Blue Water Autonomy, a new ship-building startup from Boston, has emerged from stealth mode, revealing its ambitious goal of creating autonomous naval vessels. The company has secured $14 million in seed funding from investors including Eclipse VC and Riot. Founded in 2024 by ex-U.S. Navy members and leaders from Amazon Robotics, Blue Water Autonomy is capitalizing on the surge in defense tech investment. With a full-stack autonomy suite and ongoing salt-water testing of a 100-ton test vessel, the startup aims to revolutionize maritime operations. The funding will facilitate team expansion and accelerate testing efforts.