Kraken Patch

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🔥 It all started with a viral tweet...

A few weeks ago, I tweeted out a crazy thought:

"What if squid ink could make amazing temporary tattoos?" 🦑

When I woke up, that one tweet had blown up. Over 323 likes, 350,000 views, and tons of people in my DMs asking to join a waitlist, that didn't even exist yet!

Honestly? I didn't expect that. But it made me realize people really wanted this idea to exist.

(Link to the Tweet)

It sent me down a rabbit hole, and I found out something wild:

Squid ink, full of natural melanin, is usually thrown away by seafood processors. That's millions of kilos of deep-black pigment, wasted each year. What if we could use this "trash" as a premium, semi-permanent tattoo?

Introducing Kraken Patch, bold, jet-black tattoos that last for 1-2 weeks, with zero needles, zero pain, and zero permanence.

🌊 Why Kraken Patch?

• It's Natural: Real melanin pigment sourced from squid ink, upcycled from food waste.
• It's Bold & Beautiful: The deepest, richest black you've seen in temporary tattoos.
• It Lasts: 10-14 days without fading or smearing.
• It's Clean Beauty: Safe, non-toxic, and rigorously tested.

🧑‍🔬 How it Works: Simplicity meets Science

Squid ink in jars fades quickly, but fresh ink from squid ink-sacs stains for weeks.

Fresh squid ink stains your skin naturally, but it's messy and hard to use directly. Commercial squid ink (like Nortindal) is safe and consistent, but won't stick.

We cracked the formula:

1. Purify the pigment (chelation & deodorization).
2. Nano-size it so it absorbs deeply into skin.
3. Add safe, skin-friendly binders to replace natural squid proteins.
4. Pack into a sleek peel-and-stick patch, you wear it for 30-45 mins, and the tattoo emerges, lasting weeks.

The end result?

A perfectly crisp tattoo that looks like real ink, feels premium, and is actually good for your skin.

🚀 The Market is Ready.

Temporary tattoos today are a massive $1.7 billion market, growing fast. People love the idea of ink without the lifelong commitment.

Inkbox (semi-permanent tattoos) sold to BIC for $65M, showing there's a strong demand for exactly what we're building.

Consumers <<especially younger generations>> want sustainable, clean beauty products. Kraken Patch checks all those boxes.

📈 Our Roadmap: Clear, Fast, Realistic

We've mapped out exactly how we'll go from idea to market:

1. Prototype Development: Complete lab tests (heavy metals, skin safety tests), build first patch prototypes.
2. Safety Verification: Secure official HRIPT (skin safety) and other regulatory tests.
3. Launch Prep: Prepare and launch a Kickstarter campaign for our first 5,000 limited-edition patches.
4. First Production Run: Use trusted partners in the U.S., Turkey, or China for high-quality, reliable manufacturing.

We’ve scoped out everything down to the last dollar and supplier. We're ready to go, all we need is your support.

🌎 Good for your skin, and the planet.

Kraken Patch isn’t just about tattoos. It’s about using what’s already there in nature. We’re taking something that would be thrown away and turning it into high-quality, beautiful body art.

We believe this is the future of beauty: sustainable, creative, and responsible.

💰 Here's how your investment will make magic happen:

We're raising $90K via SAFE (20% discount, $3.5M cap):

• $18K: Founders commit full-time, secure lab space and ink samples.
• $12K: Prototypes created and validated.
• $20K: Lab safety, HRIPT testing, and provisional patent filing.
• $15K: Kickstarter prep, video, and influencer launch.
• $25K: First production run of 5,000 premium patches, fulfillment & logistics.

Our plan is designed to break even with the first batch, and we expect about $50K in cash left over for growth and scale. This will serve as proof for further funding if this campaign is successful.

🤝 Meet the Kraken Crew

We’re not scientists, we’re passionate creators and entrepreneurs, and the three of us have previously successfully built Bono Network:

• Ilya Arbabi (Founder): Product wizard and internet creative who turned a tweet into real traction overnight.
• Mikael Breinholst (Biz Dev): Operations expert with 15+ years leading partnerships, strategy, and launching consumer brands.
• Charles Hemmenway (Tattoo & Strategy): Deep industry insight, helping us craft designs people love.

🌟 Why Back Us Now?

• Strong Demand: Proven by immediate excitement and hundreds of interested people from a single tweet.
• Scalable: Clear steps to market, clear economics, and multiple reliable production partners lined up.
• First-Mover Advantage: We’re bringing something totally new to the tattoo and beauty industries.
• Circular Economy: Upcycling waste into something premium and desirable is the way forward. Investors love brands with a meaningful story.

We have a detailed research report, trusted suppliers ready, and a passionate founding team committed to bringing Kraken Patch to life.

This is just the beginning. We’re inviting you to help us build something amazing. Something beautiful, bold, and real.

🦑 Let's make this happen, invest in Kraken Patch today! 🦑