XOcean

[PRIVATE]

Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Dundalk, Ireland · Est. 2017 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies XOcean: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $237.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

$237.0M

Headquarters

Dundalk, Ireland

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

XOcean is an Irish ocean-Data company (founded 2017, Dundalk) operating one of the largest fleets of survey-class uncrewed-surface-vehicles (USVs). The XOcean USV autonomously collects hydrographic, environmental, and fisheries data for offshore clients.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 56.5%

Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Well-capitalized with $237M raised. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

Key Facts

ModelData-as-a-service survey-USV fleet (sells ocean data, not hardware); offshore wind / hydrography.
FundingEUR 115M (~$119M) Series C (Jan 2025); largest survey-USV fleet (company-reported).
Application areasOffshore wind, hydrography, asset integrity

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for XOcean.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

James Ivessecondary-verified

Founder and CEO

Founding Team

James Ives[Founder]

sole · founded 2017-01-01

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

XOcean - 1 deploymentXOcean

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

14 entries
What is XOcean?

XOcean is an Irish ocean-Data company (founded 2017, Dundalk) operating one of the largest fleets of survey-class uncrewed-surface-vehicles (USVs). The XOcean USV autonomously collects hydrographic, environmental, and fisheries data for offshore clients.

What does XOcean make?

XOcean has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: XOcean USV (XOcean builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is XOcean publicly traded?

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

Who competes with XOcean?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to XOcean building in the same form factors include Saildrone, Saronic Technologies, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime.

Who is the CEO of XOcean?

James Ives is the ceo of XOcean, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in XOcean?

XOcean is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $237M in disclosed funding.

Where is XOcean headquartered?

XOcean is headquartered in Dundalk, Ireland.

How much funding has XOcean raised?

XOcean has raised approximately $237M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns XOcean?

XOcean is privately held and venture-backed ($237M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does XOcean operate robots?

XOcean operates 1 verified deployment, including at Aberdeen.

How many robots has XOcean deployed?

DEPLOY has 1 verified XOcean deployment on record at sites including Aberdeen. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is XOcean a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, XOcean ranks in roughly the top 44% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was XOcean founded?

XOcean was founded in 2017.

Is XOcean safe?

XOcean 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.