Mal Crease

About Mal Crease

Mal Crease is the Founder & CEO of Kraken Technology Group, a British startup founded in 2021 that develops autonomous uncrewed surface vessels for defense. A former professional speedboat racer, he transitioned into maritime technology and defense innovation. His company recently raised $175 million in a Series B round, becoming a European defense unicorn.

Mal Crease at a glance

• Company: Kraken Technology Group
• Total raised: $175M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: DTCP, NATO Innovation Fund, Rheinmetall AG, British Business Bank, Inocea Group, HICO
• Location: Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom

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