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European defence tech gets a reality check
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Analysis
October 7, 2026
European defence tech gets a reality check
As the continent rearms, startups face growing pains around money, talent and sovereignty
Martin Coulter
Europe’s 30 most active public funds in H1 2026
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Sifted data
August 14, 2026
Europe’s 30 most active public funds in H1 2026
The EIC leads public funding efforts, but country-specific funds are increasingly active
Federico Scolari
Exclusive: NIF hires ex-EIB investor to run fund of funds programme
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Exclusive
June 12, 2026
Exclusive: NIF hires ex-EIB investor to run fund of funds programme
The role was previously left unfilled after founding partner Thorsten Claus departed in 2024
Anne Sraders and Freya Pratty
Inside the unravelling of the €1bn NATO Innovation Fund: alleged conflicts of interest, departures and disorganisation at the alliance’s big VC bet
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Investigations
June 24, 2025
Inside the unravelling of the €1bn NATO Innovation Fund: alleged conflicts of interest, departures and disorganisation at the alliance’s big VC bet
The fund, which is backed by 24 NATO countries, was a bold bet to increase innovation in the alliance. So far it’s in disarray.
Anne Sraders and Freya Pratty
Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic
News
March 24, 2025
Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic
The money will be used to develop the startup’s R&D operations in Pisa and establish a pilot manufacturing line in Milan
Maya Dharampal-Hornby

# NIF

European defence tech gets a reality check

Europe’s 30 most active public funds in H1 2026

Exclusive: NIF hires ex-EIB investor to run fund of funds programme

Inside the unravelling of the €1bn NATO Innovation Fund: alleged conflicts of interest, departures and disorganisation at the alliance’s big VC bet

Exclusive: NATO Innovation Fund co-leads €25m Series A in photonics startup Camgraphic