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Jaia
Bristol, US · Founded 2022 · 36 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Jaia Robotics develops autonomous aquatic drones and software that enable safe, simplified data collection from water environments. The company serves customers including military, government, research, and commercial organizations needing cost-effective marine observation capabilities.
Founders & leadership
Board
Investors · 3
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2024
▶$1.8MraisedDec 2024 · 48 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Susan BallochDirector
- David VoorhesDirector
- Jason WebsterDirector
- Nevin CarrDirector
- Ian Estaphan OwenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.8M
- First sale
- Nov 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 54 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Ian Estaphan OwenDirector
- Jason WebsterDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Nov 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.6MraisedJun 2022 · 57 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Jason WebsterDirector
- Ian Estaphan OwenDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.6M
- Minimum investment
- $1
- First sale
- Jun 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2022
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Phase I | 2023 | $174.9K |
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 Jaia do?
- Jaia Robotics develops autonomous aquatic drones and software that enable safe, simplified data collection from water environments. The company serves customers including military, government, research, and commercial organizations needing cost-effective marine observation capabilities.
- Who are Jaia's investors?
- Jaia's investors include Bantam Group, Beacon Angels, Launchpad Venture Group.
- How much funding has Jaia raised?
- Jaia has disclosed $4.6M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Jaia headquartered?
- Jaia is headquartered in Bristol, US.