Arctic Research & Development

Headquarters

Cotswolds, England, UK

Founded

2025

Employees

Total funding

Stage

Status

active

Domains

Arctic operations, Autonomous systems

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/company/arctic-research-and-development/

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Website

arcticrd.com

• FounderBen SaundersRecord-breaking British polar explorer who co-founded and leads Arctic Research & Development, building high-latitude autonomy technology.
• FounderFrederick FennessyBritish explorer and co-founder/director of Arctic Research & Development, alongside Ben Saunders.

• Fund201 VenturesEuropean defense-tech-focused venture capital firm run by Eric Slesinger; portfolio includes Isembard, Polar Mist, and Delian Alliance Industries. (The prior claim that Helsing is a portfolio company was independently verified and refuted -- removed.)

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What does Arctic Research & Development do?

Arctic Research & Development (ARD) builds 'high-latitude autonomy' — software, hardware, and field-proven operational frameworks for extreme cold-weather operations — serving government, defense, research, logistics, and energy clients in the Far North. Co-founded by Ben Saunders (CEO), a record-breaking polar explorer (longest human-powered polar journey on foot) who has operated as a UK Ministry of Defence innovation contact, and Frederick Fennessy — both confirmed as directors on the UK Companies House officer filing (both appointed 4 June 2025). Incorporated in England in June 2025 (Arctic Research & Development Ltd), with a Delaware-incorporated US entity (ARDC).

Where is Arctic Research & Development headquartered?

Arctic Research & Development is headquartered in Cotswolds, England, UK and was founded in 2025.

What does Arctic Research & Development specialize in?

Arctic Research & Development works across Arctic operations, Autonomous systems.

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