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Vatn

Providence, US · 3 known investors

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Vatn designs and manufactures low-cost, modular autonomous underwater vehicles with proprietary autonomy, navigation, and control software for undersea ISR, logistics, sensing, and payload delivery missions. Its systems are used by defense, research, and commercial customers, including U.S. DoD and NATO partners operating in contested maritime environments.

Founders & leadership

FMFrederick Mills
Frederick MillsinCo-founder · Chief Operating OfficerFrederick Mills founded Vatn, which manufactures modular autonomous underwater vehicles for defense, research, and commercial applications. He previously led Mills Composites & Salvage and has background in maritime operations, autonomous systems, vessel logistics, and composite systems integration.
NMNelson Mills
Nelson Millsin𝕏Co-founderPrincipal at Link Ventures
GM
Geoff ManchesterinCo-founderFounder at Vatn Systems
DH
Dan HendrixCo-founder

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Frequently asked questions

What does Vatn do?
Vatn designs and manufactures low-cost, modular autonomous underwater vehicles with proprietary autonomy, navigation, and control software for undersea ISR, logistics, sensing, and payload delivery missions. Its systems are used by defense, research, and commercial customers, including U.S. DoD and NATO partners operating in contested maritime environments.
Who founded Vatn?
Vatn was founded by Frederick Mills, Nelson Mills, Geoff Manchester, Dan Hendrix.
Who are Vatn's investors?
Vatn's investors include Airbus Ventures, BVVC, Lockheed Martin Ventures.
Where is Vatn headquartered?
Vatn is headquartered in Providence, US.