Pollentia

We build smart marine systems that make vessels safer, more efficient, and easier to operate.
Austin, Manhattan, Palo Alto

About Pollentia

Pollentia is the first marine AI technology company building the intelligence layer for global fleets.

We integrate advanced navigation, fleet intelligence, and predictive diagnostics into vessels across recreational, commercial, industrial, and defense markets.

Through co-developed models like our Ventus reference fleet, manufacturers build vessels around Pollentia’s AI — unifying hardware (sensors, cameras, processors, displays) with smart software.

Pollentia systems make marine operations safer, more efficient, and easier to use — cutting downtime, reducing costs, and unlocking scalable adoption across every sector.

Our platform is designed to scale from individual vessels to government fleets, positioning Pollentia as the operating system of the sea.

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Problem statement

Lack of intelligent systems: Most vessels still operate with outdated controls, no autonomy assist, and minimal data integration — leaving fleets inefficient and vulnerable.

Poor user experience: Marine software and onboard systems are fragmented, clunky, and hard to use. Captains lack real-time insights, predictive diagnostics, or unified system management.

Limited customer focus: Unlike mobility on land, marine technology rarely prioritizes the operator’s journey, ease of use, or actionable performance data.

Slow industry transformation: Regulations and market demand push for smarter, safer, cleaner operations — yet few companies are leading with AI-driven solutions at scale.

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Global Manufacturing Traction

Pollentia is currently engaged with 30+ manufacturers across the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf, representing over 115 vessels in various stages of integration and production.

The first 10 vessels are scheduled for setup and installation in Q1–Q2, initiating the first wave of large-scale Pollentia AI Co-Captain deployments.

Infrastructure & Strategic Deployment

Dubai Real Estate Integration: Secured contract with a major real estate development group in Dubai to establish Pollentia’s data and logistics infrastructure across upcoming marina and waterfront projects.

Phase 1 Implementation (2026): On-site coordination center for vessel data, maintenance, and logistics operations, serving as Pollentia’s first Gulf-region data hub.

Goal: Create the foundation for smart marina ecosystems powered by Pollentia OS — enabling predictive maintenance, fleet coordination, and embedded intelligence across regional developments.
Strategic Programs & Partnerships

Pollentia’s network spans leading institutions, financial partners, and innovation programs including:

Columbia University – ClimateTech Expertise Network (CEN): advancing AI and sustainable systems within marine technology.

NVIDIA: powering the onboard computing and neural architecture of the Pollentia AI Co-Captain.

Capital Factory & Station DC: accelerating Pollentia’s defense and deep-tech initiatives across U.S. federal innovation ecosystems.

Rapid Ventures: providing strategic guidance on scaling Pollentia’s platform within climate and AI sectors.

J.P. Morgan: supporting financial structuring and long-term growth initiatives.

UAE Royal Family Affiliates: advancing high-level partnerships for Gulf manufacturing and innovation expansion.

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Milestones

January 2026

Backing and institutional momentum

Strengthened external credibility and execution support through LVL Up Ventures / LVL Up Labs and Draper University, expanding investor access, founder network reach, and support for scaling a real company.

Activated Station DC as a strategic involvement platform, positioning Pollentia inside a serious national and global influence network that supports long-term deployment pathways, major partnerships, and government-adjacent credibility.

Built a global hub strategy that matches the reality of what you’re building: Pollentia is being positioned to operate across the US, Europe, and the Middle East as strategic lanes, not “maybe someday” ideas.

2) US Navy engagements and defense-adjacent momentum

Established active engagement with the United States Navy and related defense stakeholders as part of Pollentia’s strategic positioning around maritime modernization, readiness, and advanced marine technology.

Structured the company narrative so the Navy engagement strengthens the brand instead of confusing it: Pollentia stays clearly defined as an AI Marine Technology platform company, with defense pathways handled through your defense structure and controlled access lanes.

Converted “interest” into ongoing strategic relationship momentum, meaning Pollentia is staying present in the rooms that shape maritime procurement priorities, shipbuilding direction, and next-generation marine capability demands.

3) Deployment strategy and hub execution

Defined a deployment strategy based on controlled demos, early pilots, then expansion deployments, built to prove the platform in real environments and then scale without breaking support.

Positioned Orlando as a strategic US build and demo lane, supporting prototype visibility, partner access, and deployment momentum tied to real physical activity, not just concept work.

Established strategic hub lanes for Europe and the Middle East to support expansion and partnerships in a way that fits how serious marine markets operate: regional relationships, regional operators, and regional deployment readiness.

Built the company around repeatability: the goal is not one flashy demo, it is a deployment playbook that can be reused and improved across locations.

