The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) has come on board as a key Limited Partner (LP), signaling a major endorsement for Expeditions' thesis on the future of European defensive and economic security.
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Estonian VF fund Superangel participates in Kraken Technology round
Estonian Venture Fund Superangel Joins Forces with NATO and UK Funds to Back British Defense Tech Innovator Kraken Technology Group
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Europe’s defence funds in 2025
More VCs are raising defence-focused funds or allocating money from their existing generalist vehicles to back startups ranging from maritime technology protecting the continent’s waters to autonomous drones and even weapons tech.
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Why European Defence Tech is the New Unicorn Frontier
When we talk about "unicorns" in the startup world, we usually picture consumer apps or biotech breakthroughs. But in Europe, there's a far rarer breed: the defence technology investor
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Game-Changer on the Ground: ARX Robotics Secures €9 Million Seed Investment
In June 2024 ARX Robotics successfully closed a €9 million seed funding round, led by the prominent NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), with additional contributions from Discovery Ventures and Project A
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European defence startups
Defence was for a long time, a taboo area for venture capital in Europe. Not any more!
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news from the defence startup space
Europe's Defence Tech Startups See Surge in Investment and Key Contracts in Spring 2025
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Germany’s ARX Robotics plans to establish subsidiary in the UK
German unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) start-up ARX Robotics plans to establish a subsidiary in the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London and a development and production facility in southwest England
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Increased Investment and Focus on Defense Tech Startups in EU
It's obvious that there's a significant increase in investment flowing into European defense tech startups. Here's a breakdown of the sources and key factors driving this trend