Caladh
YC F26Boston, US · Founded 2026 · 1 known investors
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Caladh develops anti-drone defense systems for the maritime domain that detect, track, and neutralize unmanned threats operating above and below the waterline. It serves operators of critical maritime infrastructure seeking to protect assets from drone attacks.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareHard TechDronesMaritimeDefenseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)
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Kristen KitaFounder/CEOShe holds a PhD from MIT and worked as a DARPA Principal Investigator, with over a decade in maritime autonomy covering areas such as UUV navigation, real-time path and behavior planning, multi-agent coordination, and acoustics, including building and leading maritime autonomy teams and advancing systems from concept to open-ocean demonstration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Caladh do?
- Caladh develops anti-drone defense systems for the maritime domain that detect, track, and neutralize unmanned threats operating above and below the waterline. It serves operators of critical maritime infrastructure seeking to protect assets from drone attacks.
- Who are Caladh's investors?
- Caladh's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Caladh headquartered?
- Caladh is headquartered in Boston, US.

