Kraken Technology
Develops maritime defence technology for naval and security customers, with funding that valued the startup at unicorn status.
Overview
Kraken Technology is a maritime defence startup building technology for naval and security applications. Its target market includes defence customers seeking advanced capabilities for operations in maritime environments. The company’s positioning centers on specialised maritime defence systems rather than general-purpose enterprise software. It raised $175 million in an undisclosed round announced in July 2026, a financing reported to have pushed the company to unicorn status.
Funding History
Maritime defence startup Kraken Technology hits unicorn status
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Kraken Technology raised in total?
- Kraken Technology has raised a total of $175M across 1 funding round.
- What does Kraken Technology do?
- Kraken Technology is a maritime defence startup building technology for naval and security applications. Its target market includes defence customers seeking advanced capabilities for operations in maritime environments. The company’s positioning centers on specialised maritime defence systems rather than general-purpose enterprise software. It raised $175 million in an undisclosed round announced in July 2026, a financing reported to have pushed the company to unicorn status.
- Where is Kraken Technology headquartered?
- Kraken Technology is headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
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