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Gander Robotics Funding Round
Gander Robotics, operating out of Cambridge, raised $1.1 million in funding from Impellent Ventures, Underscore VC and private investors.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
4/2/2026
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$1,100,000
Round
Seed
Investors
Impellent Ventures (Lead Investor)
Underscore VC (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate prototype development and testing, supporting its active engagements across defense, government, and commercial maritime sectors, particularly with cruise line operators facing the same life threatening challenge.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Robotics
Mailing Address
299 Vassar St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
Cambridge, MA 02139
USA
Phone
Undisclosed
Website
Email Address
Overview
Gander Robotics builds robotic and autonomous solutions for non-kinetic military problems. We build hand-throwable autonomous underwater vehicles for man-overboard and maritime search & rescue situations. A cutting-edge defense and dual-use robotics company, dedicated to addressing non-kinetic military challenges through advanced autonomous vehicle solutions.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
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YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Autery
Co-Founder
Lael Ayala
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