Poland Startup SR Robotics Raises Over €8.4 Million Funding

“Our goal is to shape the future of underwater technology. We are developing innovative products, and, in selected areas, we offer solutions with a unique competitive advantage and an attractive RaaS business model,” says Tomasz Hartwig, CEO and Co-founder of SR Robotics. “Thanks to Vinci’s support, we can increase the scale of our operations and the availability of services in a subscription model.”

SRR provides its clients with fully configured robots, operator support, remote diagnostics, and maintenance—removing the need for companies to buy or service the robots themselves.

Its product lineup includes the Crab Bottom Crawler, Octopus ROV, ASV Narwal, Nautilus ROV, and magnetic hull cleaners like MagRob CL and MagRob AC.

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SRR stands out for using AI to enhance underwater tasks, such as analyzing sensor data and spotting submerged objects—technology that’s especially useful for the offshore energy sector, including wind farms.

Another major focus is ship hull cleaning using magnetic robots. SRR plans to launch this service in major Polish ports, with future expansion across Europe. This supports cleaner maritime transport and aligns with EU environmental goals.

SRR also contributes to growing underwater robotics talent in Poland through partnerships with institutions like the Maritime Economy Vocational Training Centre in Szczecin, the Maritime University in Gdynia, and the Silesian University of Technology.

“Investing in SR Robotics is about more than just supporting technological development; it’s also about building national competence in protecting critical underwater infrastructure, such as cables and pipelines. Furthermore, it is an investment in the security of strategic data for the Polish maritime area, including any infrastructure developed there, such as wind farms,” points out Bartosz Drabikowski, CEO Vinci S.A. “We recognise the company’s tremendous potential as a leader in underwater robotics, with its market-ready product portfolio and a clearly defined commercialisation strategy.”

SR Robotics highlights that maritime transport handles about 90% of global trade but also contributes around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Their technology is designed to tackle both environmental and economic challenges in this sector.

One major issue is the buildup of micro-organisms on ship hulls, which can increase fuel use by up to 10%. Since fuel makes up about 60% of shipping costs, this is a significant problem—especially with new CO₂ charges (ETS) now affecting maritime transport. SRR’s hull cleaning robots help reduce this fuel waste, cutting both emissions and costs.

Their underwater robots are also built for tough offshore jobs. They can conduct geophysical and ferromagnetic surveys in any weather, inspect hard-to-reach areas of the seabed, and take on dangerous tasks—reducing risks for human divers. Even in low-visibility conditions, sonar allows them to monitor underwater infrastructure safely and accurately.

“The BGK Group’s investment in SR Robotics is fully aligned with BGK’s 2025–2030 strategy, one of the pillars of which is providing both banking and equity support for the development of cutting-edge technologies, including those applied within our national defense sector. The dual-use technology offered by SR Robotics is not just about gaining a market edge – it is also a matter of national security. Poland needs reliable suppliers of underwater technologies, because this serves our country’s vital interests,” says Mirosław Czekaj, President of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego.

This comes amid growing concerns about threats to underwater infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently accused Russia of using unmarked “dark fleet” tankers to damage undersea cables, according to Lloyd’s List.

The funding raised will help SR Robotics boost production, expand its fleet of underwater robots through a Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, and set up a Remote Operations and Analysis Centre. They also plan to open a training centre for operators of unmanned underwater vehicles.

The investment will further support the growth of Polish expertise in maintaining offshore wind farm infrastructure.

About SR Robotics

Founded in 2017, SR Robotics (SRR) specializes in building underwater robots and providing eco-friendly ship hull cleaning services. Their advanced robots are used in both civilian and defence sectors to detect underwater threats, map the seabed, and protect critical underwater infrastructure.