Saronic raises $600M Series C at $4B valuation

Evidence notes
- The company said the round would fund Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard intended to build autonomous ships for the hybrid fleet.
- Saronic said the capital would expand its ASV portfolio into medium and large autonomous ships for defense applications.
- The round brought in General Catalyst as a new investor while reaffirming participation from existing backers.
Company context
Saronic builds autonomous surface vessels and command software for U.S. and allied maritime missions. Its portfolio spans Corsair, Mirage and 180-foot Marauder, supported by shipbuilding operations in Louisiana. In July 2026 it selected Brownsville for the planned $3.2 billion Port Alpha shipyard.