Blue Ocean Gear
6 known investors
Blue Ocean Gear makes connected smart buoys that provide real-time GPS location, movement tracking, and local condition data for deployed fishing and aquaculture gear, transmitting via satellite and radio to a vessel, mobile app, or cloud. It serves wild capture fisheries, aquaculture farms, and research operations for asset tracking and gear recovery.
Investors · 6
Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2023 | $648.9K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2022 | $149.5K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase II | 2021 | $399.6K |
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2020 | $102K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Blue Ocean Gear do?
- Blue Ocean Gear makes connected smart buoys that provide real-time GPS location, movement tracking, and local condition data for deployed fishing and aquaculture gear, transmitting via satellite and radio to a vessel, mobile app, or cloud. It serves wild capture fisheries, aquaculture farms, and research operations for asset tracking and gear recovery.
- Who are Blue Ocean Gear's investors?
- Blue Ocean Gear's investors include Brighter Capital, Good Growth Capital, Launch Alaska Investment Fund, Gratitude Railroad, Locus Ventures, Signia Venture Partners.