Kraken Valuation, Funding & Investors

Kraken is valued at $8.7B as of December 2025.

Last Kraken valuation

$8.7B

Undisclosed stage · Dec 2025

Last Kraken funding round

Strategic investment

Amount undisclosed · Apr 2026

Cumulative funding Kraken raised

$1B

across 2 funding rounds

Key investors in Kraken

Kraken Overview

About Kraken

Kraken is a London-headquartered customer engagement platform for energy, water, and broadband providers across Europe and North America. Its technology stack includes billing, CRM, self-service portals, and smart metering analytics to streamline operations. Kraken serves utilities like Octopus Energy and OVO, enabling net-zero transitions through demand response and EV charging management. The platform processes millions of customer interactions monthly, supporting regulatory compliance in deregulated markets.


Founded

2017

HQ

United KingdomLondon

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Subscription

Valuation

$8.7B (Dec 2025)

Kraken Valuation

Kraken is currently valued at $8.7B, based on its undisclosed-stage round in December 2025. Read the announcement ↗

The $1B round was led by D1 Capital Partners, with participation from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Durable Capital Partners, Fidelity International and Origin Energy.

Kraken valuation by funding round

Kraken valuation by funding round
DateStageValuation
Dec 2025Undisclosed stage$8.7B

Kraken Funding History

Kraken has raised a total of $1B across 2 funding rounds.

Kraken's first fundraising round was a $1B undisclosed-stage round in December 2025. The most recent completed round was a strategic investment round in April 2026.

Kraken funding rounds

Kraken funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Apr 2026Strategic investmentSaudi Energy (lead)--Saudi Energy and Kraken Technologies signed definitive agreements on 14 April 2026 under which Saudi Energy acquired a minority strategic equity stake in Kraken and the two companies formed a joint venture headquartered in Riyadh. No price was disclosed for either the stake or the joint venture. The joint venture is the exclusive reseller of the Kraken operating system across the Middle East and North Africa and reserves licensing rights to deploy Kraken for 11.5 million customer accounts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its stated aims are to modernise utility operations and customer experience, build regional digital capability, develop local talent and support job creation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Kraken Technologies was established in 2017 by Octopus Energy Group and is headquartered in London. It licenses an artificial-intelligence operating system for utilities covering billing, customer service, metering and distributed energy management, and supported more than 70 million accounts worldwide at the time of the agreement.
Dec 2025Undisclosed stageD1 Capital Partners (lead); Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; Durable Capital Partners; Fidelity International; Origin Energy$1B$8.7BOctopus Energy Group agreed on 29 December 2025 to sell about USD 1 billion of equity in its software subsidiary Kraken Technologies at a valuation of USD 8.65 billion. The sale was the first step towards a full demerger of Kraken from Octopus Energy, which the group targeted for the middle of 2026 and after which Octopus Energy Group would retain 13.7 per cent of Kraken. D1 Capital Partners led the round, with Fidelity International, Durable Capital Partners and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board investing through its Teachers’ Venture Growth arm. Origin Energy, which had held an interest in Kraken since 2020, saw its stake stay at 22.7 per cent. Kraken Technologies was established in 2017 by Octopus Energy and licenses an artificial-intelligence operating system for utilities covering billing, customer service, metering and the management of distributed energy assets. It supported more than 70 million customer accounts worldwide through licensing agreements with large utilities at the time of the transaction, and had announced in September 2025 that its contracted annual revenue exceeded USD 500 million.

Who has invested in Kraken?

6 investors have backed Kraken across its funding rounds, including Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, D1 Capital Partners, Durable Capital Partners, Fidelity International, Origin Energy and Saudi Energy.

Lead investors include Saudi Energy and D1 Capital Partners.


Kraken Investors

Investors in Kraken by funding rounds participated
InvestorHQRoundsRoleFirst check
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanCanadaToronto1ParticipantDec 2025
Durable Capital PartnersUnited StatesWashington, DC1ParticipantDec 2025
Saudi EnergySaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia1LeadApr 2026
Fidelity InternationalUnited KingdomLondon1ParticipantDec 2025

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Acquisitions by Kraken

Kraken has acquired 4 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Kraken was on October 21st 2024. Kraken acquired Jedlix for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by Kraken

Jedlix
Kwest
Sennen Tech
DEPsys
Description
Jedlix is an Amsterdam-headquartered provider of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles through its Vehicle-to-Grid platform. The service optimizes EV battery charging and discharging schedules using AI algorithms, integrating with energy grids in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Jedlix partners with utilities and automakers like Nissan to enable bidirectional energy flow.
Kwest is a software platform for renewable energy installers headquartered in London. The tool tracks residential solar and heat pump deployments, automates permitting workflows, and provides asset performance dashboards. Kwest serves U.K. firms handling 10,000 installations yearly, integrating with CRM systems and smart meters for no-touch invoicing and warranty management.
Sennen Tech is a London-based developer of asset management software for renewable energy operators. The platform tracks construction, maintenance, vessels, and personnel in real-time for wind farms and solar installations. Sennen Tech enables optimization of offshore and onshore assets to boost production efficiency in the clean energy sector.
DEPsys is a Puidoux-headquartered technology company in Switzerland's Lavaux region along Lake Geneva, renowned for its UNESCO-listed vineyard terraces. The firm develops advanced solutions for low-voltage electricity networks to integrate decentralized renewable energy from photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, and battery storage. DEPsys enables grid operators to manage bidirectional power flows and maintain stability amid rising distributed generation. Their GridEye platform monitors and controls medium-voltage grids, serving utilities in Europe and beyond.
HQ CountryNetherlandsGermanyUnited KingdomSwitzerland
HQ City
Rotterdam
Berlin
Bristol
Lausanne
Deal Date21 Oct 202423 Jan 202420 Dec 20231 Dec 2022
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed$55M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Kraken

Kraken has invested in 8 companies to date.

