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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, 2026about 4 hours ago

Amount Raised

€4.27 Million

Round Type

Seed

PlymouthManufacturingRobotics

Investors

Concept VenturesTwin TrackAlbion VcLunar Ventures

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.

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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