Skarv Technologies As

What Skarv Technologies As does

Skarv Technologies AS is a Trondheim, Norway-based private company founded in 2019 by four PhDs from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory. The company designs and builds autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and supporting software for subsea sensing, mapping, and data analysis, with a vertically integrated hardware-software toolstack. Its flagship product family is the CORAX AUV platform, offered in two variants — the CORAX 600 (up to 12 hours endurance, 600m depth) optimized for high-resolution optical and acoustic close-range seafloor mapping, and the CORAX Endurance (24+ hours, 30 km operational radius) for ocean-going missions — both featuring 6DOF thruster configuration, hovering capability, forward-looking sonar, and onboard compute. A complementary 4K turbidity-resilient underwater camera and the Skarv Software ecosystem (Seabed Optics, Identification Toolbox, Image Enhancement, Acoustic Toolbox, and Simulation Toolbox) round out the product portfolio.

The company serves three primary verticals: defense and security (naval surveillance, UXO detection, port and hull inspection demonstrated via NATO REPMUS 24 and FFI/ICE worx), aquaculture (net inspection and seabed resource mapping for customers including Salmar Aker Ocean and Ava Ocean), and offshore/energy (environmental surveys and asset monitoring). Revenue is generated through a mix of AUV hardware sales, software licenses and services, end-to-end underwater data solutions, and managed services such as the NotVakt continuous net inspection system under multi-year contracts. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales, supported by participation in defense industry events (FSi Conference, Norway Japan Defence Industry Day, NATO DIANA, REPMUS). The company is fully owned by its four founders (CEO: Trygve Olav Fossum), has approximately 16 employees, and is a graduate of NATO's DIANA accelerator program.

Name

Skarv Technologies As

Legal name

Skarv Technologies AS

Website

https://skarvtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skarv Technologies AS is a Trondheim, Norway-based private company founded in 2019 that develops autonomous underwater vehicles (CORAX AUVs) and proprietary software for subsea sensing, mapping, and data analysis, serving defense, aquaculture, and offshore customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (Marine Robotics)

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (541360)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) & Autonomous Subsea Platforms (IMABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Unmanned Systems (USV/UUV) & Control Stations (IMABAKAJ), Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD), Underwater/Port Infrastructure Security (Dive Teams, Hull & Pier Inspections) (BPAKALAH)

Keywords

• Autonomous underwater vehicles
• Subsea mapping software
• Marine robotics
• Underwater data analytics
• Underwater imaging sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AUV Hardware Sales: Sale of autonomous underwater vehicles including CORAX 600 and CORAX Endurance models, along with associated sensor payloads and modular add-ons.
2. Underwater Camera Sales: Sale of proprietary underwater cameras with 4K resolution designed for AUVs and ROVs.
3. Software Licenses and Services: Skarv software ecosystem provides tools for processing and managing marine data including underwater 2D and 3D imaging, object detection, acoustic data analysis, image enhancement, and surveillance functions.
4. Net Inspection Services (NotVakt): Continuous net inspection, hole detection, and backup system deployment under multi-year contracts such as the 4-year contract with Salmar Aker Ocean for Ocean Farm 1 offshore fish farm.
5. End-to-End Underwater Data Solutions: Complete solutions combining AUV platforms with positioning systems, autonomy solutions, and AI-based data analytics for underwater data collection, processing, and analysis.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skarv Technologies develops and sells the CORAX family of autonomous underwater vehicles (CORAX 600 and CORAX Endurance), a 4K underwater camera module, and a proprietary Skarv Software ecosystem for high-resolution subsea mapping, autonomous navigation, and AI-driven data analytics. Offerings are delivered as integrated end-to-end underwater data solutions for defense, aquaculture, and offshore survey customers.

