Vatn Systems
Rhode Island, United States · Aerospace, Manufacturing, National Security
Vatn Systems is a leading defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles that can be deployed at scale for the US military and allies. Founded in 2023 by a team of maritime experts and military leaders, Vatn Systems is on a mission to be the next underwater defense prime in a world where autonomous systems dominate naval battlefields.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Rhode Island, United States
- Employees
- 60
- Industries
- Aerospace, Manufacturing, National Security
- Status
- Private
- Website
- vatnsystems.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Vatn Systems
- : Vatn Systems and NCSIST Sign Agreement to Advance Taiwan's Naval Defense through Undersea Autonomy.
- : Vatn Systems launched SIGURD, an autonomous mine countermeasure system for military and commercial applications.
- : Vatn Systems acquires Crewless Marine for AUV tech
- : Vatn Systems Raises $60 Million Series A to Strengthen Underwater AUV Manufacturing Capability, Led by BVVC.
- : Vatn Systems and Palantir Partner to Scale Manufacturing of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for National Defense
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- : Vatn Systems raised $13 million in a seed round led by DYNE Ventures to advance autonomous underwater vehicles for US defense.
Vatn Systems funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Series A | $60.0M |
| Dec 2024 | Venture | $15.5M |
| Nov 2024 | Seed | $13.0M |
Leadership
- Brendan Smith, Director of Manufacturing
- MJ Thomas, Vice President of Security, Compliance and Risk
- Frederick Mills, Chief Operating Officer
- Nelson Mills, Chief Executive Officer
- Erin Conn, Business Development Manager
- Geoff Manchester, Employee At Vatn Systems
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Employee benefit plans
Vatn Systems files 1 employee benefit plan with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Vatn Systems in the news
- Vatn Systems, Palantir scaling manufacturing of autonomous underwater vehicles for national defense - Defense and Munitions (Jul 11, 2025)
- Vatn Systems Raises $13 Million Seed Round to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for US Defense - PR Newswire (Nov 12, 2024)
- Vatn Systems unveils INS for maritime use - Naval Technology (Oct 16, 2025)
- Vatn Systems Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 - PR Newswire (Mar 24, 2026)
- Vatn Systems unveils AUV-torpedo product line and opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility - Defense and Munitions (Jun 16, 2025)
- Vatn Systems Acquires Crewless Marine to Advance AUV Acoustic Capabilities - PR Newswire (Jan 07, 2026)
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About Vatn Systems: questions and answers
What does Vatn Systems do?
Vatn Systems is a leading defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles that can be deployed at scale for the US military and allies. Founded in 2023 by a team of maritime experts and military leaders, Vatn Systems is on a mission to be the next underwater defense prime in a world where autonomous systems dominate naval battlefields.
Where is Vatn Systems headquartered?
Vatn Systems is headquartered in Rhode Island, United States.
How many employees does Vatn Systems have?
Vatn Systems has about 60 employees.
Has Vatn Systems raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Vatn Systems. The most recent, Series A of $60.0M, was in Dec 2025.
Who leads Vatn Systems?
MJ Thomas is a Vice President of Security, Compliance and Risk at Vatn Systems.
What is the latest news on Vatn Systems?
On Aug 11, 2026, Vatn Systems and NCSIST Sign Agreement to Advance Taiwan's Naval Defense through Undersea Autonomy.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy