Only two funds carry a verified defence-tech line on this desk – both are dedicated defence specialists with strong disclosed data, but the universe is thin and worth flagging.
1Rank
Series A/B, defence, security and resilience deep tech Amsterdam, Netherlands €1B fund
A deep tech venture fund backed by 24 NATO allies with over €1B to deploy, investing independently in founders working on defence, security and resilience – from novel materials to autonomy, quantum and hypersonic systems.
Why it is hereThe largest and most strategically significant fund on this desk by a wide margin.
2Rank
Seed and Series A, post-revenue defence and dual-use Capellen, Luxembourg €300K–€3M ticket
A Luxembourg fund investing at seed and Series A in post-revenue defence, security and dual-use technology companies across NATO and allied countries, pairing venture experience with CSG's industrial and defence sector background.
Why it is hereThe only early-stage-specific defence fund on this desk, with a fully disclosed ticket range.
This is one of the thinnest investor desks on Sesamers by fund count, despite defence tech being one of the most active funding verticals tracked – a clear priority for further sourcing.
Common questions
Is there a fund backed by NATO itself?
Yes – the NATO Innovation Fund, backed by 24 NATO allies, with over €1B to deploy into defence, security and resilience technology.
Why are only two funds listed?
These are the only funds currently verified with a defence-tech line in their thesis. Sourcing more is a stated priority given how active this vertical is.
Does Sesamers take payment for placement on this list?
No. Every fund shown is included because its data is verified, not because it paid for coverage.