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EU backs Join Capital with €50m in largest defence VC commitment to date
The European Investment Fund’s largest ever defence commitment will back 25 early-stage startups across Europe. Read more
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Scotland secures £50m defence growth deal to boost skills and innovation
The UK government has today announced a £50 million defence growth deal for Scotland aimed at strengthening skills, innovation and… Read more
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EIB deploys €4bn in defence and targets €1bn VC expansion
Read more: EIB deploys €4bn in defence and targets €1bn VC expansionThe EU’s lending arm deployed a record €4 billion into security and defence in 2025, with a further increase to €4.5 billion planned for 2026 as Europe’s rearmament push gathers pace.
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Quantum Systems secures €150m financing as European banks scale defence tech exposure
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems has secured a €150 million financing package backed by the European Investment Bank and major… Read more
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British AI drone startup raises $2.1m in pre-seed
The autonomous drone technology round is led by space specialist Seraphim Space and backed by the UK government’s defence venture… Read more
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EU redirects billions in civilian funds to boost defence investment
EU repurposes research and infrastructure funds for military projects, opening new financing channels without additional budget contributions
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Brussels unveils €1bn growth fund as EU targets defence tech ‘valley of death’
European Commission’s transformation roadmap tackles startup scaling crisis with new financing vehicle and fast-track procurement reforms
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Ukraine to gain access to European Defence Fund
Move gives Ukrainian firms access to €7.3 billion fund for defence research and capability programmes Ukraine is set to gain…
