British Business Bank Makes Its Biggest Direct Bet Yet on Energy Tech
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The British Business Bank is investing £25 million in Kraken Technologies, an AI-powered utility platform, as part of a $1 billion equity round, marking a shift in the bank's strategy.
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The UK government is making its largest direct equity investment to date in an energy technology company, committing £25 million to Kraken Technologies as the AI-powered utility platform is spun out of Octopus Energy. The investment, made through the British Business Bank, forms part of a roughly $1 billion equity round that will see Kraken operate as a fully independent company with its own capital structure, governance, and leadership. For the British Business Bank, the deal marks a clear shift in strategy. The investment follows reforms…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.