AndrenaM raised $10 million in a seed round over 36 hours, led by First Round Capital, to enhance defense tech using AI for sonar data analysis.

Jun 16, 2025•2 months ago

Amount Raised

$10 Million

Round Type

seed

HawthorneArtificial IntelligenceSoftware

Investors

Colorado School Of Mines Venture FundHomebrewLong JourneyAlso CapitalFirst Round Capital

Description

AndrenaM, a startup founded by SpaceX alumni, closed a $10 million seed round in just 36 hours. The company aims to secure oceans using AI-driven insights from underwater microphones. First Round Capital led the funding, with participation from several notable investors. The rapid fundraising reflects strong investor interest in innovative defense technologies.

Company Information

Company

AndrenaM

Location

Hawthorne, California, United States

About

AndrenaM is a startup that uses artificial intelligence to analyze sonar data and deliver real-time insights to secure oceans. Founded by former SpaceX engineers, the company aims to modernize the traditional use of hydrophones in defense technology. With a focus on building a distributed sensing network, AndrenaM is set to revolutionize underwater acoustic data processing. The team's innovative approach promises to integrate solutions that are more cost-efficient than existing bespoke systems.

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