of £2.4M with a potential total value of £50M, reflecting significant contract scalability.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kraken RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022SeeByte and Kraken Robotics signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June 2022 to establish a technology partnership focused on integrating SeeByte's autonomous maritime software with Kraken's sensor technology for enhanced seabed mapping and surveillance capabilities.
• BattellecoreOthersBattelle is SeeByte's parent company. SeeByte operates as a subsidiary within the Battelle corporate group, which is a large non-profit independent laboratory engaged in scientific research and development across multiple domains including defence, energy, and health.
• BlueZone GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic alliance and representative agreement in Australia, where BlueZone Group acts as SeeByte's representative and channel partner, providing local sales, support, and customer engagement for Australian defence customers.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership with MIT on autonomous systems research, with SeeByte contributing domain expertise in maritime autonomy and MIT contributing academic research capabilities.
• Steller SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic agreement and MOU between SeeByte and Steller Systems to collaborate on maritime autonomous systems, combining SeeByte's software platform capabilities with Steller Systems' naval architecture and platform expertise.
• SonardynecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration focused on integrating Sonardyne's underwater navigation and acoustic communications technology with SeeByte's autonomous maritime systems, enabling enhanced navigation and data exchange for unmanned underwater vehicles.
• Blue BearminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for MMDS (Maritime Mine Countermeasures Defensive Systems) research, combining SeeByte's autonomous software capabilities with Blue Bear's unmanned systems technology for mine countermeasures applications.
• Saab, Leidos, and Sonartech Atlas (Australian SEA 1905 programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeByte is partnered with Saab, Leidos, and Sonartech Atlas on the Australian Navy's SEA 1905 programme, which aims to deliver a mine countermeasures capability for the Royal Australian Navy. SeeByte contributes autonomous software capabilities to the consortium.
• New Zealand Ocean Technology Ltd (NZOT)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partnership with NZOT to deliver specialised training programmes for SeeByte customers in the New Zealand and Pacific region, with NZOT providing local training delivery and support for the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime produces the HUGIN AUV family, which SeeByte's SeeTrack integrates with. Both serve naval AUV operators with autonomy, sonar processing, and mission management, making them directly comparable platform-and-software counterparts.
• Atlas Elektronik (Thales): Atlas Elektronik is a leading supplier of naval mine countermeasures systems and unmanned underwater vehicles to NATO navies, competing with SeeByte's MCM Toolbox and SeeTrack for MCM program contracts.
• Saab (Naval domain): Saab is SeeByte's partner on the Australian SEA 1905 MCM programme and competes in naval autonomous systems, combat management, and underwater vehicle integration for NATO and allied navies.
• Kraken Robotics: Kraken Robotics provides the KATFISH towed sonar and seabed mapping technology used alongside SeeByte's ATR. Both target naval MCM and seabed survey customers and signed an MOU in 2022 to deepen integration, making them closely aligned technology partners and adjacent competitors.
• Ocean Infinity: Ocean Infinity operates large fleets of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles for marine survey and has expanded into defence markets. Its in-house autonomy stack and fleet operations are directly comparable to SeeByte's command-and-control approach.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a large defense prime with significant unmanned maritime and autonomy capabilities, including ASW and mine countermeasures systems. It competes for the same naval autonomy program dollars while offering bundled hardware-software solutions.
• RTX (Raytheon): Raytheon's AN/AQS-20C mine-hunting sonar integrates with SeeTrack for data analysis, but RTX increasingly offers integrated autonomy and processing bundles, competing with SeeByte at the mission-management layer for MCM contracts.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman's AQS-24B mine-hunting sonar feeds SeeTrack today, but the company is a broad naval autonomy and AUV prime with scale and proprietary systems that compete with SeeByte's open-architecture approach.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne Marine participates in the NATO User Group alongside SeeByte and supplies AUV platforms, sonars, and acoustic systems that integrate with SeeByte's software. It is a broad incumbent in marine sensing with overlapping naval autonomy programs.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: Anduril is scaling defense autonomy across air, sea, and undersea domains with its Lattice platform. Its Dive-LD AUV and maritime autonomy ambitions overlap with SeeByte's surface/undersea C2 and autonomy offering for naval customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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