Investment through Dirigo III sidecar fund formalizes the company’s Kittery headquarters and deepens its roots in Maine’s blue economy ecosystem

PORTLAND, Maine: #AI--Maine Angels today announced that individual members and its Dirigo III sidecar investment fund have collectively invested $260,000 in Coastal Measures, marking the company’s formal establishment of its headquarters in Kittery, Maine.

Coastal Measures partners with sensor vendors to build a standardized, AI-ready data ecosystem for coastal environments. Its CUMULUS AI platform transforms fragmented, incompatible data streams into actionable intelligence for coastal operators, insurers, and engineers - addressing a critical gap in how the maritime and coastal industries manage and monetize the vast amounts of sensor data they generate.

“Coastal Measures' approach to unlocking data intelligence is timely, and we're proud that Maine can play a leading role in supporting them as they turn sensor data from around the world into decisions that matter,” said Kevin McDonough of Maine Angels.

The decision to base Coastal Measures in Kittery reflects a combination of state and federal financing incentives, Maine’s natural advantages as a hub of the blue economy, and the company’s growing ties to the Roux Institute’s ClimateTech incubator, of which it is a member. Maine Angels serves as a Venture Partner of the Roux Institute, deepening the alignment between the two organizations in supporting climate-focused innovation across the state.

“The blue economy infrastructure, the talent ecosystem, the Roux connection, and the quality of life make Maine a great fit,” said Josh Humberston, Ph.D., CEO of Coastal Measures. “This investment gives us the runway to scale CUMULUS into the ports, harbors, and coastal municipalities that have been waiting for better data infrastructure.”

The Maine Angels investment is part of Coastal Measures’ ongoing pre-seed round, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $1.5M, building on previously announced backing from Amazon Web Services and others.

The announcement follows a panel discussion at Startup Maine in Portland on May 20, 2026, moderated by Humberston and featuring Maine Angels member Kevin McDonough alongside Pat Panaia and Scott Lemos. The panel, Demystifying Data for Startups, explored how early-stage companies can build defensible data strategies from day one.

About Coastal Measures

Coastal Measures builds standardized, AI-ready data infrastructure for coastal and ocean environments. Its CUMULUS AI platform aggregates sensor data from disparate vendors into unified, actionable intelligence for operators, insurers, and engineers working in coastal and maritime sectors. The company is headquartered in Kittery, Maine. Learn more at www.coastalmeasures.com.

About Maine Angels

Maine Angels is a network of angel investors committed to building Maine’s innovation economy by funding and supporting early-stage companies. Through individual investments and sidecar funds including Dirigo III, Maine Angels provides capital, mentorship, and connectivity to founders with the potential to grow in and from Maine. Learn more at www.maineangels.org.

Fonte: Business Wire