Ecodetect Raises £490K in Funding
Ecodetect, an Anglesey, UK-based company specializing in AI-driven marine monitoring for offshore infrastructure, has raised £490,000 in equity investment.
The funding round includes £245,000 from a six-strong angel syndicate led by Bobby Williams of the M-SParc Angel Network, with £25,000 contributed by climate-focused investor OnePlanet Capital. It was matched by an additional £245,000 from the Wales Angel Co-Investment Fund, managed by the Development Bank of Wales.
The company will use the funds to expand the team, create new jobs, scale the deployment of its AI-led marine monitoring technology, and further develop data transmission and analysis systems.
Founded by David Gold, Ecodetect is an AI company that provides cutting-edge marine monitoring and detection solutions for marine infrastructure projects, including tidal energy, fixed and floating offshore wind, floating solar, and oil rigs. Its core product is an eco-detection toolkit that uses underwater imaging sensors and AI algorithms to automatically identify and record wildlife interactions with marine infrastructure, helping renewable energy developers meet environmental compliance requirements. Combining AI expertise, marine engineering, and environmental science, Ecodetect is committed to protecting marine ecosystems while enabling responsible offshore development.
Funding Details
Company: Ecodetect
Raised: £0.49M
Round: Seed / Angel
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investor: Bobby Williams
Additional Investors: OnePlanet Capital, Wales Angel Co-Investment Fund
Company Website: https://www.ecodetect.co.uk/
Software Category: AI-driven Marine Monitoring / Environmental Analytics