January 2026

Technical development that shows real differentiation

Finalized the core product direction: Pollentia is an AI Marine Technology company building the AI Co-Captain, a modular intelligence layer that can be installed across recreational, commercial, and defense vessels.

Set key engineering constraints early to avoid dead-end paths:

Autodocking cannot rely on LiDAR, forcing real sensor fusion and robust on-water perception.

Expanded the “vessel health” concept into a real platform direction:

Propulsion and power monitoring

Structural and internal system awareness

Alerts that answer “what’s wrong, how urgent, what action now”

Built product experiences around actual user groups, not vague “AI features”:

Operator UI for real-time awareness and decision support

Fleet layer for uptime, service planning, and performance monitoring

Maintenance and repair workflows built to scale across deployments

December 2025

Industrial engagement and manufacturer momentum

Built an active global manufacturing engagement layer with 33+ manufacturers internationally, covering hull, composites, propulsion integration, electrical systems, battery architecture, marine controls, and production planning.

Shifted the company posture from “single build path” to “multi-path industrial optionality,” meaning Pollentia can choose the fastest and most reliable production route instead of being trapped by one supplier.

Structured manufacturing documentation and vendor planning into real operational categories (vendor lists, vendor equipment, production subfolders, and build readiness workflow) so partners can plug into a system, not chaos.

Moved from casual conversations into “integration-first” manufacturer relationships, where the goal is proving compatibility with your intelligence stack and vessel architecture, not just pricing parts.

October 2025

Repositioning and company direction

Repositioned Pollentia from “electric boat company” into an AI Marine Technology company building a modular intelligence layer that lives on the vessel, the “AI Co-Captain,” covering navigation support, collision avoidance, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, autonomy support, and OTA software updates.

Separated the business into clear product lanes, Recreational, Commercial, Defense, with defense work moved under Thalos Industries for cleaner messaging, cleaner customer targeting, and cleaner IP + contracting boundaries.

Built an internal department and operating structure that supports scale, including Systems (AI, Software, Diagnostics, Embedded Infrastructure & Cybersecurity), Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Naval, Hydrodynamics), Manufacturing, Product Design/Integration, Sales/Dealer/Fleet strategy, Customer Experience, HR/Operations, Finance/Legal/Compliance, Partnerships/Gov Affairs, and PR/Media.

June 2025

Pollentia set to kick off new york tech week

Pollentia is proud to announce that we will be kicking off New York Tech Week 2025, taking place from June 2–8. As a trailblazer in electric marine mobility and AI-integrated defense systems, we’re honored to set the tone for a week dedicated to innovation and technological advancement.

May 2025

We have begun the developments of the Phase 2 which are fleets focused on commercial, industrial, and defense models

Phase 2 Development Underway Pollentia has officially begun developments for Phase 2 — the next stage of our mission to revolutionize mobility. This phase focuses on the development of specialized fleets across three core sectors:

Commercial – smart electric vessels tailored for tourism, public transit, and enterprise use.

Industrial – heavy-duty, high-performance platforms for logistics, infrastructure, and utility operations.

Defense – next-generation tactical systems spanning naval, land, air, and cyber applications.

With Phase 2, we’re building scalable fleets that combine sustainability, autonomy, and cutting-edge engineering — designed to meet real-world challenges with precision and performance.

March 2025

UC Berkeley Clean Innovation Invite

We were invited by the Sustainable Innovation Council’s chairman to present Pollentia’s platform at UC Berkeley’s climate innovation series.

February 2025

Beta development of AI Co-Captain system, with real-time navigation, diagnostics, and energy management

Pollentia has come to the beta development of our proprietary AI Co-Captain, a first-of-its-kind onboard intelligence system designed specifically for electric marine mobility. This system handles autonomous and assisted navigation, real-time energy optimization, predictive diagnostics, and user guidance, bringing intuitive intelligence to the water. It functions as the central brain of the vessel, integrating software, sensors, and UX to create a seamless, human-centered marine experience.

November 2024

UAE Royal Family Interest Initiated

We’ve entered direct conversations with members of the UAE Royal Family regarding expansion and placement of Pollentia vessels in the Gulf.

November 2024

Exhibitor at Abu Dhabi Boat Show

Pollentia was selected to showcase our project at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show, engaging with global marine and mobility leaders.

November 2024

Times Square Billboard Feature

Pollentia was spotlighted in Times Square as part of a sustainability showcase campaign. Through being clients of Brex they have hosted us for the week in NYC for the Thanksgiving day parade to give us full organic audiences.

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Funding

Currently raising capital

$1,450,000
committed
$2,000,000
round goal
Total raised to date: $550,000

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