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December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024
ScrubMarine Secures £200K Investment to Pioneer Safer, Smarter Underwater Robotics
ScrubMarine Secures £200K Investment to Pioneer Safer, Smarter Underwater Robotics
ScrubMarine has raised £200,000 in pre-seed funding led by Praetura Ventures, backed by British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to accelerate the development of our autonomous subsea cleaning and inspection robots.
ScrubMarine has raised £200,000 in pre-seed funding led by Praetura Ventures, backed by British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to accelerate the development of our autonomous subsea cleaning and inspection robots.
ScrubMarine has raised £200,000 in pre-seed funding led by Praetura Ventures, backed by British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to accelerate the development of our autonomous subsea cleaning and inspection robots.
Backing Innovation Below the Surface
We’re thrilled to announce that ScrubMarine has secured £200,000 in pre-seed funding to bring our robotic vision to life. The round was led by Praetura Ventures, with backing from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, supported by the British Business Bank. It’s a major milestone — and just the beginning.
What This Means
The capital will allow us to build and test our next-gen ROV systems: submersible robots that can clean and inspect marine infrastructure without needing drydocking, divers or downtime. This funding unlocks the next stage of development: live deployment of our cavitation cleaning tech and real-time inspection tools on hulls, wind turbines, and more.
Why Now?
Biofouling alone costs the maritime sector billions annually in lost fuel efficiency, increased emissions, and maintenance delays. Add to that the growing demand for subsea asset inspection across renewables, ports, and offshore platforms — and it’s clear: the future of marine infrastructure depends on autonomy.
Words from Our Captain
“This backing gives us the resources to take ScrubMarine from prototype to field-proven platform,” said Rohith Devanathan, our CEO and Co-Founder. “We’re building systems that don’t just do a job — they make marine operations cleaner, safer, and more scalable.”
What’s Next
We’re pushing toward key milestones: a fully submersible prototype, successful trials on real ship hulls, and the integration of NDT sensors and control systems. This is about proving performance — and showing the world what autonomy can really do in the harshest environments.
Backing Innovation Below the Surface
We’re thrilled to announce that ScrubMarine has secured £200,000 in pre-seed funding to bring our robotic vision to life. The round was led by Praetura Ventures, with backing from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, supported by the British Business Bank. It’s a major milestone — and just the beginning.
What This Means
The capital will allow us to build and test our next-gen ROV systems: submersible robots that can clean and inspect marine infrastructure without needing drydocking, divers or downtime. This funding unlocks the next stage of development: live deployment of our cavitation cleaning tech and real-time inspection tools on hulls, wind turbines, and more.
Why Now?
Biofouling alone costs the maritime sector billions annually in lost fuel efficiency, increased emissions, and maintenance delays. Add to that the growing demand for subsea asset inspection across renewables, ports, and offshore platforms — and it’s clear: the future of marine infrastructure depends on autonomy.
Words from Our Captain
“This backing gives us the resources to take ScrubMarine from prototype to field-proven platform,” said Rohith Devanathan, our CEO and Co-Founder. “We’re building systems that don’t just do a job — they make marine operations cleaner, safer, and more scalable.”
What’s Next
We’re pushing toward key milestones: a fully submersible prototype, successful trials on real ship hulls, and the integration of NDT sensors and control systems. This is about proving performance — and showing the world what autonomy can really do in the harshest environments.