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Defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a defence Tech company in Central and Eastern Europe in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

30investors on the listNo change this week
265cheques in 12 months-25% against the market
$3.2Mmedian round they joined-60% against the market median
87%wrote a cheque in 12 months
40%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (24)

  1. 1Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2ff Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States337$3.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Newfund CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · France144$3.4Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  4. 4Better AngleDeploying nowVC firm · France54$3.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Coinvest CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Lithuania44$1.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6PluralDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom27$43Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7NATO Innovation Fund (NIF)Deploying nowVC firm · Netherlands16$17Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8NGL VenturesDeploying nowAngel network · Lithuania7$2.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9SmartCapDeploying nowVC firm · Estonia7$105Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  10. 10Iron Wolf CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom6$2.7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Plug and Play VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom6$1.8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12ff VCDeploying nowVC firm6$5.3Mmedian roundFeb 2026last seen
  13. 13Angel OneDeploying nowAngel network · Ukraine5$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  14. 14MITS FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States5$1.5Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  15. 15LitBAN (Lithuanian Business Angels Network)Deploying nowVC firm · Lithuania4$2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Freedom FundDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom3$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Gardar Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Norway2$16Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Defence BuilderDeploying nowAccelerator1$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19Network VCDeploying nowVC firm · United States1$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  20. 20WildField VenturesDeploying nowVC firm1$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  21. 21autonomy.capitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States1$16Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 224C-Next Holding AGDeploying nowVC firm1$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 2368 Individual Business AngelsDeploying nowVC firm1$2.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24BVVC FundquietInvestment firm1$7.6Mmedian roundOct 2025last seen
  25. 25DraganflyDeploying nowVC firm1$2.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
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Quick answers about defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe

Who are the most active defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Plug and Play, ff Venture Capital, Newfund Capital, Better Angle and Coinvest Capital.

How many defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe are there?

30 are on record. 87% made an investment in the last 12 months and 40% have led a round.

Which stages do defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (37%) and Series A (30%).

How big are the rounds defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $2.7M.

Which sectors do defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Defence Tech.

Which defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe lead the most rounds?

Plural (16 led), NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) (10 led) and Coinvest Capital (5 led).

Where are defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (5), the United Kingdom (4) and Lithuania (3).

What have defence Tech investors in Central and Eastern Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Aformic (Seed, Nov 2026, with ff Venture Capital), Lazarus AI (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play) and Carryt (Nov 2026, with Plug and Play).

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