Denmark’s sovereign LP fund, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), is doubling down on backing VCs investing in defence tech as European nations rush to bolster their capabilities.
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February 12, 2026
Defence ‘top of the agenda’ for Denmark’s sovereign LP fund
Denmark’s sovereign fund EIFO is one of Europe’s most active LPs
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