Nauticus Locks In $250M to Expand Into Deep-Sea Mineral Exploration

• Nauticus secured a $250 million equity credit line to fund acquisitions and expand into deep-sea mineral exploration.
• The company plans to apply its robotics and AI systems to explore rare earth elements in ultra-deepwater environments.

Nauticus Robotics has secured a $250 million equity line of credit to support its next stage of growth. The funding gives the company flexibility to make strategic acquisitions that broaden its technology portfolio and open a path into deep-sea mineral exploration.

Nauticus is shifting its focus to exploring rare earth and critical minerals in deep ocean environments. The effort is part of a larger plan to apply its autonomous robotics and intelligent subsea systems to sectors linked to the energy transition. The company plans to grow this capability through acquisitions that strengthen its existing platform and enable responsible resource development.

Nauticus recently acquired SeaTrepid International to strengthen its remote vehicle operations. It builds autonomous robots and software for underwater tasks in both commercial and defense sectors, and also offers tools to modernize older ROV systems. In August, its Aquanaut Mark 2 vehicle completed a 2,300-meter untethered dive in the Gulf of Mexico, marking a major step in deepwater capability.

🌀 Tom’s Take:

Nauticus is building both the tools and the strategic path to compete in high-stakes deepwater environments and positioning itself to shape the future of subsea mineral access.

Source: Nauticus Robotics