About Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
The Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America comprises 303 companies, including 37 funded companies having collectively raised $807M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 49 are Series A+ funded.
Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America has seen 46 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 15.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes specialized engineering firms, third-party technical consulting providers, and tech-enabled platforms delivering outsourced expertise for Ship Design and Engineering applications.
Ship Design and Engineering Services sector is also known as Professional Ship Design and Engineering Services, Ship Design and Engineering Services Providers or Specialized Ship Design and Engineering Services Integration.
Includes customized operational setups, continuous workflow support layers, specialized enterprise consulting groups, and technology integration nodes configured for Ship Design and Engineering. Excludes standard horizontal office software without service delivery, general low-level data entry labor, and mass retail consumer channels.
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Top Ship Design and Engineering Services Companies in North America
There are 303 Ship Design and Engineering Services startups in North America which include Valkyrie Enterprises, Portofsandiego, Blue Water Autonomy, K LINE, Liscr. Out of these, 37 startups are funded, with 49 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 2 Ship Design and Engineering Services startups in North America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 3 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California (Berkeley) and Columbia University.
Here is the list of top Ship Design and Engineering Services startups in North America
Key facts about Valkyrie Enterprises
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Virginia Beach (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $10M
- Investors: 10X Capital, Consolidated Trading and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 04, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 55/100 What is this?
Provider of port services and waterfront development. The organization manages a diverse portfolio of maritime, waterfront development, public safety, and environmental initiatives. Services include cargo and cruise operations, real estate management, harbor police services, and park maintenance. It fosters economic growth through business development and community engagement programs. The entity also prioritizes environmental stewardship and sustainability practices. Its focus is on enriching the relationship between people and businesses with the waterfront.
Key facts about Portofsandiego
- Location: United States
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Military Health, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Sep 27, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
Manufacturer of autonomous warships. This company designs and builds unmanned vessels for maritime defense operations. The technology focuses on endurance and reliability for open ocean environments. These systems integrate advanced robotics and engineering to support naval capabilities.
Key facts about Blue Water Autonomy
- Founded Year: 2024
- Location: Boston (United States)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $64M
- Investors: Google Ventures, Eclipse and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 26, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
4. K LINE
Key facts about K LINE
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: Glen Allen (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Tracxn Score: 47/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 25 of 684 Competitors
5. Liscr
Provider of maritime registry and related services. This includes vessel registration, maritime certifications, seafarer services, and corporate registry functions. Services encompass the full lifecycle of vessel ownership and operation, from initial registration to mortgage recording and compliance support. It also offers support for seafarers, including certification and training. Corporate registry services cater to the establishment and maintenance of maritime entities.
Key facts about Liscr
- Location: United States
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America. 5 Ship Design and Engineering Services startups in North America were founded in 2019 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 2 |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 5 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of Ship Design and Engineering Services sector companies in North America
Out of the total 303 Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America, 37 have secured funding. Among them, 49 have reached Series A or higher, and 47 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 303
Funded - 37
Series A+ - 49
Series B+ - 47
Series C+ - 47
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 303 |
Funded | 37 |
Series A+ | 49 |
Series B+ | 47 |
Series C+ | 47 |
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Funding Trends in the Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
Total funding year-on-year in the Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
The Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $781M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $647M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $103M |
2024 | $175K |
2022 | $1.37M |
2021 | $15.4M |
2019 | $1.56M |
2018 | $647M |
2017 | $53.8K |
Recent Funding Rounds in Ship Design and Engineering Services in North America
In the year 2025, till November 2025, Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America have raised $69M in equity funding across 4 rounds.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 6679 | Nov 24, 2025 | ||
Series A | 2449 | Aug 26, 2025 | ||
Seed | 6651 | Apr 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4579 | Feb 22, 2025 | ||
Series A | 4829 | Jul 04, 2021 | and 5 more |
Top Investors in Ship Design and Engineering Services in North America
FEMA is the top investor in Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Washington, DC (United States) | ||
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M&A activity in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
In the year 2026, till March 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America. Last year, in 2025, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Mar 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 24, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 20, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 23, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America
Here are the acquisition trends in Ship Design and Engineering Services sector in North America:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 4 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 4 |
Colleges which produce the most Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Ship Design and Engineering Services in North America
Most number of Ship Design and Engineering Services startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California (Berkeley) and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 2 |
Columbia University | 1 |
University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
Total funding in Ship Design and Engineering Services companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America
In the last 10 years, Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania graduates' Ship Design and Engineering Services companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Columbia University | $5M |
University of Pennsylvania | $5M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $164K |
University of California (Berkeley) | $164K |
Top News in Ship Design and Engineering Services in North America
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Josh Jackson: Valkyrie’s Playbook for Speed and Trust in DefenseExecutiveBiz•Jul 29, 2026•Valkyrie Enterprises
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Valkyrie Enterprises and Old Dominion University Launch Defense Engineering LabExecutiveBiz•Jul 24, 2026•Valkyrie Enterprises
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Japan Shipping Companies Suspend Operations in Persian GulfFinancial Post•Mar 01, 2026•K LINE, Cosmo Energy Development, Mitsui OSK Lines, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and 2 others
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Artemis, Delta Marine to build ‘eFoiler’ vessels for Puget SoundWorkBoat•Feb 19, 2025•Artemis Technologies, Deltamarine
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MSHS Pacific Power Group and ioCurrents Announce Strategic CollaborationGlobeNewswire•Nov 11, 2024•MSHS, ioCurrents
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K Line takes delivery of LNG-powered car carrier from Chinese shipyardOffshore Energy•Sep 06, 2024•K LINE
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KWS, Acteon Sign Floating Offshore Wind MoU in JapanOffshore WIND•Aug 26, 2024•Acteon Group, K LINE, InterMoor, KWS Saat and 1 other
