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.

Jaia

Bristol, US · Founded 2022 · 36 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

Jaia Robotics builds ultraportable aquatic drones (JaiaBots) that can be deployed in coordinated "pods" to collect aquatic data across wide areas. The system serves defense, environmental monitoring, research, offshore renewables, aquaculture, and academic users.

Defense Tech Hardware Robotics

Founders & leadership

Ian Estaphan OwenExecutive

Board

Susan BallochBoard director

David VoorhesBoard director

Jason WebsterBoard director

Nevin CarrBoard director

Investors · 3

Bantam GroupWestwood

Beacon AngelsBoston · $50K – $400K

Launchpad Venture GroupBoston · $8M – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2024

▶$1.8MraisedDec 2024 · 48 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2024 · 54 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$1.6MraisedJun 2022 · 57 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

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

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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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 builds ultraportable aquatic drones (JaiaBots) that can be deployed in coordinated "pods" to collect aquatic data across wide areas. The system serves defense, environmental monitoring, research, offshore renewables, aquaculture, and academic users.
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.