{
  "id": 3782199,
  "title": "REGENT Craft Raises $240M to Scale Electric Seaglider Production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/regent-craft-raises-240m-to-scale-electric-seaglider-production",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T17:19:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ventureburn",
    "slug": "ventureburn",
    "url": "https://ventureburn.com/regent-craft-raises-240m-seaglider-production/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regent Craft has secured $240 million in funding to scale its production of electric seaglider vessels. The round was led by Mare Liberum and AE Ventures, with participation from several other investors. The capital will be used to expand manufacturing, complete certification milestones, and prepare for customer deliveries. Regent Craft's flagship Viceroy model is designed for speeds up to 180 miles per hour and intended to provide transportation alternatives across regional maritime routes. The company has secured over $9 billion in pre-orders from airlines and ferry operators across six continents. REGENT is also expanding into maritime defense applications, creating a subsidiary called REGENT Defence to develop systems for military customers. The company has formed partnerships with various organizations, including Poland's Balnord and Abu Dhabi's Strategic Development Fund. With this new funding, Regent Craft aims to overcome several key milestones, including the first human flight of its vessels and achieving certification.",
  "summary": "REGENT Craft Raises $240M to Scale Maritime Mobility Production REGENT Craft has raised $240 million as the maritime mobility company prepares to transition from development into production. The round was The post REGENT Craft Raises $240M to Scale Electric Seaglider Production appeared first on Ventureburn .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}