The UK’s biggest backer of VCs wants to put more money into defence as interest in the sector continues to rise.
UK’s biggest backer of VC funds eyes more defence deals
The British Business Bank, which invests closely against the UK government’s industrial strategy, tells Sifted more defence fund pitches are landing on its desk
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