# Defence tech investors in France (2026 list)

> 13 defence tech investors in France, 100% active in the last 12 months. Led by Bpifrance, Kima Ventures, FirstMark. Ranked by what they funded.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/lists/defensetech-investors-in-france (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Defence tech investors in France

Updated 7 November 2026

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

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**13** investors on the list No change this week

**358** cheques in 12 months *-11%* against the market

**$13M** median round they joined *+56%* against the market median

**100%** wrote a cheque in 12 months

**77%** have led a round

## The Top 13

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (13)

- 1 [Bpifrance](https://millionrounds.com/fund/bpifrance) *Deploying now* Government · France **1,151** **$4.5M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 2 [Kima Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kima-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **859** **$4.2M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 3 [FirstMark](https://millionrounds.com/fund/firstmark) *Deploying now* VC firm · United States **319** **$20M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 4 [Cherry Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cherry-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · Germany **179** **$13M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 5 [360 Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/360-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **167** **$7.8M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 6 [Omnes](https://millionrounds.com/fund/omnes-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **145** **$15M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 7 [Atlantic](https://millionrounds.com/fund/atlantic) *Deploying now* Private equity · Germany **53** **$35M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 8 [OTB Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/otb-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · Netherlands **39** **$12M** median round **Oct 2026** last seen
- 9 [Keen Venture Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/keen-venture-partners) *Deploying now* VC firm · Netherlands **35** **$9.6M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 10 [Air Street Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/air-street-capital) *Deploying now* VC firm · Guernsey **8** **$49M** median round **Sept 2026** last seen
- 11 [Harpoon](https://millionrounds.com/fund/harpoon-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · United States **7** **$60M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen
- 12 [Dassault Aviation](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dassault-aviation) *Deploying now* Growth equity · France **1** **$200M** median round **Jan 2026** last seen
- 13 [Polytechnique Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/polytechnique-ventures) *Deploying now* VC firm · France **1** **$8M** median round **Nov 2026** last seen

## The Newest Cheques

Rounds this list's investors joined most recently

- **4** Nov **[Corridian](https://millionrounds.com/company/corridian)** Seed · $38M *With* [Harpoon](https://millionrounds.com/fund/harpoon-ventures)
- **3** Nov **[AQQI](https://millionrounds.com/company/aqqi)** Seed · $4.5M *With* [Kima Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kima-ventures)
- **3** Nov **[CyberKord](https://millionrounds.com/company/cyberkord)** Pre-seed · $3M *Led by* [360 Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/360-capital)
- **2** Nov **[Gallium Defense](https://millionrounds.com/company/gallium-defense)** Seed · $8M *Led by* [360 Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/360-capital)
- **29** Oct **[Heim Datacenter](https://millionrounds.com/company/heim-datacenter)** Round *Led by* [Omnes](https://millionrounds.com/fund/omnes-capital)
- **23** Oct **[Cygrid](https://millionrounds.com/company/cygrid)** Pre-seed · $3M *Led by* [Atlantic](https://millionrounds.com/fund/atlantic)

## Stages This Year

331 rounds

- Seed **29%**
- Series A **18%**
- Venture **11%**
- Series B **10%**
- Pre-seed **7%**
- Other **24%**

## What They Backed

Sectors, last 12 months

- AI **133**
- Biotech **26**
- Fintech **21**
- Healthcare **17**
- Big Data & Analytics **16**
- Cybersecurity **15**

## Cheques by Quarter

Led Joined

104 Q1 25

112 Q2 25

94 Q3 25

115 Q4 25

117 Q1 26

91 Q2 26

85 Q3 26

26 Q4 26

The last bar is the quarter still running.

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## Reading for founders in government and defence

- The Hour of the Predator Giuliano da Empoli · 2025 3.94 from 5,140 ratings on Goodreads Government and defence About the book A chilling assessment of international politics in our time, from an internationally bestselling author whose work has sparked controversy and debate across the worldBlending the author’s personal insight with startling historical comparisons to the days of Machiavelli and the… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Written Out of History: The Forgotten Founders Who Fought Big Government Mike Lee · 2017 4.05 from 728 ratings on Goodreads Government and defence Company building About the book Senator Mike Lee tells the story of the Founders whose warnings about the dangers of an all-powerful federal government helped shape our Constitution--but are being ignored today. Today, most Americans are familiar only with the "big names" associated with the Founding -… On AmazonListen on Audible
- Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War Raj M. Shah · 2024 3.82 from 1,608 ratings on Goodreads Government and defence Company building Innovation About the book Shortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Business Book of the Year “An exceedingly important book!”, General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA “Essential reading for understanding how technology will change the future of warfare.”, Chris Miller, New York… On AmazonListen on Audible
- The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource Christopher L. Hayes · 2025 3.93 from 8,942 ratings on Goodreads Government and defence About the book An Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our… On AmazonListen on Audible

More books for founders and investors on the [Reading List](https://millionrounds.com/reading-list?role=founder&industry=government).

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## Quick answers about defence tech investors in France

### Who are the most active defence tech investors in France?

By cheques observed, the most active are Bpifrance, Kima Ventures, FirstMark, Cherry Ventures and 360 Capital.

### How many defence tech investors in France are there?

13 are on record. 100% made an investment in the last 12 months and 77% have led a round.

### Which stages do defence tech investors in France back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (36%) and Series A (23%).

### How big are the rounds defence tech investors in France join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $13M.

### Which sectors do defence tech investors in France back most?

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

### Which defence tech investors in France lead the most rounds?

FirstMark (18 led), Bpifrance (11 led) and Cherry Ventures (6 led).

### Where are defence tech investors in France based?

Among the most active, most are based in France (6), the United States (2) and Germany (2).

### What have defence tech investors in France invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Corridian (Seed, Nov 2026, with Harpoon), AQQI (Seed, Nov 2026, with Kima Ventures) and CyberKord (Pre-seed, Nov 2026, with 360 Capital).

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