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Saildrone

Alameda, US · 262 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Saildrone designs, builds, and operates wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles that collect data on ocean surface activity and the seabed, streaming near real-time intelligence to customers. It serves maritime operations needs including surveillance, environmental monitoring, and defense applications.

Founders & leadership

RJRichard Jenkins
Richard JenkinsFounder & CEO

Investors · 11

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4 people who came through Saildrone went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Saildrone do?
Saildrone designs, builds, and operates wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles that collect data on ocean surface activity and the seabed, streaming near real-time intelligence to customers. It serves maritime operations needs including surveillance, environmental monitoring, and defense applications.
Who founded Saildrone?
Saildrone was founded by Richard Jenkins.
Who are Saildrone's investors?
Saildrone's investors include Bond Capital Management, Lux Capital, Exor Seeds, Standard Investments, Tribe Capital, Graph Ventures, Sand Hill Angels, Washington Harbour Partners and 3 more.
Where is Saildrone headquartered?
Saildrone is headquartered in Alameda, US.