Kraken Technology Group
Category: Robotics / Embodied AI
Kraken Technology Group is a maritime technology company that designs and manufactures disruptive, high-performance, uncrewed platforms for the defense and security sectors. Kraken Technology Group was founded in 2019. The company is led by Mal Crease. Based in London, United Kingdom. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: Not publicly disclosed. Latest round: Not publicly disclosed. Key investors include Not publicly disclosed.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- Not publicly disclosed
Value proposition
To deliver force-multiplying, persistent, and rapid-response autonomous maritime capabilities that enhance naval fleets without risking personnel.
Products and solutions
K3 SCOUT: A low-signature, autonomous surface vessel for logistics, search and rescue, survey, and ISR missions., K4 MANTA: An advanced hybrid platform capable of both surface and limited subsurface operations, utilizing patented foil technology.
Unique value
The company's origins in offshore endurance powerboat racing provide a unique foundation for developing high-speed, high-performance maritime platforms. They combine this racing mentality with a focus on modularity and scalability for defense applications.
Target customer
Defence and security sectors, including naval forces and government agencies.
Industries served
Defence, Security, Maritime
Technology advantage
Kraken's key advantage lies in its ability to rapidly design, manufacture, and deploy cost-effective, autonomous, and high-performance maritime vessels. Their use of advanced composite materials and patented foil technology for the K4 MANTA provides a significant technological edge in terms of speed, range, and signature.
How they differentiate
Focus on high-performance, definitive-class uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) like the K50 KRAKEN, designed for littoral (coastal) security and special operations. Emphasis on modularity and scalable production through strategic partnerships.
Main competitors
L3Harris Technologies, Textron Systems, SAFE Boats International
Key partnerships
NVL (Naval Vessels Lürssen): A joint venture to deliver scalable uncrewed maritime platforms., BlueHalo: A partnership to integrate AI/ML-backed autonomous systems into Kraken's vessels., Auterion: A strategic and technical partnership to develop autonomous capabilities in the high-performance littoral security sector., NATO Innovation Fund (NIF): An investment to expand the Alliance's autonomous maritime capabilities., Davie: Partnership to join forces on production of autonomous vessels and systems in Canada (May 2026)., Anduril: Partnership to deliver domestic manufacturing and integration in the US for unmanned capabilities (Apr 2026).
Notable customers
NVL Group (via KRAKEN-NVL joint venture), Thales
Major milestones
Formation of a joint venture with German naval shipyard NVL Group to create KRAKEN-NVL for scalable production., Development and successful sea trials of the K50 KRAKEN, their flagship uncrewed surface vessel., Established a partnership with Thales to integrate advanced sensor and communication systems., Awarded a $49M OTA by USSOCOM to develop novel uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel technologies (May 2026)., Series production of K3 SCOUT began at Rheinmetall's Blohm+Voss site in Hamburg (Apr 2026)., Partnership with Anduril for US domestic manufacturing and integration of unmanned capabilities (Apr 2026)., Partnership with Davie for production of autonomous vessels in Canada (May 2026).
Growth metrics
Not publicly available.
Market positioning
Positioned as a specialized provider of advanced, high-speed maritime platforms for the defense and security sectors, targeting a niche for versatile and rapid-response uncrewed systems.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the UK and European defense markets, with a significant emphasis on NATO countries, highlighted by its joint venture with the German-based NVL Group.
Patents and IP
The company holds patents for its foil technology used in the K4 MANTA platform, which enables high-speed surface transit and extended range.
About Mal Crease
Mal Crease is the Founder and CEO of Kraken Technology Group. He has an extensive background in the maritime industry, particularly in high-speed and high-performance marine craft. Before Kraken, he founded the Vector Group of companies, which includes Vector Martini Racing, a professional powerboat racing team. His experience combines entrepreneurship with deep expertise in marine engineering and technology.
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Official website: https://www.krakentechnology.com/
