Defence tech has become the hot topic in Europe in 2025, with rising geopolitical tensions pushing the industry front and centre. It’s also prompting more founders to seek VC investment for ventures in the sector.
The defence tech startups fundraising right now, according to VCs
From demining to geospatial data, here are a handful of startups VCs say are in the market
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