Kraken Technology Group, a UK-based uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) company, has announced simultaneous funding commitments from major strategic investors, including the
NATO Innovation Fund and the UK’s
NSSIF, as well as
Superangel in a major boost to the company’s expansion.
The company, which pioneers cost-effective, open-architecture USVs for sea-based surveillance, force protection, and multi-domain operations, will utilize this funding to support its rapid expansion. This includes the continued development of manufacturing, R&D, international scaling, and rapid prototyping. The alignment of sovereign and intergovernmental funding showcases the wide and growing need for scalable, modular maritime systems across NATO.
Kraken’s modular, scalable, production-ready platforms
offer a compelling solution, enhancing naval capabilities at lower cost with reduced risk to personnel. Driven by rising global tensions, the growing threat to subsea infrastructure, and the need to secure vital sea lanes,
Kraken is already delivering scale production orders to NATO countries from its state-of-the-art facilities in Hampshire, which have been supported by recent strategic investments from a range of international private and public organisations.
“As traditional fleets adapt to changing threats, Kraken’s unmanned systems allow for smarter, more efficient use of crewed assets whilst delivering scalable end-user capability at a fraction of the traditional cost point.
The investment received is a powerful vote of confidence in Kraken and its platforms, particularly given the nature of the funds. We look forward to working with the NIF, NSSIF, and others as we continue to grow our capabilities and further our mission in partnership with other NATO countries,” said
Mal Crease, CEO of Kraken.
"Kraken brings a unique fusion of marine engineering, defence insight, and high-performance culture.
The team's combination of speed, discipline, and domain depth is rare and stands out. We’re glad to support their growth and to help bring world-class capabilities closer to our region," commented a representative of Superangel.
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Kraken's homepage.