Startup · Austria
SEA.AI
HQ Linz, AustriaFounded 201851-200 employeesUpdated
SEA.AI provides workboats, ferries, and offshore vessels with real-time object detection that goes beyond conventional systems, reducing collision risk on every route.
Funding1 round · €3M
- Equity raised
- €3M
- Latest
- €3.0MSeries A · 2021
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Series A | €3.0M | — | — | — | Reported |
- Series A€3.0M2021
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Systems4
- BrainImage-processing system for object detection using existing marine thermal cameras.
- CompetitionMasthead camera and object-detection system for offshore sailing.
- SentryMarine thermal and low-light camera system for object detection and situational awareness.
- WatchkeeperMarine camera and object-detection system for motorboats and sailing yachts.
Newest unveiled first. Systems that belong to a government program link to the program page, where variants, costs and contracts are.
People3
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Raphaël Biancale | Founder |
| Hernando Giraldo | President |
| Marcus Warrelmann | CEO |
Sources9
Profile2
- 1
Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · kind
“{"group": "startups", "id": "4b222675-55a0-4778-a8b0-c26efe1e614d", "name": "SEA.AI"}”
- 2CompanySEA.AI
SEA.AI · Supports Organization · description, Organization · name, Organization · website
“SEA.AI provides workboats, ferries, and offshore vessels with real-time object detection that goes beyond conventional systems, reducing collision risk on every route.”
Systems4
- 3
SEA.AI · Supports System
“SEA.AI’s Brain processes images from existing thermal cameras to deliver unparalleled digital awareness of a vessel’s surroundings.”
- 4
SEA.AI · Supports System
“# Competition **Ultra-lightweight 750 g** masthead camera unit designed for offshore and competitive sailing, including rotating masts. Built for demanding race conditions, it delivers reliable detection, electronic image stabilization, automatic mast rotation compensation, and **±50° manual panning**.”
- 5CompanyProduct-Sentry
SEA.AI · Supports System
“From detection to decision, Sentry delivers continuous 360° awareness. Explore how AI-powered vision supports safety, security, and control at sea.”
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SEA.AI · Supports System
“Watchkeeper** is your new co-pilot for **motorboats** and **sailing yachts**. Cruise confidently by day or at twilight—even in tough visibility. Select the configuration that best **fits your vessel and navigation style**—coastal hops or offshore passages”
Funding1
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translate.google.com · Jul 21, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Organization · ownership
“In 2021, SEA.AI secured €3 million in a Series A funding round to support the expansion of its research and development, operations, and commercial activities, with participation from investors including Stephan Schambach and Christoph Ballin.”
People2
- 8DatabaseSEA.AI company profile
Octen Business Search · Supports Organization · country, Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · hq region, Organization · linkedin url, Role
“country: AT (profile: Peter-Behrens Platz 4, Linz, Upper Austria 4020, AT)”
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SEA.AI · Supports Role
“SEA.AI, formerly known as OSCAR, was founded in 2018 by Raphaël Biancale, automotive engineer, and Gaëtan Gouerou, former Managing Director of the IMOCA class.”
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