Product overview

Skarv Technologies is a vertically integrated technology provider specializing in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and marine robotics. The product portfolio centers on the CORAX AUV platform, available in two variants: the CORAX 600 (standard endurance, up to 12 hours) and CORAX Endurance (extended endurance, up to 24+ hours). These hardware platforms integrate with the proprietary Skarv Software ecosystem for data processing, machine vision, and autonomy. The Underwater Camera serves as a modular sensor component compatible with both AUV variants. The company provides end-to-end underwater data collection solutions combining precise positioning, autonomous navigation, optical and acoustic sensors, and AI-driven data analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CORAX 600 Purpose-built autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) optimized for high-resolution optical and acoustic close-range seafloor mapping. Features 6DOF thruster configuration with hovering capability, high-resolution turbidity-resilient cameras, forward-looking sonar, INS/DVL/acoustic navigation, and a robust onboard computational platform. Operates up to 12 hours with 2TB storage, rated to 600m depth, deployable and recoverable by a minimal crew.
• CORAX Endurance Extended-endurance autonomous underwater vehicle variant based on the CORAX platform. Provides up to 24 hours battery endurance via 4x redundant smart lithium-ion batteries, rated to 600m depth, with modular sensor integration including optional sidescan sonar, synthetic aperture sonar, hyperspectral imager, and multibeam systems. Approximately 2.4 x 0.5 x 0.4 m and 74 kg, capable of operating up to 30 km from a mothership with satellite communications.
• Underwater Camera Compact 4K underwater camera engineered for integration with AUVs and ROVs. 1.1 inch global shutter, 160 x 220 mm dimensions, 1.2 kg weight, 1000 m depth rating, 83.9° horizontal field of view in water, with onboard compute, gigabit ethernet interface, and strobe trigger I/O. Self-contained design optimized for dependable 4K capture and turbidity-resilient imaging.
• Skarv Software Comprehensive software ecosystem for underwater autonomy and marine robotics enabling high-throughput real-time processing, analytics, and visualization across optical, acoustic, and time-series data. Includes Seabed Optics for image processing, Identification Toolbox for annotation and visualization of geospatial datasets, Image Enhancement for de-hazing and backscatter reduction, Acoustic Toolbox for sonar data analysis, and machine vision capabilities with deep-learning-based object detection, segmentation, and classification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 600m depth operation and 30 hours per charge for persistent maritime surveillance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ava OceanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Delivery of long endurance CORAX AUV system adapted for seabed mapping in the Barents Sea for sustainable fisheries operations. The partnership enables Ava Ocean to perform targeted, non-destructive harvesting of Arctic scallops while reducing ecological impact compared to traditional methods. The system includes real-time object recognition that dynamically adapts search patterns.
• Water LinkedcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 November 2024Partnership between Skarv and Water Linked combining Skarv's expertise in data processing, optical sensors, and AUV design with Water Linked's specialized knowledge in acoustic sensing. Water Linked's acoustic sensors are integrated into the CORAX AUV system, and the collaboration was highlighted during the Norwegian Minister of Defense's visit to Skarv Technologies.
• Salmar Aker OceanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 20244-year contract for deployment of continuous net inspection, hole detection, and backup system (NotVakt) for Ocean Farm 1 offshore fish farm. The system is mounted on Aqua Robotics automated washing system for 24-hour monitoring and cleaning capabilities.
• Dolphin Labs InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024US-Norwegian consortium partner in the UPSIN (Underwater Power, Surveillance, and Intervention Network) project within NATO DIANA program. Dolphin Labs provides wave energy systems to deliver persistent, renewable power for the integrated underwater security solution combining SEADAR's radar surveillance, Dolphin Labs' wave energy, and Skarv's AUVs.
• SEADAR (HG Partners, LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2024US-Norwegian consortium partner in the UPSIN project within NATO DIANA program. SEADAR provides underwater radar surveillance systems for long-range detection and continuous monitoring of subsea environments, integrated with Skarv's AUVs and Dolphin Labs' wave energy.
• Forsvarets Forsknings Institutt (FFI) / ICE worxcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 April 2024Norwegian defense research institute coordinating AUV demonstrations for the Norwegian defense sector on behalf of NATO DIANA. ICE worx is a joint innovation center for defense stakeholders where technology companies collaborate with military units to test and develop new technology.
• Aqua RoboticscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 29 April 2024Partner in NotVakt net inspection system deployment; the system is integrated into Aqua Robotics' automated washing system for continuous 24-hour net monitoring and cleaning at Salmar Aker Ocean facilities.
• SINTEF OceanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Collaboration in the ResiFarm project, a 4-year NFR-funded research initiative developing new autonomy solutions for the aquaculture industry. The project aims to reshape underwater operations in dynamic, complex, and perceptually-degraded environments.
• Eelume ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Collaboration partner in the ResiFarm NFR-project for developing resilient autonomy solutions for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) in aquaculture applications.
• Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Academic collaboration partner in the ResiFarm NFR-project for developing new autonomy solutions for the aquaculture industry.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ocean Infinity: Marine data company operating large fleets of AUVs (Armada) for ocean survey, offshore energy, and defense. Comparable as a buyer of AUV hardware and operator of subsea data services, and a potential customer or competitor for seafloor-mapping missions.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large US defense prime with subsea autonomous systems (e.g., Iver AUV line) serving naval mine countermeasures, surveillance, and survey customers. Comparable as a defense-procurement competitor for NATO-aligned underwater autonomy programs.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian maritime-technology incumbent producing the HUGIN AUV family and a broad portfolio of subsea sensors, sonars, and naval systems. Directly comparable as an AUV manufacturer serving defense and commercial survey markets; Skarv competes for similar customers from a much smaller base.
• Teledyne Technologies: Large US instrumentation and subsea-technology group producing the Gavia, Slocum, and other AUV platforms for scientific, commercial, and defense survey. Comparable as a vertically integrated AUV-plus-sensors manufacturer competing in ocean mapping and inspection.
• Saab (Sabertooth): Swedish defense prime operating the Sabertooth hybrid AUV/ROV for naval and security customers. Comparable as a defense-focused autonomous underwater vehicle supplier targeting similar NATO-aligned surveillance and mine-countermeasure missions.

Direct peers

• Aqua Robotics: Norwegian aquaculture-automation company whose automated washing platform hosts Skarv's NotVakt net-inspection system at Ocean Farm 1. Directly comparable as a partner/competitor in continuous net monitoring and fish-farm automation.
• Eelume AS: Norwegian spin-off from NTNU developing snake-like UUVs for aquaculture net inspection and subsea IMR. Already a Skarv consortium partner in the NFR ResiFarm project; directly comparable in size, geography, and target use case.
• Bedrock Ocean: US-based subsea-survey company deploying autonomous underwater vehicles for high-resolution seafloor mapping as a service. Comparable business model (AUV-as-a-service for seafloor data) and target buyer (offshore wind, infrastructure, defense).

Emerging players

• BlueRobotics: Affordable underwater-vehicle and component supplier popular with research, prosumer, and small-commercial operators. Comparable in modular AUV/ROV hardware offering and emphasis on accessibility, though serving a more prosumer customer base than Skarv.
• Anduril Industries: US defense-tech company that has publicly expanded into maritime autonomy (e.g., Dive-LD). Comparable as a well-capitalized emerging entrant in autonomous underwater systems for defense and security customers, posing a long-term competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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