Bedrock Ocean Exploration

Bedrock Ocean Exploration

Provides AUV-based marine surveys and mapping

Overview

Bedrock Ocean Exploration provides marine surveying using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to map nearshore seafloor. It collects high-resolution data with tools like multi-beam and side-scan sonar and magnetometers, then manages and interprets that data to deliver detailed maps and insights for environmental groups, government agencies, and private marine operators. Its data-first approach and goal to publish a world-scale ocean map 50 times more detailed than current public maps set it apart, aiming to improve global ocean understanding. The company earns revenue by delivering comprehensive marine surveys and data interpretation, and expands capabilities through partnerships with Exail and NORBIT Subsea to reduce costs and risks.

About Bedrock Ocean Exploration

Simplify's Rating
Why Bedrock Ocean Exploration is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Robotics & Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Government & Public Sector

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$58.5M

Headquarters

Richmond, California

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Aug. 6, 2026 FMS hub expands Bedrock across the UK and Europe.
  • April 7, 2026 Bedrock cited major deployments and strong demand in Gulf of Mexico, UK, North Sea.
  • 2026 Bedrock claims the largest private AUV fleet, lowering survey cost versus ship-based mapping.

What critics are saying

  • Bedrock depends on FMS Aberdeen and Integer integration; slipups delay 2026 customer deliveries.
  • Terradepth, Ocean Infinity, and Kraken Robotics attack seafloor mapping with better-funded platforms.
  • AUV hardware, defense procurement, or shallow-order volume gaps can starve Bedrock before scale.

What makes Bedrock Ocean Exploration unique

  • Aug. 6, 2026 FMS partnership localizes Bedrock AUV operations in Aberdeen.
  • June 16, 2026 Integer partnership bundles Bedrock sensors with mission assurance software for Navy/AUKUS.
  • April 7, 2026 Matthew Tirman joined from Satellogic to scale dual-use geospatial commercialization.

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Funding

Total Funding

$58.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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$30M
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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 1%

2 year growth

↓ -1%
PR Newswire
Aug 6th, 2026
Bedrock Ocean Exploration partners with First Marine Solutions to bring autonomous subsea survey tech to UK and Europe

Bedrock Ocean Exploration has partnered with First Marine Solutions to expand autonomous subsea survey capabilities across the UK and Europe. The multi-year agreement establishes a UK and European operational hub for Bedrock's autonomous ocean intelligence technology at FMS's Aberdeen headquarters. Under the partnership, Bedrock will station autonomous underwater vehicles at FMS's Aberdeen facility. Bedrock will provide data processing expertise and training for FMS personnel, enabling local operations and maintenance. FMS will supply operational infrastructure, including dedicated facilities, logistics support, marine consultancy services, and a team of trained survey engineers. The collaboration aims to deliver a vertically integrated solution for clients in offshore energy and subsea infrastructure, combining autonomous data acquisition with regional operational support and industry-leading survey capabilities.

TEI Times
Aug 6th, 2026
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/bedrock-ocean-exploration-and-first-marine-solutions-announce-strategic-partnership-to-expand-autonomous-subsea-survey-capabilities-across-the-uk-and-euro...

