Gander Robotics closes $1.1 million Pre-Seed round
Gander Robotics closed a $1.1 million Pre-Seed round to develop autonomous underwater vehicles for man-overboard and maritime search-and-rescue missions.

Evidence notes
- The company is developing hand-deployable autonomous rescue systems.
- Funding supports engineering, testing and early commercial deployment.
- The announcement followed the company establishing operations at The Engine in Cambridge.
Company context
Gander Robotics develops hand-deployable autonomous underwater rescue systems for man-overboard and maritime search-and-rescue missions. The MIT-linked company is building purpose-designed vehicles that can enter the water rapidly, search independently and support recovery operations.