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May 22, 2025

EIF unveils first investment in a defence tech fund

Europe’s biggest LP has committed €40m to Keen’s debut defence tech fund


Amy Lewin

3 min read

The Keen Venture Partners' team

In a sign of the times, the European Investment Fund (EIF), has backed its first defence tech fund. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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