Ubicquia acquires Databuoy

● STRATEGIC | GOVTECH · Public Safety & Justice

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Ubicquia acquires Databuoy Corporation

TARGET

Acoustic gunshot detection and localization software and sensors for law enforcement, schools, airports, stadiums, utilities, and critical infrastructure operators.

Ownership	VC-backed · IronGate Capital Advisors, Beresford Ventures, Quake Capital, Varkain, SBIR/STTR Programs
Capital raised	$9.3M
Headcount	27 FTEs
Headquarters	Vienna, Virginia
Leadership	Kathleen Griggs, Founder and CEO
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Ubicquia

intelligent infrastructure platforms for utilities, municipalities and law enforcement agencies, deployed via existing streetlight and grid assets

Ownership	VC-backed · 67 Capital, Marunouchi Innovation Partners
Capital raised	$263M
Headcount	198 FTEs
Headquarters	Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Leadership	Ian Aaron, CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Ubicquia -> Databuoy Corporation  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | GovTech | closed
Target: Acoustic gunshot detection and localization software and sensors for law enforcement, schools, airports, stadiums, utilities, and critical infrastructure operators.
Website: databuoy.com | Buyer site: ubicquia.com
HQ: Vienna, Virginia | Ownership: vc-backed | Buyer ownership: vc-backed
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