The possibility of the US taking over Greenland has rapidly become the principal concern of Europeans in the last few days, as EU nations weigh €93bn worth of tariffs in retaliation to the US’s threats. It’s also sparked unease among Europe’s defence founder and VC circles.
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January 19, 2026
European defence founders and VCs weigh in on Trump’s Greenland threats: ‘A serious distraction’
Some VCs believe the US's aggression could benefit pure-play defence startups
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