Who are Fleet Robotics's investors?

Fleet Robotics's investors include Grit Ventures, Material Impact.

How much funding has Fleet Robotics raised?

Fleet Robotics has disclosed $2.9M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Fleet Robotics headquartered?

Fleet Robotics is headquartered in Boston, US.

Fleet Robotics

Boston, US · Founded 2022 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors

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Fleet Robotics develops autonomous submersible robots that clean ship hulls, mitigate biofouling, and inspect underwater infrastructure, delivering performance data for the maritime shipping industry.

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Founders & leadership

Michael BellNamed on SEC filing

Robert J. Wood, Jr.Named on SEC filing

Board

Sidney McLaurin Co-founder & CEOPreviously a partner at Material Impact and a general manager at Lime, with earlier investing roles at Contrary, Qualcomm Ventures and Kapor Capital. Began his career at Siemens, where he spent six years in the Engineering Leadership Development Program and as a product marketing manager.

Carmichael Roberts Board directorInvestor at Material Impact

Frank van MierloBoard director

Investors · 2

Grit Ventureslisted by Grit VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $1M

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Material Impactlisted by Material ImpactBoston · $100K – $10M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.9M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2022–2026

▶$2.4MraisedJul 2026 · 6 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Sidney McLaurinExecutive Officer, Director
Carmichael RobertsDirector
Frank van MierloDirector

Offering amount: $4.2M
Amount sold: $2.4M
First sale: May 2026
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$500KraisedJul 2022 · 1 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Sidney McLaurinExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Michael BellExecutive Officer
Robert J. Wood, Jr.Executive Officer

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $500K
First sale: Jun 2022
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fleet Robotics do?: Fleet Robotics develops autonomous submersible robots that clean ship hulls, mitigate biofouling, and inspect underwater infrastructure, delivering performance data for the maritime shipping industry.
Who are Fleet Robotics's investors?: Fleet Robotics's investors include Grit Ventures, Material Impact.
How much funding has Fleet Robotics raised?: Fleet Robotics has disclosed $2.9M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Fleet Robotics headquartered?: Fleet Robotics is headquartered in Boston, US.