Sofar Ocean

Sofar Ocean (operating at sofarocean.com) is a marine intelligence platform engineered for real-time ocean data collection and analysis. Founded by an undisclosed team and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sofar Ocean bridges critical gaps in maritime predictability by delivering hyper-local, actionable insights. Under the hood, the company deploys a global network of autonomous sensors and advanced data science to capture real-time ocean conditions—including weather, currents, and environmental threats—with unprecedented granularity. This allows shipping companies, offshore industries, and environmental researchers to optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%, and mitigate risks like storms or piracy. Backed by a $75.2 million total in funding across 10 rounds, including investments from True Ventures and Craft Ventures, Sofar Ocean has secured a $39 million Series B to accelerate climate adaptation and operational efficiency at scale.