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Plymouth-based Oshen raises €4.27 million in a funding round led by Lunar Ventures to scale robot swarms for ocean monitoring.

PRIVATEAug 21, 2026

Amount Raised

€4.27 Million

Round Type

Seed

PlymouthManufacturingRobotics

Investors

AlbionVCLunar VenturesConcept VenturesTwin Track

Description

Oshen, a robotics company focused on ocean intelligence, has secured €4.27 million to triple its manufacturing capabilities. The funding will help meet rising demand from navies and weather agencies. Led by Lunar Ventures, other investors include AlbionVC and Twin Track. CEO Anahita Laverack emphasized the need for mass production of their C-Star robots.

Quick answer

Oshen raised €4.27 Million in a Seed round, dated August 21, 2026. Investors: AlbionVC, Lunar Ventures, Concept Ventures and Twin Track. Oshen is based in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom.

How much did Oshen raise?
Oshen raised €4.27 Million in a Seed round on August 21, 2026.
Who invested in Oshen?
AlbionVC, Lunar Ventures, Concept Ventures and Twin Track are named as investors in this round.
What does Oshen do?
Oshen is a Plymouth-based robotics company founded in 2022 by Imperial College engineers, focused on creating a persistent sensing layer for the oceans.
Where is Oshen based and how big is it?
Oshen is based in Plymouth, England, United Kingdom. Fundz records about 8 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Robotics and Manufacturing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Oshen that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • RobCo raised an undisclosed amount on October 5, 2026.
  • RobCo raised $40M on October 5, 2026.
  • RB-Ware raised $680K (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
  • Tangent Robotics raised $4.5M (Pre-Seed) on September 30, 2026.
  • Inbolt raised $12M on September 30, 2026.
  • Feather Robotics raised $7.6M (Pre-Seed) on September 26, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Oshen

Location

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

About

Oshen is a Plymouth-based robotics company founded in 2022 by Imperial College engineers, focused on creating a persistent sensing layer for the oceans. It develops autonomous C-Star robots that provide wide-area monitoring and ocean intelligence using swarms of small, wind- and solar-powered devices. The company aims to revolutionize ocean surveillance and improve weather forecasting and security by deploying affordable, mass-produced robotic fleets. Oshen has secured significant funding to enhance its manufacturing processes and meet growing demand from various sectors.

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