Hullbot

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Sydney, Australia · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Hullbot: 1 model, $48.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$48M

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Hullbot is an Australian marine robotics company developing autonomous underwater robots for hull cleaning and biofouling removal on ships and boats.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 25.0%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

RobotAutonomous underwater robots with brush-equipped arms for cleaning and inspecting boat and ferry hulls.
FocusMarine robotics aimed at reducing antifouling needs, fuel consumption, and invasive species spread.
StagePrivate company.
CEOTom Loefler
ProductAutonomous ship hull cleaning robot
Funding16M total (10.6M Series A from Regeneration VC)

Safety & Regulatory Posture

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Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Hullbot.

Leadership & Founders

4 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Tom Loeflersecondary-verified

Co-Founder & CEO

Karl Watfernsecondary-verified

Co-Founder & CTO

Founding Team

Tom Loefler[Founder]

cofounder

Karl Watfern[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

0 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

FAQ

12 entries
What is Hullbot?

Hullbot is an Australian marine robotics company developing autonomous underwater robots for hull cleaning and biofouling removal on ships and boats.

What does Hullbot make?

Hullbot has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Hullbot (Hullbot builds physical robots).

Is Hullbot publicly traded?

No. Hullbot is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Hullbot?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Hullbot building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Blueye Robotics, Cellula Robotics.

Who is the CEO of Hullbot?

Tom Loefler is the ceo of Hullbot, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Hullbot?

Hullbot is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $48M in disclosed funding.

Where is Hullbot headquartered?

Hullbot is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

How much funding has Hullbot raised?

Hullbot has raised approximately $48M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Hullbot?

Hullbot is privately held and venture-backed ($48M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Hullbot operate robots?

Hullbot is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Hullbot a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Hullbot ranks in roughly the top 75% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Hullbot safe?

Hullbot has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.