REGENT Craft
[PRIVATE]HQ: North Kingstown, Rhode Island · Est. by Billy Thalheimer, the company has raised 4.5M across 10 rounds and holds a commercial order book exceeding 0 billion. REGENT Defense achieved the first WIG drone flight in the US. Manufacturing facility coming online in 2026. · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies REGENT Craft: 1 model, $9.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$9M
Headquarters
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
REGENT Craft is a Rhode Island-based Maritime technology company developing the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect electric vehicle that flies just above the water's surface. Founded by Billy Thalheimer, the company has raised 4.5M across 10 rounds and holds a commercial order book exceeding 0 billion. REGENT Defense achieved the first WIG drone flight in the US. Manufacturing facility coming online in 2026.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 66 months ago.
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [PARTLY TRUE]CustomerClaimed: Jun 16, 2026
“$10B+ order book claimed. Manufacturing facility completed in North Kingstown, RI (255K sqft). The order book includes airlines, ferry operators, and energy companies. However, "order book" in aerospace typically includes LOIs (letters of intent) and MOUs, not just firm orders. The $10B figure should be treated as indicative interest, not firm contracted revenue. https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/industries/aerospace/news/22969111/worlds-first-seaglider-factory-opens-in-rhode-island”
- [VERIFIED]CapabilityClaimed: Jun 16, 2026
“255,000 sqft facility completed in North Kingstown, RI. No competitor has a seaglider manufacturing facility. REGENT is the first and only company in this category. https://www.designdevelopmenttoday.com/industries/aerospace/news/22969111/worlds-first-seaglider-factory-opens-in-rhode-island”
- [PARTLY TRUE]CustomerClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“DHL partnership announced. DHL Express is a logistics partner for zero-emission transport. However, no confirmed commercial operations of seagliders carrying freight as of July 2026. The manufacturing facility is complete but no seaglider has entered commercial service. https://www.regentcraft.com/”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for REGENT Craft.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is REGENT Craft?
REGENT Craft is a Rhode Island-based Maritime technology company developing the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect electric vehicle that flies just above the water's surface. Founded by Billy Thalheimer, the company has raised 4.5M across 10 rounds and holds a commercial order book exceeding 0 billion. REGENT Defense achieved the first WIG drone flight in the US. Manufacturing facility coming online in 2026.
What does REGENT Craft make?
REGENT Craft has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: REGENT Seaglider (REGENT Craft builds physical robots).
Is REGENT Craft publicly traded?
No. REGENT Craft is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who is the CEO of REGENT Craft?
Billy Thalheimer is the ceo of REGENT Craft, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in REGENT Craft?
REGENT Craft is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $9M in disclosed funding.
Where is REGENT Craft headquartered?
REGENT Craft is headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.
How much funding has REGENT Craft raised?
REGENT Craft has raised approximately $9M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns REGENT Craft?
REGENT Craft is privately held and venture-backed ($9M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does REGENT Craft operate robots?
REGENT Craft 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 REGENT Craft a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, REGENT Craft ranks in roughly the top 49% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is REGENT Craft safe?
REGENT Craft 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.