Ecodetect Raises £490K To Expand AI Marine Monitoring Technology

The round included £245,000 from a six-member angel syndicate led by Bobby Williams of the M-SParc Angel Network, with £25,000 from climate investor OnePlanet Capital.

This was matched by an additional £245,000 from the Wales Angel Co-Investment Fund, managed by the Development Bank of Wales.

The funding will be used to scale its technology, create jobs, and expand its ability to support growing offshore and floating renewable energy projects.

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Founded by Dr David Gold, Ecodetect has developed an AI-driven eco-detection system that uses underwater imaging and machine learning to automatically identify and track wildlife interactions with marine infrastructure.

Its main customers are renewable energy developers who need to monitor environmental impact for regulatory compliance.

The company is targeting growth in offshore wind, floating wind, and tidal energy, particularly in Welsh waters, while also exploring applications in aquaculture, fishing, and other marine sectors.

About Ecodetect

Ecodetect uses AI to monitor marine environments and help projects work safely with nature. Its technology tracks marine wildlife around infrastructure helping companies follow regulations, protect ecosystems and support more sustainable offshore and marine operations.