WSense Secures €7.2M Series B to Accelerate Pioneering Underwater IoT Innovations

WSENSE, a pioneering spin-off of Sapienza University of Rome, has successfully raised 7,200,000 euros in its latest funding round, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leader in the Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT). Founded in 2012 by Professor Chiara Petrioli, who also leads the Sapienza PhD Program in Computer Science, WSENSE has continuously built on the rich legacy of Sapienza’s SENSES and Cyber Physical System Labs. This new infusion of capital will be directed toward accelerating the development of WSENSE's revolutionary underwater monitoring and communication systems, which seamlessly integrate a wide array of underwater sensors and autonomous vehicles (UAV, ASV, AUV) into a cableless network. The funding will further strengthen the company’s robust R&D efforts, enabling the expansion of its patented technologies and the refinement of its complete solutions tailored to customer needs. WSENSE’s breakthrough solutions not only ensure real-time monitoring, extensive surveillance of underwater environments, waterways, and marine seabeds, but also add significant value to existing assets by enhancing functionality, profitability, and overall competitiveness. By laying the technological foundation for a modern, interoperable underwater network, WSENSE is playing a pivotal role in supporting the long-term Blue Growth strategy across marine and maritime sectors. This funding empowers the company to lead the charge in making underwater asset monitoring more eco-innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable, thereby bolstering market share and brand reputation for its partners and clients alike. As WSENSE continues to push the boundaries of underwater technology, this investment will serve as a catalyst for further innovation and expansion in the rapidly evolving IoUT landscape.