Hyperkelp

Modular ocean platform engineered for any sensor to collect real-time data, anywhere

Encinitas, United States · Founded 2021 · $3.2M raised

Employees
1–10
Founded
2021
Business Model
B2B
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

GrantSBIR Phase II (USAF)Nov 2024
$1.8M

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