KICE

Uncrewed surface vessels for insurers.

Industrials & defenseSeries BPalo Alto, CA
Odds to close a Series C in 12 months38.5%Range 25%–54%
17 of 21 applicable signals known, low confidence
0.0 today0.0 30 days
Unlikely
+0.5 pts over the past 180 days
25%50%
Last roundSeries B, $36M
Led byQED Investors
Months since13
Total raised$63.6M
Headcount83
Founded2022

Factors

Factors are groups of signals that can contribute to a company’s success. Each is marked positive or negative for its odds. They’re indicators, not guarantees; together, and tested against real outcomes, they become predictive.

Founders52Neutral5 of 6 signals known
Traction49Neutral2 of 2 signals known
Hiring56Positive3 of 4 signals known
Capital53Neutral3 of 4 signals known
Network50Neutral2 of 3 signals known
Product50Neutral2 of 2 signals known

SignalValueEffect on odds
Hiring1 of 4 pushing up+0.16 net
Capital1 of 4 pushing up+0.08 net
Founders2 of 6 pushing up+0.05 net
Product1 of 2 pushing up+0.01 net
Network0 of 3 pushing up+0.01 net
Traction0 of 2 pushing up−0.04 net

6 signals don’t apply to Industrials & defense companies at Series B and aren’t counted.

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