Orca AI Overview
Orca AI specializes in enhancing maritime safety through advanced AI and computer vision, focusing on reducing risks and human error in navigation. Their technology assists in complex shipping environments, providing critical real-time data to bridge teams, thereby improving situational awareness and decision-making on the water. This solution targets a crucial need in the maritime industry for better safety measures and operational efficiency.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$13.0MApr 2021
$15.6MFeb 2019
$18.5MMar 2023
$41.5MMay 2024
$114.0MMay 2025
Latest News
growth-positive
Orca AI secures $72.5M in Series B to advance AI-powered maritime navigation | CTech
Orca AI, an Israeli-founded maritime technology startup, has secured $72.5 million in Series B funding led by Brighton Park Capital, bringing its total funding to $111 million. The company aims to accelerate the development of its AI-assisted, semi-autonomous cargo vessels and expand into new categories like defense and security. Orca AIs platform, already deployed on over 1,200 commercial vessels, uses AI to enhance navigational safety and improve fuel efficiency. The company has partnered with The Nippon Foundation and DFFAS for the worlds first commercial autonomous voyage and works with leading global shipping firms like MSC, NYK, Scorpio, and Seaspan. The new funding will support further expansion and development of its core autonomy platform.
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Seanergy Maritime adopts Orca AI
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Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures | TechCrunch
London-based startup Orca AI, which specializes in autonomous navigation for ships, has raised $23 million in a funding round led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures. This brings the companys total funding to nearly $40 million. The funds will be used for scaling and expansion, as well as investing in the development of new products. Orca AI, founded by Israeli naval technology experts Yarden Gross and Dor Raviv, claims to have powered the worlds first autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters. The companys system is said to reduce close encounters in open waters by 33% and crossing events by 40%.
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Orca AI: Taking the helm from the captain CTech
Orca AI, a startup founded by Yarden Gross and Dor Raviv, aims to develop an autonomous system for navigating ships at sea. The system, which has already conducted practical experiments in Japan, monitors countless images, videos, and data from ships at sea to provide warnings for unsafe sailing and forecast hazards. While the technology is not yet mature enough for full autonomy, the companys goal is to eventually create a complete infrastructure for a commercial autonomous ship. Orca AI has raised $15.6 million from venture capital funds OCV, Mizmaa, and Playfair, and its customers include some of the worlds leading shipping companies.
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Orca AI's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered collision avoidance and navigation safety platform has received Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Orca AIs AI-powered collision avoidance and navigation safety platform has received Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This is the first time an AI-based navigation platform has received this certification. The product is already being used by companies such as Maran Tankers, TMS Gas, Enesel, Wartsila and NYK. The system consists of a software platform supported by computer vision sensors, thermal and low-light cameras, and AI-powered algorithms. The ABS PDA certification is a voluntary and efficient product approval solution suitable for qualified manufacturers targeting the marine and offshore market sectors.
CustomersPartners
| Sector | Automotive & Mobility Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $114M |
| Last funding | $72.5M |
| Stage | B |
| Rounds | 5 |
| Investors | 10 |
Team Members
3
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.orca-ai.io/ |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
HaHarash St 8, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
8 Warner Yard, London, UK
Athens, Greece
Photos & Videos
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Orca AI Business
Business models
B2B, B2G
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
Automotive & Mobility TechnologiesAutonomous & ConnectedLogistics & Transportation ManagementTarget Customer
Transportation & LogisticsLogisticsMaritimeCore Technology
Artificial IntelligenceDeep LearningMachine LearningComputer VisionTags (14)
freightfleet-managementmarinesensorsdeep-learningiotmachine-learningartificial-intelligenceshippingsafetyautomationbig-datasmart-mobilitynavigationGeographic Markets
GreeceUnited KingdomOrca AI Financials
$114M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$72.5M
Last funding
B
Funding stage
5
Total rounds
10
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$13.0MApr 2021
$15.6MFeb 2019
$18.5MMar 2023
$41.5MMay 2024
$114.0MMay 2025
Private Equity Funding
B Round
May 2025
$72.5M
Brighton Park Capital (Lead)
,
Ankona Capital, Hyperlink Ventures
SAFE
May 2024
$23M
MizMaa Ventures (Lead), OCV Partners (Lead)
A Round
Mar 2023
$2.9M
Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Calm Ventures , theDOCK
A Round
Apr 2021
$13M
OCV Partners (Lead)
,
Playfair Capital, MizMaa Ventures
Seed
Feb 2019
$2.6M
Ray Carriers, MizMaa Ventures, theDOCK
Orca AI Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$13.0MApr 2021
$15.6MFeb 2019
$18.5MMar 2023
$41.5MMay 2024
$114.0MMay 2025
All Events
B Round
May 2025
$72.5M
Brighton Park Capital (Lead)
,
Ankona Capital, Hyperlink Ventures
SAFE
May 2024
$23M
MizMaa Ventures (Lead), OCV Partners (Lead)
A Round
Mar 2023
$2.9M
Santa Barbara Venture Partners, Calm Ventures , theDOCK
A Round
Apr 2021
$13M
OCV Partners (Lead)
,
Playfair Capital, MizMaa Ventures
Seed
Feb 2019
$2.6M
Ray Carriers, MizMaa Ventures, theDOCK
Orca AI News
10 articles
growth-positive
Orca AI secures $72.5M in Series B to advance AI-powered maritime navigation | CTech
Orca AI, an Israeli-founded maritime technology startup, has secured $72.5 million in Series B funding led by Brighton Park Capital, bringing its total funding to $111 million. The company aims to accelerate the development of its AI-assisted, semi-autonomous cargo vessels and expand into new categories like defense and security. Orca AIs platform, already deployed on over 1,200 commercial vessels, uses AI to enhance navigational safety and improve fuel efficiency. The company has partnered with The Nippon Foundation and DFFAS for the worlds first commercial autonomous voyage and works with leading global shipping firms like MSC, NYK, Scorpio, and Seaspan. The new funding will support further expansion and development of its core autonomy platform.
