Fathom Science, Inc.

from North Carolina State University
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Fathom Science harnesses AI and weather-ocean modeling to power smarter maritime decisions—boosting safety, sustainability, and success across the blue economy.

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Company Formed
Company Info

Fathom Science delivers cutting-edge ocean intelligence by combining artificial intelligence with physics-based ocean, weather, and wave modeling.

Our platform creates a real-time digital twin of the ocean, providing hyperlocal, high-fidelity forecasts for marine conditions anywhere in the world.

We solve critical forecasting challenges for maritime industries, enabling better decisions in:

  • Safety and route planning
  • Emissions reduction
  • Offshore operations
  • Port logistics
  • Marine conservation

From shipping companies navigating volatile seas to offshore energy operators optimizing uptime and compliance, Fathom transforms sparse ocean data into clear, actionable insights.

Team Members

Core Strengths

Our team unites world-class ocean scientists and AI engineers with a shared mission: translating cutting-edge science into real-world impact.

International business advisors from Singapore, Japan, and the US provide global market reach and strategic guidance.

Together, we combine deep technical expertise with international market access—the ideal foundation to scale Fathom globally.

Go-To-Market Strategy

Fathom operates a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model with per-user subscriptions ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 per month, plus setup fees.

Target Customers

  • Port authorities
  • Ship-service companies
  • Offshore energy operators
  • Insurers
  • Defense agencies

All seek reliable, real-time ocean intelligence to improve operations and reduce risk.

With gross margins above 70%, we project growth to ~$30 million in annual recurring revenue by 2029. We are actively seeking strategic partners and investors to accelerate scaling.

Revenue Generation

Fathom generates revenue through three complementary streams:

  1. SaaS Subscriptions
    Core platform access with recurring monthly/annual fees.
  2. Data-as-a-Service (DaaS)
    Customized ocean intelligence feeds and API access.
  3. Contract Services
    Specialized consulting, model development, and project-based work.
Benefits From Showcase

Investment Opportunity

Fathom is seeking $1–2 million in additional Seed funding to:

  • Expand our international marketing and sales team
  • Strengthen global customer acquisition
  • Position the company for a strong Series A round

This capital will accelerate revenue growth and market penetration in the rapidly expanding blue economy.

Technology Assesment

Fathom is building the ocean’s digital twin by fusing AI with physics-based models of ocean, weather, and waves.

Our platform delivers real-time, hyperlocal forecasts worldwide, turning sparse and noisy data into actionable intelligence for:

  • Safer, faster, greener shipping routes
  • Maximized offshore uptime and environmental compliance
  • Precision support for ports and conservation

Proven Foundation

  • Backed by over $20 million in R&D investment
  • Supported by more than 130 peer-reviewed papers
  • Trusted by leading organizations including US NOAA, NASA, DOE, Navy, Indonesia’s BMKG, Navico, Avangrid, SAS, and ESRI

We are now focused on scaling marketing and sales to bring this proven technology to commercial markets globally.

Money Received

Since founding in January 2024, Fathom has secured:

Source Amount
Government Grants $3.5 million
Seed Investment $1 million
Total $4.5 million
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