Best Ship Component Manufacturers Companies in United States
The 172 best Ship Component Manufacturers companies in United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Crown.
The 172 Ship Component Manufacturers tracked in our United States directory together disclose $676M in equity funding, ranked here by total raise and recent momentum. Crown leads by a wide margin at $557M, which is a different weight class entirely. Blue Water Autonomy sits second at $64M, and the rest of the field, Calnetix at $22M, The Taylor Made Group at $12M, Applied OceanSciences and Solid State Marine each at $2M, shows you how concentrated this sector's capital really is.
So what's driving the funding spread? Autonomy and energy efficiency are pulling dollars hard right now, and as shown in 2018 research on marine propulsion systems, the efficiency gains from electrified and hybrid ship components aren't marginal, they're structural. I'd watch Blue Water Autonomy closely this quarter given its positioning between Crown's industrial scale and the smaller deep-tech players. Investors like Eclipse and Google Ventures are in the mix, which signals the sector isn't purely maritime-traditional anymore. The 172 companies tracked here cover that full spectrum, from legacy hardware to nav-stack software, and this list is your fastest read on where the funding's actually landing.
Ranked: Best Ship Component Manufacturers companies in United States
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Manufacturer of swivel bar stools, swing bar stools, pedestals and other custom furniture for ships | $557M | 165 mo ago | Funding Raised | Efrem Weiss CEO | 1981 | — | 162 patents Interactive gaming systems with network event synchronization and broadcast-driven UI optimization | — |
| 2 | Blue Water Autonomy Manufacturer of autonomous warships 48Funding top 23%Talent top 28%Growth top 35%Tech bottom 45% All 6 signals ▾Fundingtop 23% Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% Techbottom 45% Globalbottom 33% Marketbottom 31% Funding: Raised $64.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 1 yrs (2.0/yr) Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $64M | 9 mo ago | Series A | Austin Gray Co-Founder & CSO | 2024 | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+13 | — | — |
| 3 | Calnetix Provider of high-speed electric motor generators, drives, and magnetic bearing systems | $22M | 139 mo ago | Series B | Larry Hawkins Co-Founder | 1998 | Node.jsErlangSalesforce+11 | 33 patents Advanced electric machines, magnetic bearings, and turbocharger control systems | 5 job openings |
| 4 | The Taylor Made Group Manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket products and windshield systems | $12M | 199 mo ago | Acquired | Nelson Taylor Founder | 1908 | — | 2,055 patents Patents concentrated in health & consumer products | — |
| 5 | PaR Systems Manufacturer of marine products | $10M | 168 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1961 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | 2 partnerships · 1 award |
| 6 | Survival Systems Manufacturer of lifeboat capsules | $6M | 85 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1987 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 7 | Applied OceanSciences Provider of smart home and office automation, home theater design, and architectural lighting solutions 37Funding top 50%Global bottom 36% All 2 signals ▾Fundingtop 50% Globalbottom 36% Funding: Raised $1.9M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) Global: Single-market focus (United States) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100 | $2M | 9 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2018 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Solid State Marine Solid State Marine | $2M | 26 mo ago | Seed | — | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyLeaflet+28 | — | — |
| 9 | Eomoffshore Provider of advanced mooring solutions and oceanographic data collection systems | $191K | 47 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2009 | — | — | 3 internships |
| 10 | Axiam Provider of computer-optimized engine core assembly processes for improved engine performance | $138K | 184 mo ago | Early Stage | Donald Lohin CEO & President | 1983 | — | 21 patents Precision rotor stacking, balancing, and diameter measurement for gas turbine components | — |
| 11 | Fischer Panda Manufacturer of generators for marine sector | — | 64 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 1977 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 12 | Brunswick Manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, boats, parts, and related accessories | — | 66 mo ago | Public | David Foulkes Chief Executive Officer | 1845 | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Bootstrap+23 | 2,165 patents Electric marine propulsion systems, including drive shafts, thermal management, and isolation testing | — |
Top 12 Ship Component Manufacturers companies in United States
#1
Series A · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2024$64Mraised▾
Manufacturer of autonomous warships. This company designs and builds unmanned vessels for maritime defense operations. The technology focuses on endurance and reliability for open ocean environments. These systems integrate advanced robotics and engineering to support naval capabilities.