https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/bedrock-ocean-exploration-and-first-marine-solutions-announce-strategic-partnership-to-expand-autonomous-subsea-survey-capabilities-across-the-uk-and-europe-302844655.html. Bedrock Ocean Exploration and First Marine Solutions announce strategic partnership to expand autonomous subsea survey capabilities across the UK and Europe. Agreement positions Bedrock's autonomous technology at FMS's North Sea base, combining autonomous ocean intelligence with FMS's offshore infrastructure RICHMOND, Calif., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Bedrock Ocean Exploration ("Bedrock"), the intelligence infrastructure powering the ocean economy, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with First Marine Solutions ("FMS"), an established leader in survey and positioning services to the offshore energy sector. The partnership establishes a UK and European operational hub for Bedrock's autonomous ocean intelligence technology at FMS's Aberdeen headquarters, creating an integrated offering that pairs Bedrock's intelligence stack with FMS's offshore experience, regional presence, and consultancy services. Under the agreement, Bedrock will station a complete kit of its autonomous underwater vehicles at FMS's facility in Aberdeen, strategically positioned to support UK and European operations. Bedrock will provide data processing expertise and comprehensive training for FMS personnel, enabling FMS to perform the majority of operations and maintenance locally without the need to ship equipment back to the United States. FMS, in turn, will provide the operational infrastructure to deploy and deliver services at scale, including dedicated facilities for Bedrock, logistics support, marine consultancy services, and a dedicated team of survey engineers trained in collaboration with Bedrock. The combined offering is designed to give clients in offshore energy and subsea infrastructure a vertically integrated solution. The partnership brings together autonomous data acquisition, in-region operational support, and decades of industry-leading survey, processing, and reporting capability. "FMS has built a reputation in the North Sea and beyond for being exactly the kind of partner the offshore energy sector relies upon; experienced, adaptive, and operationally excellent," said Matthew Tirman, Chief Executive Officer of Bedrock. "Pairing our autonomous technology with FMS's regional infrastructure and personnel allows us to deliver Bedrock-quality data to clients across the UK and Europe at the speed and cost the market needs. This partnership is a major step in how we bring the future of subsea insights to the operators building offshore energy infrastructure for the next century of the ocean economy." "Bedrock represents a step change in how subsea data is collected, processed, and delivered as insights at a pace the industry hasn't seen before. We are pleased to bring that capability to our clients, complementing the survey and consultancy services for which we are known across the offshore industry," said Steven Brown, CEO of First Marine Solutions. "Hosting Bedrock's AUV systems in Aberdeen, with our team trained to operate and maintain them, will result in faster response times, increased flexibility, and the opportunity to offer the offshore energy sector a genuinely differentiated service." Beyond field operations, the two companies will collaborate to raise awareness of the new capabilities available to customers, and how they will shape maritime industries in the years to come. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the ocean economy would have been the world's fifth largest economy if it was considered a country in 2019. The same report anticipates the ocean economy will quadruple in size between 1995 to 2050, driven in part by digitization and autonomous technologies. With presence in the North Sea, the partnership between Bedrock and FMS further demonstrates the value of autonomous ocean intelligence to the ongoing growth of the ocean economy, even in the most demanding environments on the planet. About Bedrock Ocean Exploration Bedrock is the intelligence infrastructure powering the ocean economy. TEI Times unlock ocean insights at unprecedented speed. Bedrock is building persistent ocean intelligence solutions that will enable the ocean economy to solve the world's most pressing challenges in maritime security, infrastructure, energy, and climate. Its modular architecture delivers entirely new intelligence capabilities for government and commercial partners. With its streamlined "fly-and-deploy" approach, missions can be mobilized from any vessel of opportunity in just 24 to 72 hours. Its automated intelligence pipeline provides comprehensive insights in hours, not weeks. By completely eliminating the logistics of traditional solutions, TEI Times enable its customers to make critical decisions within their operational window while reducing costs and keeping crews safe on shore. Bedrock was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Richmond, California. For more information, please visit www.bedrockocean.com. About First Marine Solutions Since 2009, First Marine Solutions (FMS) has established itself as a leading provider of integrated mooring solutions to the global energy sector. Offering a complete end-to-end service, FMS supports clients throughout every stage of a project's lifecycle; from system design and engineering to survey and installation, the provision of offshore equipment and personnel, and eventual decommissioning. This comprehensive approach enables FMS to provide a true holistic solution, delivering technical expertise, operational excellence, and reliable project execution worldwide. For more information, please visit www.firstmarinesolutions.com.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 16th, 2026
Integer Technologies and Bedrock Ocean partner to deliver mission-ready autonomous undersea solutions.

