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BeeX

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AI-powered hovering autonomous underwater vehicles (HAUVs) with adaptive autonomy enabling true autonomous subsea operation without operator intervention; sonar-based navigation; Sambal cloud platform for mission control, fleet management, and data reporting; serves defense ISR, offshore energy asset integrity, and coastal infrastructure inspection.

HeadquartersSingapore, SG
Founded2018
Corporate funding$10M
Team11-50
Deployments3
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageSeries A
FoundersGrace Chia (CEO), Goh Eng Wei
Regions servedAsia, Europe
Countries deployedSG, DE, GB
Service footprintSubsea inspection services across offshore energy (wind, oil & gas), defense ISR, and coastal infrastructure; RaaS model with Sambal cloud platform; offices in Singapore, London, and Rostock (Germany).
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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A.IKANBILIS

  • 900 mm × 800 mm × 400 mm; dry weight 55–65 kg depending on sensor payload

    vendor-defined physical dimensions and mass

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  • 300 m depth rating; 7 vectored thrusters; 7-hour endurance from two swappable 500 Wh battery packs

    vendor-defined operational depth and endurance

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  • Hybrid AUV/ROV: transitions between autonomous survey mode and remotely operated close-inspection mode without retooling

    vendor-defined operational mode flexibility

    Claim source
  • True autonomous operation validated at Nordsee One offshore wind farm, German North Sea

    third-party validated autonomous deployment milestone

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ALPHA

  • 53 kg inspection AUV with 100 m depth rating, 2–8 hour endurance with hot-swap battery, 2.2 knots forward thrust; full equipment fits in carry-on cases

    Vendor-described capability

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BETTA

  • Officially launched 24 June 2026 at Singapore Institute of Technology Punggol Campus; described as 'Most Powerful Autonomous Underwater Drone' in BeeX fleet

    vendor-defined product launch event and positioning statement

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  • Engineered for strong currents and harsh sea conditions; targets productivity equivalent to work-class ROVs (WROVs)

    vendor-defined environmental envelope and competitive positioning

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CASPER

  • Expendable defense-configured AUV with 50 m depth rating (configurable), 4 knots forward thrust, 10-hour endurance, optimized for swarm operations and mine counter-measures

    Vendor-described capability

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-10-06Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) via DSTAdefense/military underwater operations, SAF maritime securitySGNot disclosedAnnouncement
2025-10-06Singapore Armed Forces (MINDEF, via DSTA)naval underwater operations (hovering AUVs)SGNot disclosedAnnouncement
2022-01-01Nordsee One GmbHoffshore wind farm subsea structure inspectionDENot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordMonk's Hill VenturesCap Vista (DSTA investment arm)Earth Venture CapitalShipsFocus VenturesSEEDS CapitalNUS Technology HoldingsOctave Capital
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-06-24BETTA AUV officially launched at Singapore Institute of Technology Autonomous Marine FoundryMaritime Journal
2025-10-06DSTA/MINDEF defense acquisition contract for HAUVs signed: one of BeeX's largest projectsAsia Pacific Defence Reporter
2025-09-25SGD 10 million Series A fundraising launched; Monk's Hill Ventures leads roundTech Node Global
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Source ledger

12 unique public sources