Curated List

Top 25 Defence Tech Investors in Europe

Updated April 2026 · Sourced from GRID's database of 6,200+ European VCs

European defence tech investment has surged since 2022, driven by geopolitical shifts and increased government defence spending. A new generation of dedicated defence and dual-use technology funds has emerged alongside traditional deeptech investors.

This ranking is algorithmically curated using a blend of real-time search interest on GRID, platform activity, and structural firm data to highlight the most relevant investors in the ecosystem.

  1. 1ScaleWolf logo

    ScaleWolf

    Vilnius, LT8 professionals
    Not mentionedDeepTechDefenseTech

    Check size: €540K – €140.0M

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Defence tech VC focuses on startups building technology for military and national security applications, including autonomous systems, cybersecurity, space technology, advanced communications, and dual-use AI. European defence tech VCs often work closely with NATO allies and national procurement agencies.

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