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Defence tech investors in Germany

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 68 →The top 25
68investors on the list+2 this week
1,981cheques in 12 months+9% against the market
$28Mmedian round they joined+255% against the market median
93%wrote a cheque in 12 months
71%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. 2General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 78VCDeploying nowVC firm · United States497$23Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Balderton CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom368$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9FidelityDeploying nowVC firm · United States360$119Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10Wellington ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States297$130Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  11. 11European Investment BankDeploying nowGovernment · Luxembourg246$37Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  12. 12Earlybird Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany244$13Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Notion CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom202$9.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14VentureOutDeploying nowAccelerator · United States202$1.6Mmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  15. 15LakestarDeploying nowVC firm · Switzerland168$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16HV CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Germany166$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  17. 17IQ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom165$17Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18BondDeploying nowGrowth equity · United States154$47Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19MMC VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom154$9.3Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20Deutsche BankDeploying nowCorporate VC · Germany144$175Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  21. 21GreenoaksDeploying nowVC firm · United States121$115Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Blackstone GroupDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States98$200Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  23. 23HTGF High-Tech GründerfondsDeploying nowVC firm · Germany94$7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24Peter ThielDeploying nowAngel · United States93$50Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  25. 25Space CapitalDeploying nowPrivate equity · Italy79$12Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about defence tech investors in Germany

Who are the most active defence tech investors in Germany?

By cheques observed, the most active are Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Founders Fund.

How many defence tech investors in Germany are there?

68 are on record. 93% made an investment in the last 12 months and 71% have led a round.

Which stages do defence tech investors in Germany back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series A (24%) and Seed (19%).

How big are the rounds defence tech investors in Germany join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $27M.

Which sectors do defence tech investors in Germany back most?

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

Which defence tech investors in Germany lead the most rounds?

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

Where are defence tech investors in Germany based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (13), the United Kingdom (4) and Germany (4).

What have defence tech investors in Germany invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Shield AI (Nov 2026, with Disruptive), Thinking Machines Lab (Other, Nov 2026, with Accel) and Harbinger (Series D+, Nov 2026, with Fidelity).

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