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Defence tech investors in United Kingdom

Updated 7 November 2026

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

See all 94 →The top 25
94investors on the listNo change this week
1,534cheques in 12 months-4% against the market
$9.3Mmedian round they joined+16% against the market median
86%wrote a cheque in 12 months
50%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4FJ LabsDeploying nowVC firm · United States849$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  7. 7DFJDeploying nowVC firm · United States526$52Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  8. 8Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9Octopus VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom355$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10SpeedinvestDeploying nowVC firm · Austria345$6.7Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11Entrepreneur FirstDeploying nowAccelerator · United Kingdom332$3.6Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12LightbankDeploying nowVC firm · United States206$5.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  13. 13Notion CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom202$9.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  14. 14LakestarDeploying nowVC firm · Switzerland168$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15IQ CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom165$17Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Oxford Capital PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom151$12Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  17. 17Maven Capital PartnersDeploying nowPrivate equity · United Kingdom129$3.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18Scout VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States124$5.1Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  19. 19Development Bank of WalesDeploying nowGovernment · United Kingdom123$1.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20Mercia Asset ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom109$3.7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21Oxford Science EnterprisesDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom108$11Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  22. 22British Business BankDeploying nowCorporate VC · United Kingdom105$6.3Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23Artis Ventures (AV)Deploying nowVC firm · United States100$25Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24Gokul RajaramDeploying nowAngel · United States100$8Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Playfair CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom88$6.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
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Quick answers about defence tech investors in United Kingdom

Who are the most active defence tech investors in United Kingdom?

By cheques observed, the most active are New Enterprise Associates, Accel, Gaingels, FJ Labs and Antler.

How many defence tech investors in United Kingdom are there?

94 are on record. 86% made an investment in the last 12 months and 50% have led a round.

Which stages do defence tech investors in United Kingdom back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (29%) and Series A (21%).

How big are the rounds defence tech investors in United Kingdom join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $8M.

Which sectors do defence tech investors in United Kingdom back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Aerospace & Space.

Which defence tech investors in United Kingdom lead the most rounds?

Accel (103 led), New Enterprise Associates (73 led) and Lux Capital (20 led).

Where are defence tech investors in United Kingdom based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United Kingdom (13), the United States (10) and Austria (1).

What have defence tech investors in United Kingdom invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with Boka Capital), Thinking Machines Lab (Other, Nov 2026, with Accel) and T-Therapeutics (Series B, Nov 2026, with British Business Bank).

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