Hyperkelp
Modular ocean platform engineered for any sensor to collect real-time data, anywhere
Encinitas, United States · Founded 2021 · $3.2M raised
- Headquarters
- Encinitas, California
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2021
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- hyperkelp.com
- Total Funding
- $3.2M
- Last Round
- $1.8M GrantNov 2024
- Rounds
- 4
About
HyperKelp is an Encinitas, California-based startup that builds hosted-payload smart buoys for real-time ocean surface data collection. Its modular hardware platform supports any sensor type and enables mesh network analytics, environmental monitoring, and hypersonic early-warning applications. HyperKelp's buoys are engineered to operate autonomously for up to a year and can house up to 20 sensors per unit. The company has deployed smart buoys in San Diego Bay in partnership with the Port of San Diego through its Blue Economy Incubator program, and is expanding into Europe and the South Pacific. Founded in 2021 by CEO Graeme Rae.
Summary
Hyperkelp is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Encinitas, United States, founded in 2021. It has raised $3.2M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $1.8M Grant round in Nov 2024.
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Funding History
Nov 2024
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