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.
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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.
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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.



