Fulcan
An integrated tech stack that combines AI vision, modular hardware, and scalable software for real‑time maritime detection, monitoring and decision support.
Maturity not rated
Startup · United States
Valtec
HQ San Diego, CaliforniaFounded 202311-50 employees
Valtec Technologies specializes in advanced systems delivering real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection.
Funding2 rounds · $2.0M
- Equity raised
- $2.0M
- Latest
- $2.0MPre-Seed · Mar 20, 2025
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | Pre-Seed | $2.0M | — | — | — | Reported |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Pre-Seed | Undisclosed | — | — | — | Reported |
- Pre-Seed$2.0MMar 20, 2025
- Pre-SeedUndisclosedAug 2, 2024
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Systems2
Larus
A VTOL fixed‑wing hybrid unmanned aircraft system designed for autonomous maritime operations with modular AI‑enabled payloads.
Maturity not rated
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISR and targeting | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Delivers real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection. | Reported |
| Military AI and autonomy | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Delivers real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Delivers real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, sonnet, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Delivers real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection.—Reported
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People2
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Christopher Balmaseda | Co-Founder & COO |
| John Keh | Co-founder |
Sources5
Profile1
- 1
Sixth-Domain · Supports Organization · country, Organization · kind
“{"country": "USA", "hq_iso2": "US", "id": "eb65db85-f6c6-4fe5-85a6-c171ac4687bc"}”
Systems2
- 2
Valtec · Supports Organization · description, Organization · name, Organization · website, System
“Valtec Technologies specializes in advanced systems delivering real-time maritime intelligence through AI detection.”
- 3
Valtec · Supports System
“Fulcan is an integrated tech stack combining AI vision, modular hardware, and scalable software. It delivers real-time detection, monitoring, and decision support, and can evolve into a full command and control solution for drones, helicopters, and other maritime platforms”
Funding1
- 4DatabaseValtec company profile
Octen Business Search · Supports Funding round, Organization · employee range, Organization · founded year, Organization · hq city, Organization · hq region, Organization · linkedin url, Organization · ownership, Role
“funding round: Pre Seed Round, 2025-03-20, USD 2,000,000”
People1
- 5
digitimes.com · Supports Role
“Valtec AI, a tech startup co-founded by John Keh, has recently gained significant attention for its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and drones in the fishing industry.”
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