Saronic Technologies
This company is in the pipeline of America 2030, IPO CLUB’s $50M, actively managed secondary fund focused on U.S. defense, energy, security, and AI.
Headquarter: Austin, Texas
Year Founded: 2022
Employees: ~300 | 2025
Business Status: Mid Stage Growth
Industry Sectors: Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Maritime Security, Robotics, Autonomous Systems
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What is Saronic?
Saronic is a U.S.-based defense technology company focused on autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) for maritime defense. Founded in 2022, it matters because it fills a critical operational and industrial gap in U.S. shipbuilding capacity. As the Pentagon shifts toward a hybrid fleet of manned and unmanned systems, Saronic’s scalable, AI-integrated platforms are positioned to become foundational assets for the next generation of naval operations.
As of march 2025: $4B valuation | $850M raised | DoD Contracts | Partnership with Palantir
Why do we like it?
Saronic is building mission-critical autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. defense sector at a time when naval modernization and unmanned systems are national priorities. The company is operating in a high-barrier, government-backed market with long-term tailwinds, and has demonstrated unusually fast execution across product, partnerships, and manufacturing.
What does Saronic do?
Saronic builds smart, unmanned boats, called Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs), that are used for defense and security at sea. Their current models include the 6-foot Spyglass, 14-foot Cutlass, and 24-foot Corsair. These boats can work alone or in groups and are designed for missions like surveillance, mine detection, drone support, and protecting ports. What makes Saronic different is how they combine strong hardware with smart software and AI, so their vessels can make decisions with little help from humans. The boats are made to be low-cost, fast to produce, and easy to update, which lets the military use more of them to cover more ground safely and efficiently.
“Saronic is developing the solutions we need to protect the warfighter and stay ahead of our adversaries, and we are proud to support their continued growth.”
What USV stands for?
USV stands for Unmanned Surface Vehicle, also known as Unmanned Surface Vessel or Uncrewed Surface Vessel. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same type of watercraft. USV and ASV are not exactly the same, though they are closely related terms that are often used interchangeably. The key difference lies in their level of autonomy.
USV: The Broader Category
USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) is the broader umbrella term that encompasses all vessels operating on the water surface without a crew onboard. USVs operate with various levels of autonomy, from remote control to fully autonomous operation. This means a USV can be:
• Remotely controlled by a human operator from land or another vessel
• Semi-autonomous with some automated functions
• Fully autonomous with complete independent operation
ASV: The Autonomous Subset
ASV (Autonomous Surface Vehicle) is actually a specific type of USV that emphasizes autonomous capabilities. The distinguishing factor is that ASVs can function completely without a human remotely operating them, hence “autonomous”. However, ASVs can still be monitored and taken control of remotely by human operators when needed.
Force Multiplication Through Intelligent, Attritable Maritime Systems
Saronic is reshaping naval strategy by developing autonomous surface vessels that are both highly capable and cost-effective. These vessels are designed to be “attritable” which means affordable enough to produce and deploy in large numbers, but advanced enough to carry out complex missions on their own or in coordinated groups.
Each ASV combines modular hardware with Saronic’s custom-built autonomy software, enabling it to make real-time decisions, process data from multiple sensors, and adapt to changing mission needs without constant human control. This allows naval forces to operate across wider areas, respond faster to threats, and take more calculated risks without relying solely on traditional manned ships.
The result is a smarter and more flexible fleet. By shifting from a few expensive platforms to a larger number of intelligent, unmanned systems, Saronic gives the U.S. and its allies a strategic edge, improving readiness, reducing costs, and increasing resilience in contested environments.
This company is in the pipeline of America 2030, IPO CLUB’s $50M, actively managed secondary fund focused on U.S. defense, energy, security, and AI.
Is Saronic publicly traded?
No, Saronic is not publicly traded. The company remains a private entity and does not trade on any public stock exchanges. There is no ticker symbol for Saronic stock because it operates as a private company, and private companies do not have ticker symbols like their publicly traded counterparts.
How can you invest?
Saronic is part of our America 2030 pipeline. You can invest in our managed, 6-year, target maturity fund, or via a single-name SPV.
Saronic Stock
Saronic stock is primarily held by founders, employees, and early investors. Until a liquidity event, such as an IPO or M&A transaction, the company remains privately owned. Investors seeking exposure to Saronic should explore opportunities in the private markets, where certain brokers, platforms, or funds may offer access. Saronic is currently in the pipeline for America 2030 IPO CLUB’s $50 million actively managed secondary fund, which focuses on U.S. defense, energy, security, and AI. Investors may also participate through our single-name SPV. To request more information, please click here.
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Most Recent Financing Status
In February 2025, Saronic closed a $600 million Series C round led by Elad Gil, with participation from General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, Caffeinated Capital, and 8VC. The round valued the company at $4 billion, up from $1 billion just seven months earlier, marking one of the fastest valuation increases in the defense tech sector. Since its founding in 2022, Saronic has raised approximately $850 million across four rounds, including a $175 million Series B led by a16z in July 2024, a $55 million Series A led by Caffeinated Capital in October 2023, and a $15 million seed round led by 8VC in February 2023. Proceeds from the Series C are being used to fund the construction of Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard in Austin, Texas, that will support scaled production of medium and large-class autonomous surface vessels.
Major Investors
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Point72, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, 8VC, NightDragon, Caffeinated Capital
Saronic IPO
While there is no official confirmation of an IPO date, the company's growth trajectory, partnerships, and market position suggest that it might consider going public. However, no specific plans for an IPO have been disclosed. Market conditions, financial performance, and strategic goals would influence such a decision.
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