Why private investors are pouring billions into Europe’s defense tech sector

Why private investors are pouring billions into Europe’s defense tech sector


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Venture capital investment in European deep tech defense, security and resilience startups has grown from $159 million in 2014 to $5.2 billion in 2024 – a 32-fold increase in just a decade, according to the NATO Innovation Fund. So, why are investors betting on European defense tech? And what more needs to be done for the sector to truly compete at a global level?



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