I'm 15 and building a uni fund through real investing. My portfolio has KR1 (inherited crypto play) and Kraken Robotics (PNG), a subsea tech company. Here's my thesis.
The Starting Lineup
My portfolio has two main characters right now.
1. The "Inherited" Crypto Play: KR1
I have 4,141 shares of KR1. I didn't pick this; it was already in the account. It's a crypto company. It's volatile. Right now, I'm just holding it and watching.
If crypto spikes again, I might sell it to get cash for other ideas.
2. My First Real Choice: Kraken Robotics (PNG)
This is the main event. I bought 321 shares at an average of £3.11.
Is it high risk? Absolutely. But if I want to afford uni in three years, playing it safe won't cut it.
Why I Bought Kraken (The Thesis)
I didn't buy this on hype. I bought it because they have real catalysts kicking in between now and 2027.
🔧 Reason 1: The New "Megafactory" is Live
Kraken doesn't just design tech; they have to build it. They just opened a $10 million factory in Nova Scotia.
Why it matters: This factory means they can triple their production to nearly $200 million per year. They already announced record orders in early 2025. The demand is there; now they have the space to meet it.
🦈 Reason 2: The "Ghost Shark" Effect
This is the coolest part. A massive defense tech company called Anduril is building autonomous robotic submarines called "Ghost Sharks" for the Australian Navy.
Guess what's inside a Ghost Shark? Kraken's batteries and sonar sensors.
That's about $10 million of Kraken gear inside every single shark. If Anduril builds a lot of sharks, Kraken makes a lot of money.
Anduril can't easily switch suppliers for this stuff because military certification takes years. Kraken is locked in.
🌍 Reason 3: The World is Getting Tense
Sad but true: global tension means higher defense spending. NATO countries are rushing to buy underwater drones to protect pipelines and monitor the oceans.
The market for subsea batteries is exploding right now. Kraken is in the right spot at the right time.
📈 Reason 4: Moving to the Big Leagues (Uplisting)
Right now, Kraken trades on a "junior" stock exchange (the TSXV). It's like playing in the minor leagues.
Analysts think that in 2026, they could "uplist" to the NASDAQ (the big leagues where Apple and Tesla trade).
Why it matters: Many huge investment funds aren't allowed to buy minor league stocks. If Kraken moves to NASDAQ, a flood of new money could be allowed to buy in, pushing the price up.
The Risks (Keeping It Real)
If I don't talk about the risks, I'm lying to myself. This could still go wrong.
It's Expensive
The stock price already assumes a lot of future growth. If they miss a quarterly target, the price will drop fast.
Tariffs
New US tariffs on Canadian goods hurt their profit margins. This is a real headache right now.
Growing Pains
Scaling up a factory to make complex underwater batteries is incredibly hard. Delays happen.
Zo's Fund Tracker — December 2025 Update
Every week I track the progress. No hiding bad numbers.
The Positions
| Ticker | Company | Avg Buy | Current | Return | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR1 | KR1 plc | £0.23 | £0.23 | 0.00% | 👁️ Watch |
| PNG | Kraken Robotics | £3.11 | £3.38 | +8.63% | 🟢 Holding |
What's Next: Watching for the Q1 2026 earnings report to see if the new factory is running smoothly.
Disclaimer: I am 15. This is NOT financial advice. I am learning in public. Do your own research before doing anything with your money.