Arc

Maritime TransportationLos Angeles, California, United StatesFounded 2021$150M raised

Arc builds high-performance electric boats, targeting the marine industry with a focus on electrification. The Los Angeles-based company has raised $150M and employs 51-200 people.

14%
14% of analysed staff worked at SpaceX before joining. No other company feeds Arc more.
SpaceX
SpaceX is the most common next stop for people leaving Arc (4 alumni).
Employees
Total raised
$150M
Last: Series C
Open roles
13
0% vs last year
Site visitors
37K
per month
Alumni founders
4
companies started

About

Arc designs and manufactures electric boats, starting with the Arc One and expanding to the Arc Sport model. The company aims to electrify marine transportation across multiple segments.

Founded in 2021, Arc has rapidly scaled with $150M in funding, including a Series C round in March 2026. Its engineering-heavy team reflects its mission to innovate in marine electrification.

Founders and leadership

Arc is led by former rocket engineers, with engineering making up 38% of its workforce. The company operates with a lean structure, typical of venture-backed startups scaling quickly.

The Arc org chart

Mitch Lee (Co-founder, CEO) leads 32 mapped leaders with 5 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.

Talent flow

Arc recruits heavily from aerospace and automotive companies, with SpaceX, Tesla, and Rivian being top sources. Alumni often move to other aerospace and energy-focused firms, including Bluecore Energy HQ and Relativity Space.

Where Arc people come from, and where they go114 current + 122 former profiles
16 people: SpaceX → Arc8 people: Tesla → Arc7 people: Rivian → Arc4 people: Credit Karma → Arc3 people: Boeing → Arc3 people: Eaton → Arc3 people: Faraday Future → Arc3 people: Virgin Galactic → Arc4 people: Arc → SpaceX3 people: Arc → Bluecore Energy HQ3 people: Arc → Antares3 people: Arc → Relativity Space3 people: Arc → Anduril Industries2 people: Arc → Rocket Lab2 people: Arc → Andrenam2 people: Arc → Joby AviationArcCAME FROMWENT TOSpaceX16 peopleTesla8 peopleRivian7 peopleCredit Karma4 peopleBoeing3 peopleEaton3 peopleFaraday Future3 peopleVirgin Galactic3 peopleSpaceX4 peopleBluecore Energy HQ3 peopleAntares3 peopleRelativity Space3 peopleAnduril Industries3 peopleRocket Lab2 peopleAndrenam2 peopleJoby Aviation2 people
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Most common previous employers of Arc staff: SpaceX (16), Tesla (8), Rivian (7), Credit Karma (4), Boeing (3), Eaton (3). Former Arc employees most often moved to SpaceX (4), Bluecore Energy HQ (3), Antares (3), Relativity Space (3), Anduril Industries (3), Rocket Lab (2).

Alumni worth knowing

The Arc mafia

Arc alumni have founded four companies, including Odin Dynamics and Bluecore Energy HQ, both of which focus on energy and aerospace innovation.

Amir K.Kofi AsanteKyle SoriaJustin Winston4
founders left Arc and started 4 companies, employing 21 people between them

10 employees
Amir K., was Vehicle Engineering until 2023
Kofi Asante, was VP of Business Development and Market Expansion until 2026
4 employees
Kyle Soria, was Customer Experience Manager until 2025
2 employees
Justin Winston, was Lead Test Engineer until 2023

Hiring now

Senior Mechanical EngineerSenior Full Stack Software EngineerSenior Content Marketing ManagerSales Application EngineerProduction Operations Lead TechnicianMarine Systems EngineerManager, QualityManager, Electrical SystemsGlobal Supply ManagerElectrical Engineer

Web traffic

arcboats.com monthly visitors-7% month over month
8,83228,93749,04137,468202420252026
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Traffic mix: 30% direct, 44% search, 18% social, 3% paid.

Where the team actually sits

Headcount by regionHQ: Los Angeles, California, United States
CCalifornia, United States
54
LLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
26
UUnited States
11
TTexas, United States
3
GGreater Seattle Area
2
WWashington, United States
2
CConnecticut, United States
2
GGreater Orlando
1
Data by CrustdataCrustdata

Arc people are concentrated in California, United States (54), Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (26), United States (11), Texas, United States (3).

Search footprint

Organic clicks
1,535
per month
Traffic worth
$3K
if bought as ads
Ranking keywords
1,072
Ads budget
$7K
per month

Arc attracts about 1,535 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $3K a month if bought through ads. It gained 177 ranking keywords and lost 208 in the last period.

What employees say

Compensation
3.50 / 5
Career opportunities
2.90 / 5
Senior management
2.90 / 5
Work-life balance
2.90 / 5

Frequently asked

How much has Arc raised?

Arc has raised $150M in total, most recently a Series C round in March 2026.

Who founded Arc?

Arc was founded in 2021 by Mitch Lee.

Who is the CEO of Arc?

Mitch Lee (Co-founder, CEO) sits at the top of Arc's reporting structure, with 5 direct reports.

Where does Arc hire from?

The most common previous employers of current Arc staff are SpaceX (16 people), Tesla (8 people), Rivian (7 people).

Where do Arc employees go after leaving?

Former Arc employees most often move to SpaceX (4), Bluecore Energy HQ (3), Antares (3).

What companies were founded by ex-Arc employees?

At least 4 companies have a founder who previously worked at Arc, including Odin Dynamics, Bluecore Energy HQ, Drover Insights.

How much traffic does Arc get from search?

Arc attracts about 1,535 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $3K a month in equivalent ad spend.

Where is Arc's team located?

Arc staff are concentrated in California, United States (54), Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (26), United States (11).

Computed from 114 current and 122 former Arc profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.

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