Terradepth
[ACTIVE]HQ: Austin, TX · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Terradepth: 1 model, $28.0M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
$28M
Headquarters
Austin, TX
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Austin, Texas-based developer of autonomous deep-ocean AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) and the Absolute Ocean cloud platform for ocean Data. Founded in 2018 by Joe Wolfel and Judson Kauffman, Terradepth aims to build a digital twin of the Earth's ocean by deploying fleets of autonomous submersibles that map the ocean floor. The company has raised approximately 8M across multiple rounds from investors including Seagate Technology and Giant Ventures.
Funding runway warrants monitoring: last known round 65 months ago.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Terradepth.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder
Founding Team
cofounder
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
FAQ
What is Terradepth?
Austin, Texas-based developer of autonomous deep-ocean AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) and the Absolute Ocean cloud platform for ocean Data. Founded in 2018 by Joe Wolfel and Judson Kauffman, Terradepth aims to build a digital twin of the Earth's ocean by deploying fleets of autonomous submersibles that map the ocean floor. The company has raised approximately 8M across multiple rounds from investors including Seagate Technology and Giant Ventures.
What does Terradepth make?
Terradepth has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Terradepth AUV (Terradepth builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Who competes with Terradepth?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Terradepth building in the same form factors include Anduril Industries, BAE Systems, Blueye Robotics, Cellula Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Terradepth?
Joe Wolfel is the ceo of Terradepth, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where is Terradepth headquartered?
Terradepth is headquartered in Austin, TX.
How much funding has Terradepth raised?
Terradepth has raised approximately $28M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Where does Terradepth operate robots?
Terradepth 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 Terradepth a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Terradepth ranks in roughly the top 67% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Terradepth founded?
Terradepth was founded in 2018.
Is Terradepth safe?
Terradepth 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.