InvestmentPartnersCustomersExpand
Seanergy Maritime adopts Orca AI
growth-positive
Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures | TechCrunch
London-based startup Orca AI, which specializes in autonomous navigation for ships, has raised $23 million in a funding round led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures. This brings the companys total funding to nearly $40 million. The funds will be used for scaling and expansion, as well as investing in the development of new products. Orca AI, founded by Israeli naval technology experts Yarden Gross and Dor Raviv, claims to have powered the worlds first autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters. The companys system is said to reduce close encounters in open waters by 33% and crossing events by 40%.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Orca AI: Taking the helm from the captain CTech
Orca AI, a startup founded by Yarden Gross and Dor Raviv, aims to develop an autonomous system for navigating ships at sea. The system, which has already conducted practical experiments in Japan, monitors countless images, videos, and data from ships at sea to provide warnings for unsafe sailing and forecast hazards. While the technology is not yet mature enough for full autonomy, the companys goal is to eventually create a complete infrastructure for a commercial autonomous ship. Orca AI has raised $15.6 million from venture capital funds OCV, Mizmaa, and Playfair, and its customers include some of the worlds leading shipping companies.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Orca AI's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered collision avoidance and navigation safety platform has received Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
Orca AIs AI-powered collision avoidance and navigation safety platform has received Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This is the first time an AI-based navigation platform has received this certification. The product is already being used by companies such as Maran Tankers, TMS Gas, Enesel, Wartsila and NYK. The system consists of a software platform supported by computer vision sensors, thermal and low-light cameras, and AI-powered algorithms. The ABS PDA certification is a voluntary and efficient product approval solution suitable for qualified manufacturers targeting the marine and offshore market sectors.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Office Tour: Orca AI Offices - Tel Aviv
Orca AI, a maritime industry technological solutions company, has opened new offices in Tel Aviv. The office design reflects the companys core values and features a nautical theme. The design was done by Switchup and aims to create a cozy, calm, and colorful space. The main challenge in the project was the contouring of the floor, which is relatively long and narrow. The design incorporates elements inspired by the sea, waves, and marine colors. The office includes semi-circular booths, blue walls and furniture, and wooden carpentry details. The design creates a modern feel and is located on the 4th floor of a boutique building near the train station in Tel Aviv.
Partners
growth-positive
Orca AI, which puts computer vision onto cargo ships, raises $13M Series A funding
Tel Aviv-based startup Orca AI has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total raised to over $15.5 million. The company offers a computer vision solution that can be retrofitted to cargo ships to improve navigation and collision avoidance. Orca AI aims to introduce autonomous guidance to vessels already at sea. The funding round was led by OCV Partners, with participation from Mizmaa Ventures and Playfair Capital. Orca AIs customers include Kirby, Ray Car Carriers, and NYK. The companys AI-based navigation and vessel tracking system uses vision sensors, thermal and low-light cameras, and algorithms to alert crews to dangerous situations. The funding will help Orca AI reduce challenging navigation experiences and collisions in the maritime industry.
Investment
growth-positive
Seanergy Maritime adopts Orca AI
Ship management company V.Group has entered into a partnership with Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) to provide e-learning services to its personnel and customers. As part of the deal, OTG will take over V.Group’s Marlins training business. V.Group will use OTG’s digital platforms to deliver its content, using technologies for micro-learning, adaptive and gamified learning, and virtual reality training. The Marlins Maritime English assessment product and Marlins global ‘Approved Test Centre’ scheme will be transferred to OTG under the terms of the agreement.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
Orca AI: Israeli start-up's collision avoidance system provides clarity - Splash247
Orca AI, an Israeli start-up focusing on ship collision avoidance systems, believes that the shipping industry should be more open to new technology solutions to improve navigation safety. The CEO, Yarden Gross, has observed a slow adoption of new technologies in the industry due to shipowners hesitation to hand over control of their ships to automated systems. Gross highlights the shortcomings of current navigation systems onboard ships and emphasizes the importance of earning the trust of shipowners and crews. Orca AI is developing a collision avoidance system that targets low-visibility scenarios and crowded waterways, integrating with existing onboard systems to provide relevant information to the crew. The company secured $2.6 million in seed funding in January.
Customers
growth-positive
Orca AI Raises $2.6M in Seed Funding - FinSMEs
Orca AI, an Israeli provider of AI and imaging technology for the maritime industry, has raised $2.6 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by MizMaa Ventures and included participation from Ray Carriers and The Dock. Orca AIs solution combines AI, thermal and low light cameras, and a navigation and vessel tracking system to help ships avoid collisions. The technology provides real-time views of the environment, detects ships at long and short distances, and recommends course corrections to prevent dangerous situations. The funding will support the companys efforts to introduce autonomous and semi-autonomous features to vessels already in operation. Orca AI has already installed and piloted its technology on several ships owned by Ray Carriers.
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Orca AI Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 127 |
| Team members | 3 |
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| Confidence | 99/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yamila Silbert |
| Registrar ID | 515829422 |
| Crunchbase | orca-ai |
| Creator | Dor Raviv |
| Creator email | dor@orca-ai.io |
| Last updater | Maor Perlov |
| Updater email | maor.perlov@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-03-05T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2018-10-24T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |