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VC firms backing Defence Tech

Updated 7 November 2026

VC firms we have observed in a defence Tech round in the last two years.

See all 476 →The top 25
476investors on the list+11 this week
7,787cheques in 12 months0% against the market
$14Mmedian round they joined+76% against the market median
94%wrote a cheque in 12 months
55%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1TechstarsDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,989$1.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  2. 2Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Andreessen HorowitzDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,661$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4New Enterprise AssociatesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,610$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Alumni VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,598$12Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7SV AngelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,349$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  9. 9Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  10. 10Khosla VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,128$26Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  11. 11Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Bessemer Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,038$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14FJ LabsDeploying nowVC firm · United States849$11Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  15. 15First Round CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States807$18Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16BoxGroupDeploying nowVC firm · United States773$18Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Menlo VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States740$37Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  18. 18AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  19. 19Norwest Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States705$25Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20Innovate UKDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom704$1.2Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  21. 21BDC CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · Canada685$6Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  22. 22Battery VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States658$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  23. 23GreycroftDeploying nowVC firm · United States655$13Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24FelicisDeploying nowVC firm · United States640$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  25. 25Liquid 2 VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · United States636$7Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
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Quick answers about VC firms backing Defence Tech

Who are the most active VC firms backing Defence Tech?

By cheques observed, the most active are Techstars, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates and Alumni Ventures.

How many VC firms backing Defence Tech are there?

476 are on record. 94% made an investment in the last 12 months and 55% have led a round.

Which stages do VC firms backing Defence Tech back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (29%) and Series A (25%).

How big are the rounds VC firms backing Defence Tech join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $18M.

Which sectors do VC firms backing Defence Tech back most?

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

Which VC firms backing Defence Tech lead the most rounds?

Andreessen Horowitz (114 led), Accel (103 led) and General Catalyst (97 led).

Where are VC firms backing Defence Tech based?

Most of the leading investors here are based in the United States (21 of the top 25); the rest in the United Kingdom and France.

What have VC firms backing Defence Tech invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Fathom Therapeutics (Nov 2026, with Sutter Hill Ventures), Vensum Power (Series A, Nov 2026, with Lifeline Ventures) and Shield AI (Nov 2026, with Clarus Ventures).

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