Latest investment by Kraken was on August 20th 2025. Kraken invested in Legion in their $5M Seed round.


Latest Investments by Kraken

Legion
STAGE
Alluvial Finance
Blockchain Association
Description
Legion is a blockchain fundraising platform ensuring regulatory compliance for tokenized investments. It connects projects with retail investors through on-chain verification and KYC processes. The protocol supports security token offerings compliant with SEC rules, providing transparent ledgers for equity, debt, and revenue shares.
STAGE is an always-on music competition platform where users vote for singers via app, web, and social integrations. Fans discover emerging talent through live streams, leaderboards, and virtual auditions in genres like pop, hip-hop, and indie. The platform hosts weekly contests with cash prizes and label scouting.
Alluvial Finance is a Cayman Islands-based DeFi protocol developer providing lending and staking solutions on Solana blockchain. The platform offers yield-bearing stablecoins and automated market makers, integrated with wallets like Phantom. Founded in 2022, Alluvial Finance locks $100 million in TVL through risk-isolated pools for assets including USDC and PYUSD.
Blockchain Association is a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organization advancing public policies for blockchain and cryptocurrency networks. The group represents companies like Coinbase and Kraken, lobbying for favorable regulations on digital assets and stablecoins. Formed in 2021, it engages with U.S. Congress on issues including taxation and anti-money laundering rules specific to crypto.
HQ CountryUnited StatesPortugalUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Virgin, UT
Lisbon
Wilmington, DE
Washington, DC
Deal Date20 Aug 202514 Jun 20241 Jan 202218 Nov 2021
RoundSeedSeedSeedSeed
Raised$5M$2M$6M$4M
InvestorsCrypto.com; systemic ventures; VanEck; BH Digital; Coinbase Ventures; GSR; BitScale Capital; Blockchain Builders Fund; cyber•FundCogitent Ventures; Castrum Capital; Solana Ventures; Synapse Network; RR² CAPITAL; Lavender Capital; Kangaroo Capital; Gains Associates; Moonrock CapitalKiln; Coinbase Ventures; FigmentDigital Currency Group; Filecoin Foundation
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed$14M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Kraken Competitors

Kraken competitors include listed companies like Nextracker, Baosight, TGS and Ygsoft, and private ones like Aurora Solar and Neara.

Public and private companies comparable to Kraken
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
NextrackerUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$3.6B$747M$12B2.7x
BaosightChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.6B$283M$5.6B3.1x
TGSNorwayNorwayPublicly listed$1.5B$653M$3B2.4x
YgsoftChinaChinaPublicly listed$389M$72M$1.4B3.7x
Aurora SolarUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate$100M-$4B40.0x
NearaAustraliaSydneyPrivate--$784M-

Kraken Public Comps

Kraken is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Tongwei, Jinko Solar, Baosight, Nextracker, Kingfa Sci & Tec Co, CSI Solar, Premier Energies, AIKO Solar, Thermax and First Solar.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Tongwei$13B$464M1.5x1.5x41.6x19.3x
Jinko Solar$9.8B$35M0.9x1.0x242.1x12.4x
Baosight$1.6B$283M3.4x3.1x19.6x17.0x
Nextracker$3.6B$747M3.1x2.7x14.7x12.2x
Kingfa Sci & Tec Co$9.8B$723M0.8x0.8x11.4x11.9x
CSI Solar$6B$807M0.9x1.1x6.7x7.1x
Premier Energies$821M$260M5.3x3.7x16.7x13.2x
AIKO Solar$2.3B$38M2.4x2.0x148.9x18.5x

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Common questions about Kraken

When was Kraken founded?Kraken was founded in 2017.
Where is Kraken headquartered?Kraken is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Is Kraken publicly listed?No, Kraken is a private, VC-backed company.
What is Kraken's valuation?Kraken was last valued at $8.7B in its undisclosed-stage round in December 2025.
How much funding has Kraken raised?Kraken has raised $1B across 2 funding rounds.
What was Kraken's last funding round?Kraken's last funding round was a strategic investment round in April 2026, led by Saudi Energy.
Who are Kraken's investors?Kraken's investors include Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Durable Capital Partners, Saudi Energy, Fidelity International, Origin Energy and D1 Capital Partners.
Which companies are comparable to Kraken?Companies comparable to Kraken include Nextracker, Baosight, TGS, Ygsoft, Aurora Solar and Neara.
How many companies has Kraken acquired?Kraken has acquired 4 companies, including Jedlix, Kwest, Sennen Tech and DEPsys.
What was the largest acquisition by Kraken?The $55M acquisition of DEPsys in December 2022 is the largest acquisition Kraken has made to date.
How many companies has Kraken invested in?Kraken has invested in 8 companies, including Legion, STAGE, Alluvial Finance, Blockchain Association, Chingari, Rocket Dollar, Prime Trust and Wyre.
What was Kraken's last investment?In August 2025, Kraken invested in Legion's $5M seed round alongside Crypto.com, systemic ventures, VanEck and 6 other investors.

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