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January 27, 2023

10 European defence tech startups to watch, according to investors

From metaverse defence simulations, and hyperspectral imaging to robots.


Mimi Billing and Zosia Wanat

6 min read

With long sales cycles, lack of know-how in defence tech among investors and LP-imposed restrictions have made it difficult for European VCs to back defence tech.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

Zosia Wanat

Zosia Wanat was a senior reporter at Sifted. She covered the CEE region and policy. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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