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Orpheus Ocean
Founded 2024 · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Orpheus Ocean develops remotely operated and autonomous vehicles that enable exploration and data collection in deep ocean environments, including the hadal zone below 6,000 meters, serving oceanographic research, conservation, and resource management applications.
Founders & leadership
Orpheus Ocean was founded in 2024 by Jake Russell and Casey Machado.
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Jake RussellCo-founder & CEOJake Russell holds a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry focused on energy storage and superconductors, with published research in Science and Nature. He previously served as an Operating Partner at Propeller Ventures and was a Fellow at ARPA-E, and is now Co-founder and CEO of Orpheus Ocean, which develops remotely operated and autonomous vehicles for deep ocean exploration and data collection.
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Casey MachadoCo-founder & CTOCo-founder and CTO of Orpheus Ocean, which develops remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles for deep ocean exploration and research.
Investors · 2
Propeller VCreportedJamaica Plain · $100K – $10M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedMar 2025Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Orpheus Ocean do?
- Orpheus Ocean develops remotely operated and autonomous vehicles that enable exploration and data collection in deep ocean environments, including the hadal zone below 6,000 meters, serving oceanographic research, conservation, and resource management applications.
- Who founded Orpheus Ocean?
- Orpheus Ocean was founded by Jake Russell, Casey Machado in 2024.
- Who are Orpheus Ocean's investors?
- Orpheus Ocean's investors include Jetstream, Propeller VC.