WaiV Robotics
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: London, UK · Est. by Johnny Carni, the company's gyro-stabilized landing pad uses AI-driven predictive algorithms and a patent-pending catch-lock-release mechanism to recover drones on moving vessels in high sea states. · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies WaiV Robotics: 1 model, $7.5M raised. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$8M
Headquarters
London, UK
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
London-based Maritime autonomous infrastructure developer that has created the first fully automatic VTOL drone launch and recovery platform for vessels at sea. Founded by Johnny Carni, the company's gyro-stabilized landing pad uses AI-driven predictive algorithms and a patent-pending catch-lock-release mechanism to recover drones on moving vessels in high sea states. The system supports any VTOL UAV up to 15kg without hardware or software modifications, enabling offshore operators to deploy drones from vessels as small as 10 meters.
Active fundraising activity with a recent closing. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for WaiV Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is WaiV Robotics?
London-based Maritime autonomous infrastructure developer that has created the first fully automatic VTOL drone launch and recovery platform for vessels at sea. Founded by Johnny Carni, the company's gyro-stabilized landing pad uses AI-driven predictive algorithms and a patent-pending catch-lock-release mechanism to recover drones on moving vessels in high sea states. The system supports any VTOL UAV up to 15kg without hardware or software modifications, enabling offshore operators to deploy drones from vessels as small as 10 meters.
What does WaiV Robotics make?
WaiV Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: WaiV Autonomous VTOL Landing Platform (WaiV Robotics builds physical robots).
Is WaiV Robotics publicly traded?
No. WaiV Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with WaiV Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to WaiV Robotics building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of WaiV Robotics?
Johnny Carni is the ceo of WaiV Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in WaiV Robotics?
WaiV Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $8M in disclosed funding.
Where is WaiV Robotics headquartered?
WaiV Robotics is headquartered in London, UK.
How much funding has WaiV Robotics raised?
WaiV Robotics has raised approximately $8M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns WaiV Robotics?
WaiV Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($8M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does WaiV Robotics operate robots?
WaiV Robotics 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 WaiV Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, WaiV Robotics ranks in roughly the top 39% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is WaiV Robotics safe?
WaiV Robotics 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.