Autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions developer Nauticus Robotics, Inc. has signed an agreement for an investment of up to US$50m (c. £36m) with Master Investment Group.
Under the proposed transaction, Nauticus plans to form a dedicated manufacturing, sales, and offshore services business unit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Master Investment Group is expected to fund facility development, workforce localisation, and initial manufacturing capability, positioning the operation as a regional centre for advanced subsea robotics.
The agreement also contemplates an initial $3m (c. £2.19m) investment tranche for Nauticus’ UAE business unit startup activities, with additional capital available to support further expansion.
The proposed investment is intended to fund the establishment of Nauticus’ first international manufacturing and offshore robotics services hub in the UAE.,
Nauticus is aiming for the hub to accelerate global deployment of Nauticus’ Aquanaut autonomous subsea robotic platform.
To this end, Nauticus has already initiated the formation of a local legal entity in the UAE and completed preliminary identification of a potential site for the planned facility.
In addition, Master Investment Group has committed to support Nauticus in securing an initial Aquanaut deployment contract within the region.
Once operational, the facility is expected to support expanded production of the Aquanaut platform, delivery of offshore robotic services across the Middle East and adjacent regions, and future deployment of additional Nauticus robotic and software technologies.
Master Investment Group managing director, Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi, said: “We are excited to enter into this strategic relationship with Nauticus and to support the establishment of advanced autonomous robotics capabilities in the UAE.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to attracting world-class technology, building high-value industrial capacity, and positioning the UAE as a regional center for robotics, automation, and next-generation offshore services.
“We see significant long-term potential in this collaboration, not only for Nauticus’ growth, but for the development of local talent, innovation, and sustainable industrial infrastructure across the UAE.”
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