VCs across Europe are increasingly keen to invest in defence tech, striking deals and even angling to raise dedicated funds to capitalise on the recent funding frenzy.

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Blossom Capital is dipping into defence. Here’s what the VC is looking for
The firm invested in three defence startups in the last year
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