SEA.AI continues to gain momentum. After making waves with its AI-based object recognition systems in ocean racing, the company now offers a broad product range. These products cater to sailing yachts, motor yachts, commercial vessels, and even search and rescue (SAR) and first responder applications.
By enhancing situational awareness and maritime safety, SEA.AI technology is fast becoming a key component in the development of autonomous navigation at sea.
In its latest Series A funding round, SEA.AI successfully secured €3 million to support its next phase of growth. The funds will be invested in strengthening the company’s R&D, operations, sales, and marketing capabilities.
Founder Raphael Biancale attracted two highly experienced investors known for building successful businesses in and outside the marine sector.
Among the new investors is Stephan Schambach, one of Germany’s most successful IT entrepreneurs and a passionate sailor. Schambach previously served as the lead investor in electric mobility pioneer Torqeedo.
Joining him is Christoph Ballin, co-founder and former CEO of Torqeedo. Under his leadership, the company became a global leader in waterborne electric mobility.
With their support, Biancale is now backed by a strong team of shareholders, including former IMOCA class CEO Gaetan Gouerou and Austrian venture firm Invest AG. Together, they form the ownership of BSB Artificial Intelligence, the parent company of SEA.AI.
Raphael Biancale expressed his enthusiasm, stating:
“I’m very happy to welcome Stephan Schambach and Christoph Ballin on board. They understand the marine industry, love innovation, and truly see the massive potential of AI in navigation.”
Stephan Schambach added:
“After learning about SEA.AI, I immediately saw the role this company can play in marine mobility. As an early SEA.AI customer, the product convinced me that Raphael and his team are heading in the right direction.”
Christoph Ballin shared his outlook:
“The SEA.AI team has done an outstanding job developing both the technology and its current product range. With this new funding and a stronger team, we’re ready to take SEA.AI to the next level.”
Team Malizia’s new research vessel, Malizia Explorer, isn’t just another boat, it’s a science mission on a global scale. Built to travel remote oceans, collect critical environmental data, and raise awareness, the vessel combines cutting-edge instrumentation with a deep respect for the marine world.
SEA.AI and renowned French shipyard Nautitech Catamarans are strengthening their collaboration by offering SEA.AI’s machine vision systems as an option to Nautitech clients across their range of high-performance catamarans. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovation, safety, and an exceptional sailing experience.
Reflecting the spirit of innovation and shared values between the two companies, intelligent safety electronics manufacturer SEA.AI and Italian sailing-wear brand Slam have partnered to supply high-quality apparel to SEA.AI crew members.