Integer Technologies and Bedrock Ocean partner to deliver mission-ready autonomous undersea solutions. Partnership pairs Bedrock's ocean intelligence with Integer's mission assurance software to boost operator confidence. COLUMBIA, S.C., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Integer Technologies ("Integer"), a leading provider of mission assurance and reliability software for maritime operations, today announced a partnership with Bedrock, a provider of ocean intelligence infrastructure. The companies will work together to deliver integrated undersea mission capabilities for the U.S. Navy, AUKUS, and special operations customers. The partnership combines Bedrock's insights data with Integer's DIGIT mission assurance platform to give operators a sharper, richer, and more complete picture of the undersea environment. The agreement establishes a framework to combine Bedrock's vertically integrated tech stack, including physical ocean acquisition, using autonomous underwater vehicles, near-real-time seabed data quality control, and customer delivery interfaces, with Integer's DIGIT mission assurance platform, onboard vehicle state monitoring software, and decision-aid tools. The end-result for customers is not only enhanced capabilities but also streamlined procurement. Customers receive a robust, mission-ready, autonomous, undersea solution, eliminating the burden of buying and integrating a vehicle and software stack separately. "Autonomous undersea missions require operator confidence before, during, and after the mission," said Aaron Wagner, Chief Strategy Officer at Integer. "Bedrock brings rich ocean intelligence capabilities, while Integer brings the mission assurance software, autonomy tools, and decision aids that help operators understand system performance, mission risk, and operational conditions. Together, we can deliver an unmatched undersea capability to keep operators continuously informed of true states and conditions, supporting faster decision-making and more effective mission planning." Integer's DIGIT Mission Assurance Platform fuses high-fidelity digital twins, environmental forecasting, vehicle state awareness and decision support to help operators assess, coordinate, and adapt mission plans at the tactical edge. Through the partnership, Bedrock's intelligence infrastructure will work alongside Integer's onboard vehicle state and health monitoring software to create an enhanced data and software pipeline for autonomous undersea missions. "Bedrock's adaptable technology is built to collect and deliver critical undersea intelligence in demanding global environments," said Charles Chiau, Chief Technology Officer at Bedrock. "By partnering with Integer, we are expanding how that intelligence can support operators, mission planning, and real-time decision-making. This collaboration brings together the Bedrock technology stack, the data and the mission assurance layer so customers can move faster with greater confidence." Under the agreement, Integer and Bedrock will evaluate opportunities to connect Bedrock's sensor data with Integer's vehicle state monitoring and DIGIT mission assurance capabilities. The companies will also coordinate customer engagements, identify joint program opportunities, and develop go-to-market activities. "Customers should not be left to solve the platform-to-software integration challenge on their own," said Wagner. "This partnership gives Navy and SOF customers a coordinated team already aligned around the mission. Bedrock's platform credibility, combined with Integer's mission assurance software and customer relationships, create a strong foundation for the next generation of autonomous undersea operations." About Integer Technologies Integer is an agile defense technology company that transforms raw data into decision advantage, protecting our country and ensuring a safer world. We partner with the brightest minds in industry and academia to create mission-focused solutions that refine complex information into actionable intelligence, empowering humans and autonomous systems to predict the probabilities in uncertain environments. Our digital engineering portfolio spans robotic and unmanned systems, sensors and perception, power and energy systems, advanced manufacturing, and cyber-physical systems. Bedrock Ocean Exploration Bedrock is the intelligence infrastructure powering the ocean economy. We unlock ocean insights at unprecedented speed. Our modular architecture delivers entirely new intelligence capabilities for government and commercial partners. With our streamlined "fly-and-deploy" approach, missions can be mobilized from any vessel of opportunity in just 24 to 72 hours. Our automated intelligence pipeline provides comprehensive insights in hours, not weeks. Bedrock was founded in 2020 in Richmond, California. For more information please visit www.bedrockocean.com. Integer Media Contact: Paul Frommelt Vice President, Marketing & Communications [email protected]

PR Newswire
Apr 7th, 2026
Bedrock appoints former Satellogic executive as CEO to drive growth in automated maritime surveillance.

