ScrubMarine raises £740k in pre-seed funding from PXN Ventures to develop hull-cleaning robotics
The pre-seed round was led by PXN Ventures to help scale the deeptech maritime platform.
ScrubMarine is a maritime robotics startup based in the UK that develops autonomous systems for vessel hull cleaning and inspection. The company builds robotic solutions designed to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and maintenance costs for shipping operators.
ScrubMarine has secured £740k in pre-seed funding led by PXN Ventures, with participation from strategic backers including Graham Westgarth and Colin Greene. PXN invested via the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
The capital will be directed towards completing the company prototype, expanding the engineering team across Whitehaven and Edinburgh, and preparing for initial commercial pilots with fleet operators.
From the founder
"Robotics has always been about solving real-world problems for me."
Rohith Devanathan
Founder at ScrubMarine
Investor perspective
"After investing in ScrubMarine as part of our first NPIF II-backed PraeSeed cohort, we’re excited to support the team with follow-on funding. ScrubMarine’s innovative robot and forward-thinking approach have the potential to drive meaningful efficiencies in a vital global industry."
Jess Jackson
PraeSeed Lead, PXN Ventures
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
- 02Grow the team
- 03Accelerate go-to-market
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ScrubMarine
ScrubMarine develops autonomous robotics to clean and inspect ship hulls.