Good morning. Today’s award for coolest-sounding company goes to London-based Kraken Technology, which designs and builds “autonomous maritime platforms.”
Sounds a bit like a high-tech ghost ship, right? You’re not far off, me hearties.
Founded by speedboat racer Mal Crease, Kraken—not to be confused with the Wyoming crypto exchange of the same name—makes uncrewed subsurface vessels and the like for military and security purposes. It’s partnered with Anduril in the U.S. and as of this week, it’s worth a billion dollars.
“Look at me. Look at me,” the AI warned. “I’m the captain now.”
More tech news below. Have a wonderful weekend. —Andrew Nusca
