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Defence Builder Fund I
Organisation

Defence Builder Fund I

Early-stage investment fund backing defence-technology startups.

Last refreshed: 18 July 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

Which under-the-radar funds are backing Europe's growing wave of defence-tech startups?

Background

Defence Builder Fund I is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in defence-technology startups, backing companies building hardware and software for military and dual-use applications.

Funds of this kind have become a growing feature of European defence-tech financing, with venture investors following battlefield-validated technology, particularly from firms with combat-tested products, into commercial funding rounds alongside traditional defence primes.

Common Questions
What does Defence Builder Fund I invest in?
Defence Builder Fund I is an early-stage venture capital fund that backs defence-technology startups building hardware and software for military and dual-use use.