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Defence Tech investors in Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 266 →The top 25
266investors on the list+5 this week
4,619cheques in 12 months0% against the market
$12Mmedian round they joined+48% against the market median
88%wrote a cheque in 12 months
56%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12FJ LabsDeploying nowVC firm · United States849$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15DFJDeploying nowVC firm · United States526$52Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  16. 168VCDeploying nowVC firm · United States497$23Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  18. 18Draper AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States370$6Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  19. 19Balderton CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom368$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20FidelityDeploying nowVC firm · United States360$119Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  21. 21Octopus VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom355$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23K FundDeploying nowVC firm · Spain340$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  24. 24ff Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States337$3.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Entrepreneur FirstDeploying nowAccelerator · United Kingdom332$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about defence Tech investors in Europe

Who are the most active defence Tech investors in Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Sequoia Capital, New Enterprise Associates, Plug and Play, General Catalyst and Accel.

How many defence Tech investors in Europe are there?

266 are on record. 88% made an investment in the last 12 months and 56% have led a round.

Which stages do defence Tech investors in Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (27%) and Series A (21%).

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

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $10M.

Which sectors do defence Tech investors in Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Healthcare.

Which defence Tech investors in Europe lead the most rounds?

Accel (103 led), General Catalyst (97 led) and Sequoia Capital (91 led).

Where are defence Tech investors in Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (15), the United Kingdom (5) and France (2).

What have defence Tech investors in Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Vensum Power (Series A, Nov 2026, with Lifeline Ventures), Shield AI (Nov 2026, with Disruptive) and EOS-X Space (Other, Nov 2026, with Global Emerging Markets).

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