The acquisition of WSENSE by Fincantieri sends a strong signal to the blue economy ecosystem. It demonstrates that technologies developed to better understand and protect the ocean can successfully scale, reach industrial adoption, and deliver impact at a meaningful scale.
SWEN Blue Ocean is proud to announce the acquisition of WSENSE by Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding and maritime technology groups. This transaction marks an important milestone in the development of innovative ocean solutions and demonstrates how blue economy companies can achieve industrial scale when backed by leading industry players.
Since its inception, WSENSE has pursued a clear mission: “Give voice to the ocean.” Through its wireless underwater communication technology, the company has developed a critical infrastructure layer for the Internet of Underwater Things, enabling the collection and transmission of real-time ocean data. This innovation paves the way for safer underwater operations, enhanced monitoring of marine ecosystems and critical infrastructure, and greater transparency across maritime activities.
Over the past several years, SWEN Blue Ocean has worked closely with Chiara Petrioli and the WSENSE team to embed impact considerations at the heart of the company’s strategy, governance and commercial development. This collaboration helped structure the company’s growth while preserving its founding mission and values.
As Chiara Petrioli highlighted, SWEN Blue Ocean’s support enabled the company to transform its values into a structured approach to impact and commercialization, a key factor in its successful scaling journey.
With the industrial capabilities and global reach of Fincantieri, WSENSE is now well positioned to accelerate its deployment and expand its impact. This acquisition underscores the growing importance of ocean technologies in transforming maritime industries and highlights the strategic value of ocean data in advancing our understanding and protection of the ocean.
While this transaction marks the end of SWEN Blue Ocean’s journey as an investor in WSENSE, our collaboration with Chiara Petrioli and her team will continue, particularly around artificial intelligence, ocean observation, and innovations that support a healthier planet.
SWEN Blue Ocean would like to warmly thank Chiara Petrioli, the entire WSENSE team and all co-investors who contributed to this entrepreneurial journey. We look forward to following the company’s next chapter of growth and impact.