# Top 50 Defence Tech Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded defence tech startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $14B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/defence-tech-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Helsing** Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helsing) Helsing is a German defense technology company based in Munich, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Munich, Germany **$3.7B** last round Jul 2026
- 2 [**ICEYE** ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iceye) ICEYE is a Finnish technology company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imaging. *Founded* 2015 Espoo, Finland **$3.0B** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**Quantum Systems** Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-systems) Quantum Systems GmbH is a German technology company based in Gilching, near Munich. *Founded* 2015 Gilching, Germany **$1.6B** last round Jul 2026
- 4 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 5 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**STARK** Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stark) Stark is a provider of energy data and analytics services. *Founded* 1981 Horley, Germany **$576M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Isar Aerospace** Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isar-aerospace) Isar Aerospace is a prominent German aerospace company and launch service provider based in Ottobrunn, near Munich. *Founded* 2018 Ottobrunn, Germany **$487M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 9 [**Onodrim Industries** Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onodrim-industries) Onodrim Industries is a tech company that focuses on mission-critical systems across defence manufacturing, advanced sensing. *Founded* - Amsterdam, Netherlands **$347M** last round Nov 2026
- 10 [**Harmattan AI** Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmattan-ai) Harmattan AI is a French defense technology company founded in 2024 and based in Paris. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 11 [**SHIELD SPACE** SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-space) SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England. *Founded* 2025 Lincoln, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Jan 2026
- 12 [**Kraken Technology**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kraken-technology) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$178M** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Hypersonica** Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an](https://millionrounds.com/company/hypersonica) Hypersonica is an Anglo-German defense and aerospace company founded in late 2023, focused on developing next-generation hypersonic systems for both military an *Founded* 2023 Feldkirchen, Germany **$140M** last round Nov 2026
- 14 [**EOS-X Space** EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eos-x-space) EOS-X Space is a European aerospace company founded in 2019, specializing in zero-emission space tourism. *Founded* 2020 Madrid, Spain **$120M** last round Nov 2026
- 15 [**NestAI** NestAI is a rapidly growing European physical AI lab that builds next-generation AI technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nestai) NestAI is a rapidly growing European physical AI lab that builds next-generation AI technologies. *Founded* - West Palm Beach, Finland **$115M** last round Nov 2025
- 16 [**ALL.SPACE** ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-space) ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. *Founded* 2013 Reading, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Oct 2024
- 17 [**Space Forge** Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-forge) Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jun 2026
- 18 [**Living Optics** Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H](https://millionrounds.com/company/living-optics) Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H *Founded* 2020 Milton, United Kingdom **$61M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**Alta Ares** Alta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and se](https://millionrounds.com/company/alta-ares) Alta Ares is a French defense technology company founded in 2024, specializing in AI-powered air-defense, counter-UAS, and ISTAR/ISR systems for military and se *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$60M** last round Jun 2026
- 20 [**Isembard** Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isembard) Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 21 [**Optics11** Maritime Defense and Energy Solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/optics11) Maritime Defense and Energy Solutions *Founded* 2011 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$56M** last round Nov 2026
- 22 [**ReOrbit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/reorbit) *Founded* - Finland **$53M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**Valarian** Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valarian) Valarian is a UK-based sovereign infrastructure company headquartered in London. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$50M** last round Jul 2026
- 24 [**TYTAN Technologies** TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tytan-technologies) TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based defense technology startup founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Munich, Germany **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 25 [**Frankenburg Technologies** Frankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frankenburg-technologies) Frankenburg Technologies is a European defense technology startup based in Tallinn, Estonia, founded in 2024 by Taavi Madiberk and Marko Virkebau. *Founded* 2024 Tallinn, Estonia **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 26 [**LiveEO** LiveEO is a Berlin-based company that specializes in AI- and satellite-powered risk intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/liveeo) LiveEO is a Berlin-based company that specializes in AI- and satellite-powered risk intelligence. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$33M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**Beyond Vision** Beyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-vision) Beyond Vision is a UAV Company that developed beXStream, a cloud asset management platform. *Founded* 2013 Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal **$31M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**FibreCoat** FibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fibrecoat) FibreCoat is a German materials technology company based in Aachen, founded in 2020 as a spin-off from RWTH Aachen University. *Founded* 2020 Aachen, Germany **$21M** last round Dec 2024
- 29 [**Silicon MicroGravity** Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silicon-microgravity) Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology. *Founded* 2014 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Nov 2026
