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Invest in the Future of Deep-Sea Intelligence

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Pioneering underwater hyperspectral imaging for a $100B+ blue economy — raising $8M Seed to scale manufacturing and deploy 50+ systems by 2027

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Benthic Spectral Inc. is a Delaware C-Corp spin-out from Busch Marine Inc. (est. 1986, 39+ years in the maritime industry), commercializing proprietary underwater hyperspectral imaging (UHI) systems rated to 6,000 m. Our tech—backed by three provisional patents—delivers real-time AI-driven mineral identification, habitat mapping, and threat detection without physical sampling.

 

In a world racing to secure critical minerals and protect oceans, we're the only provider combining variable-temperature LED lighting, edge AI, and in-house titanium manufacturing for scalable, low-risk deployments.

Traction & Milestones

  • Prototypes & Field Tests 5+ UHI systems trialed in Gulf of Mexico with Atlantic testing in early 2026 via Busch Marine partnerships; early data validating >95% mineral classification accuracy.

  • Team & Expertise Led by oceanographers, PhD hyperspectral specialists, and AI/ML pros; 10,000 sq ft Michigan facility with CNC/waterjet for rapid prototyping.

  • Market Momentum Interest from deep-sea mining firms, EIA & AIA companies; and ONR contacts; targeting NOAA grants and accelerators like Katapult Ocean for Q4 2025.

  • Financial Path Pre-revenue with $500K bootstrapped; $8M Seed for manufacturing scale-up, aiming for $10M ARR by 2027 via rentals/sales in mining, environmental, and defense verticals.

Investment Opportunity

  1. TAM/SAM – $100B+ blue economy; $5B addressable in hyperspectral subsea tech

  2. Competitive Edge – Provisional patents on adaptive compensation; no direct competitors at 6,000 m depth

  3. Use of Funds – 40% manufacturing, 30% R&D/AI, 20% sales/marketing, 10% ops

  4. Exit Potential – Acquisition targets: Teledyne, Fugro, or mining giants like Rio Tinto

  5. Risk Mitigation – Busch Marine as reseller provides instant distribution and revenue pipeline

  6. ROI Model – 10x return via global licensing and defense contracts by 2030

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Join Benthic Spectral as we light up the abyss and capture a slice of the trillion-dollar ocean economy. With proven tech, a veteran team, and massive untapped markets in mining, defense, and research, this is your opportunity to back the next breakthrough in subsea intelligence. We're seeking mission-aligned investors to fuel our ascent—let's discuss how you can be part of it.

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