Bedrock appoints former Satellogic executive as CEO to drive growth in automated maritime surveillance. Apr 07, 2026, 10:20 ET Bedrock Adapts to Meet Growing Demand in Defense, Energy, and Environmental Monitoring Sectors in the U.S. and Europe. RICHMOND, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Bedrock Ocean Exploration, a leader in automated underwater data and intelligence, today announced the appointment of Matthew Tirman as CEO, as the company builds on major deployments and increasing demand in global offshore markets. Mr. Tirman brings over twenty years of experience in developing high-tech companies in geospatial intelligence, data platforms, and high-growth global commercial operations. Previously, he contributed to the leadership of Satellogic, which achieved early commercial traction, generated tens of millions in revenue, and went public. Under his guidance, Satellogic provided cutting-edge imaging and data products to defense and intelligence sector clients worldwide, as well as sales of complex space systems including a large-scale maritime constellation. As CEO, he will lead Bedrock's strategy, market execution, and operational growth. Founder Charles Chiau will remain Chief Technology Officer, focusing on hardware and software advancements as Bedrock enters its next phase of innovation by delivering AI-driven automated underwater intelligence for businesses and government clients globally. 'The opportunity before us is enormous,' said Mr. Tirman, Bedrock's new CEO. 'It feels like the early days of the space economy, where access to high-quality data unlocked entirely new markets. Today, we are supporting sustained operations in complex offshore environments in the Gulf of Mexico, the UK, and the North Sea, and we are seeing exceptionally strong demand from both government and commercial sectors.' Bedrock is building the largest private fleet of automated underwater vehicles, serving offshore energy, hydrographic mapping, and maritime security sectors. Its vertically integrated platform with multi-sensor underwater data can be deployed without specialized infrastructure and operate in a wide range of offshore environments, from small vessels to large ships. Bedrock's Mosaic platform provides seamless data access, visualization, and collaboration, while Trident supports remote fleet operations and mission coordination, enabling faster surveys, reduced costs, and more reliable data than traditional methods. 'Having served as both CEO and CTO during our initial growth, I am excited to continue innovating and redefining how maritime intelligence is collected and delivered,' said Mr. Chiau, Bedrock's founder and CTO. 'With Matt leading commercialization, I will focus on advancing our dual-use technical roadmap to further increase the speed of knowledge access for our clients.' 'Access to high-quality seabed data has always been slow, costly, and complex,' said Greg Sands, founder and managing partner of Costanoa. 'As demand accelerates in energy, defense, and environmental monitoring, Bedrock is redefining what is possible with a faster, safer, and more cost-effective approach to underwater intelligence.' About Bedrock Ocean Exploration Bedrock Ocean Exploration is building a new era of planetary intelligence. By combining a fleet of automated underwater vehicles with embedded AI, onboard processing, and cloud-based data platforms, Bedrock delivers high-resolution underwater intelligence faster, at lower cost, and on a global scale. Its vertically integrated approach enables governments and commercial operators to better understand, protect, and manage critical ocean infrastructure, advance maritime security, and foster climate and environmental understanding. For more information, please visit www.bedrockocean.com.

PR Newswire
Apr 7th, 2026
Former Satellogic exec appointed Bedrock CEO to scale autonomous subsea intelligence platform

Bedrock Ocean Exploration has appointed Matthew Tirman as chief executive officer to drive growth in autonomous maritime intelligence. The Richmond, California-based company is scaling operations to meet rising demand across defence, energy and environmental monitoring in the US and Europe. Tirman brings over 20 years of experience scaling deep-technology companies. He previously helped lead Satellogic through early commercialisation to tens of millions in revenue and its public market listing, delivering imagery and data products to defence and intelligence customers worldwide. Founder Charles Chiau will continue as chief technology officer, focusing on hardware and software development. Bedrock is building the largest private fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles, offering faster surveys and lower costs than traditional methods through its Mosaic and Trident platforms.

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