- 30 [**Kelluu** Kelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kelluu) Kelluu is a Finnish deep-tech company founded in 2018, based in Reijola, North Karelia. *Founded* 2018 Joensuu, Finland **$18M** last round Apr 2026
- 31 [**Archangel Lightworks** Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archangel-lightworks) Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**Buntar Aerospace** Buntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buntar-aerospace) Buntar Aerospace is a Ukrainian defense technology company specializing in unmanned systems for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. *Founded* 2023 Ukraine **$16M** last round Oct 2026
- 33 [**Delian Alliance Industries**](https://millionrounds.com/company/delian-alliance-industries) *Founded* - Greece **$14M** last round Jan 2026
- 34 [**Six Robotics** Six Robotics is a defence and autonomous systems company based in Oslo, Norway.](https://millionrounds.com/company/six-robotics) Six Robotics is a defence and autonomous systems company based in Oslo, Norway. *Founded* 2023 Oslo, Norway **$14M** last round Jun 2026
- 35 [**Cedip Infrared Systems** Cedip Infrared Systems provides infrared imaging cameras and systems to industrial, research, medical and defense organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cedip-infrared-systems) Cedip Infrared Systems provides infrared imaging cameras and systems to industrial, research, medical and defense organizations. *Founded* 1989 France **$14M** last round Jun 2006
- 36 [**Whitespace** whiteSpace is an engineering-centric firm that provides software solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/whitespace) whiteSpace is an engineering-centric firm that provides software solutions. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Nov 2025
- 37 [**Osavul** AI-based software to protect from information threats](https://millionrounds.com/company/osavul) AI-based software to protect from information threats *Founded* 2022 Wilmington, Luxembourg **$13M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**TERASi** TERASi is a deeptech startup based in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on designing and manufacturing ultra-compact, high-performance silicon-based waveguide componen](https://millionrounds.com/company/terasi) TERASi is a deeptech startup based in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on designing and manufacturing ultra-compact, high-performance silicon-based waveguide componen *Founded* 2020 Stockholm, Sweden **$13M** last round Sept 2026
- 39 [**Alpine Eagle** Alpine Eagle is a European defense technology startup founded in 2023, based in Munich, Germany, with additional teams in London and Karlsruhe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/alpine-eagle) Alpine Eagle is a European defense technology startup founded in 2023, based in Munich, Germany, with additional teams in London and Karlsruhe. *Founded* 2023 Munich, Germany **$11M** last round Mar 2025
- 40 [**Seven Technologies** Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seven-technologies) Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection. *Founded* 2003 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2012
- 41 [**Hadean** Hadean is a London-based technology company founded in 2015, specializing in distributed spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and synthetic environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hadean) Hadean is a London-based technology company founded in 2015, specializing in distributed spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and synthetic environments. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 42 [**Uplift360** Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and](https://millionrounds.com/company/uplift360) Uplift360 is a cleantech startup focused on developing chemical-based technologies for recycling and reusing advanced materials, particularly in the defence and *Founded* 2021 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg **$8.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 43 [**Quantum Cyber** Quantum Cyber develops autonomous defense systems, counter-drone technologies, and AI-enabled security platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-cyber) Quantum Cyber develops autonomous defense systems, counter-drone technologies, and AI-enabled security platforms. *Founded* - West Palm Beach, Netherlands **$8.0M** last round Nov 2026
- 44 [**Orbotix** Orbotix Industries is a European defense technology startup founded in 2023, focused on developing AI-powered autonomous drone swarm systems, robotics, and adva](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbotix) Orbotix Industries is a European defense technology startup founded in 2023, focused on developing AI-powered autonomous drone swarm systems, robotics, and adva *Founded* 2023 Warszawa, Poland **$7.6M** last round Oct 2025
- 45 [**SecureCloud+** SecureCloud offers both private and corporate customers a comprehensive service in the cloud area.](https://millionrounds.com/company/securecloud) SecureCloud offers both private and corporate customers a comprehensive service in the cloud area. *Founded* 2014 Neumarkt i.d. OPf., United Kingdom **$6.8M** last round Oct 2025
- 46 [**Sol.One** Sol One is an information technology firm that offers custom applications, software, web design, consulting, networking, and cloud services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sol-one) Sol One is an information technology firm that offers custom applications, software, web design, consulting, networking, and cloud services. *Founded* 2014 Belgium **$6.2M** last round Oct 2026
- 47 [**Sentinel Photonics** Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentinel-photonics) Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems. *Founded* 2020 Salisbury, United Kingdom **$5.8M** last round Apr 2026
- 48 [**Nordic Air Defence** Nordic Air Defence (NAD) is a Swedish defense technology startup based in Stockholm, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nordic-air-defence) Nordic Air Defence (NAD) is a Swedish defense technology startup based in Stockholm, founded in 2023. *Founded* 2023 Stockholm, Sweden **$5.6M** last round Jul 2025
- 49 [**FlyFocus** FlyFocus, based in Warsaw, Poland, is a defense technology company that specializes in the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs](https://millionrounds.com/company/flyfocus) FlyFocus, based in Warsaw, Poland, is a defense technology company that specializes in the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs *Founded* 2017 Warszawa, Poland **$5.3M** last round Feb 2026
- 50 [**Oshen** Oshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oshen) Oshen is the business to customer messaging platform that enhances texting and end user interface. *Founded* 2016 Westwood, United Kingdom **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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