Nauticus Robotics Acquires SeaTrepid International

Nauticus Robotics Acquires 3D at Depth

October 3, 2023

Engineering Services

Nauticus Robotics (NASDAQ: KITT) agreed to acquire 3D at Depth, a Colorado-based subsea LiDAR and inspection services provider, in an all-stock transaction valuing the deal at approximately $34 million (before adjustments) and assuming about $4.1 million of debt. The acquisition brings 3D's subsea laser LiDAR technology, data services, and patent portfolio to Nauticus, expanding its autonomous underwater capabilities and commercial addressable market in offshore energy and renewables.

Raytheon Technologies Acquires SEAKR Engineering

September 14, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Raytheon Technologies, through its Raytheon Intelligence & Space business, signed a definitive agreement to acquire SEAKR Engineering, a Colorado-based supplier of space-qualified electronics. SEAKR will become a wholly-owned subsidiary reporting into Raytheon Intelligence & Space; the deal expands Raytheon's space electronics capabilities and product portfolio.

Nautic Partners Acquires AccessIT Group

July 8, 2025

Cybersecurity

Nautic Partners has completed the acquisition of AccessIT Group as a new platform investment, closing on July 8, 2025. AccessIT Group, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania–based cybersecurity solutions provider, will remain led by CEO Joe Luciano while co-founder David Hark retires; Nautic will support expansion of the firm's capabilities and geographic reach.

BlackSea Technologies Acquires Blue Tide Marine

March 20, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

BlackSea Technologies, a Baltimore-based maritime defense solutions company and portfolio company of Razors Edge Ventures, has acquired Blue Tide Marine to expand its maritime operations, unmanned systems (UxS) capabilities and at-sea support services. The acquisition integrates Blue Tide Marine's maritime expertise — including the 170' yacht support vessel OCEANUS V and a team of retired U.S. Navy SEALs and special operators — to strengthen end-to-end UxS operations, ISR, and mission sustainment for defense customers.

Accel-KKR Acquires Navis from Cargotec

March 26, 2021

Software

Accel-KKR, a Menlo Park-based technology-focused private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Navis LLC from Cargotec. The deal transfers Navis' full software portfolio and employees to Accel-KKR and is intended to accelerate Navis' SaaS and digitalization strategy while supporting strategic M&A and expansion into inland and other supply-chain solutions.

Patrick Industries Acquires Sea-Dog Corporation and Sea-Lect Plastics

March 15, 2021

Manufacturing

Patrick Industries, Inc. completed the acquisition of Everett, Washington–based Sea-Dog Corporation and sister company Sea-Lect Plastics. The combined businesses (2020 revenues ~ $20 million) expand Patrick's marine aftermarket and injection-molding capabilities and are expected to be immediately accretive; the transaction was funded under Patrick's credit facility and preserves Sea‑Dog's brand and operations under the Nysether family management.