- Aug 2025Series A$50M
- Apr 2025Seed$14M
#2
Acquired · United States · founded 2018 · 17 employees$1.9Mraised▾
Provider of smart home and office automation, home theater design, and architectural lighting solutions. It offers integrated high-end technology systems for both residential and commercial clients. Services encompass automation solutions for curtains, media, appliances, and climate control; entertainment solutions including home theaters, multi-room audio, acoustics, and projectors; and a range of lighting options for various settings. The company designs and installs complete systems, delivering end-to-end experiences.
- Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$360.3K
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$650K
- Sep 2024Grant (prize money)$650K
- Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$255.6K
#3
Funding Raised · Savannah, Georgia · founded 1981$557Mraised▾
Manufacturer of swivel bar stools, swing bar stools, pedestals and other custom furniture for ships
- Sep 2012Conventional Debt$557M
#4
Seed · California$1.6Mraised▾
Solid State Marine
#5
Series B · Cerritos, California · founded 1998 · 56 employees$22.4Mraised▾
Provider of high-speed electric motor generators, drives, and magnetic bearing systems. The company delivers electromagnetic drive solutions, power conversion, and electrification technologies for various applications. These applications include defense, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors. The company offers products such as variable frequency drives, active and passive magnetic bearings, and magnetic bearing controllers. It also provides turbomachinery solutions for hydrogen and other industries.
- Nov 2014Series B$4.3M
- Jun 2013Series B$5.7M
- Jun 2013Series B$2.4M
- Aug 2011Grant (prize money)$945.8K
#6
Acquired · Gloversville, New York · founded 1908 · 718 employees$12.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket products and windshield systems
#7
Funding Raised · Valley Center, California · founded 1987 · 125 employees$6.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of lifeboat capsules
- Apr 2019Conventional Debt$6.5M
#8
Acquired · United States · founded 1961 · 434 employees$10Mraised▾
Manufacturer of marine products
#9
Funding Raised · Pocasset, Massachusetts · founded 2009$190.7Kraised▾
Provider of advanced mooring solutions and oceanographic data collection systems. This entity designs and manufactures mooring systems, including components like stretch EM cable and multi-function marine recovery systems. They also offer turnkey solutions encompassing mooring design, data modeling, logistics, and data collection services. Their expertise extends to various ocean environments and depths, supporting offshore energy, military, and research sectors. The company's offerings include passive acoustic moorings and environmental sample processors.
- Jun 2022Grant (prize money)$190.7K
#10
Early Stage · Gloucester, Massachusetts · founded 1983$137.5Kraised▾
Provider of computer-optimized engine core assembly processes for improved engine performance. The company offers solutions to improve shop efficiencies and resolve build issues. Products aim to optimize blade tip gaps, reduce assembly time, and increase throughput. The company's processes are designed to improve engine quality, safety, and shop reliability. The company serves military, energy, commercial, helicopter, and marine sectors.
- Feb 2011Unattributed$137.5K
#11
Funding Raised · Pompano Beach, Florida · founded 1977—raised▾
Manufacturer of generators for marine sector
- Feb 2021Unattributed—
#12
Public · Vernon Hills, Illinois · founded 1845 · 17300 employees—raised▾
Manufacturer of marine propulsion systems, boats, parts, and related accessories. It focuses on creating opportunities in marine leisure through sustained investment in consumer-focused technology and bold innovation. It reflects a continuous effort to innovate and broaden access to aquatic adventures, ensuring that their products and services enable boundless enjoyment on the water.The company innovates technologies and services across the boating ecosystem.
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