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NATO Innovation Fund
€1 billion multi-sovereign venture fund backed by NATO member states, investing in deep tech and dual-use technology across the Alliance.
The NATO Innovation Fund is a €1 billion multi-sovereign venture capital fund backed by NATO member states, investing in deep tech and dual-use technology (AI, autonomy, space, biotech, quantum) that benefits the security of NATO Allies. It participated in Greenjets' $40M Series A.
Overview
- Firm
- NATO Innovation Fund
- Headquarters
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2022
- AUM
- €1B
- Stages
- Series B
- Thesis
- Deep tech and dual-use technology (AI, autonomy, space, biotech, quantum) benefiting NATO Allies' security and defence.
Portfolio companies7
- CompanyGreenjetsUK developer of ducted-fan electric propulsion systems and low-cost drone interceptors, aiming to become the UK's next aerospace prime.
- CompanyFractileUK AI-inference-chip startup (SRAM-based, DRAM-less architecture) backed by Founders Fund and the NATO Innovation Fund.
- CompanyKelluuFinnish maker of autonomous, hydrogen-powered airships providing persistent aerial intelligence for defense and civilian monitoring.
- CompanyUplift360Luxembourg/UK advanced-materials company regenerating high-performance fibres from composite waste for defense and aerospace supply chains.
- CompanyKRAKEN Technology GroupUK developer of autonomous maritime systems and naval defense platforms.
- CompanyIsar AerospaceGerman small satellite launch vehicle developer for sovereign European access to space.
- CompanyStark DefenceBerlin-based loitering munition and strike drone manufacturer for European and NATO forces.
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Frequently asked
- What is NATO Innovation Fund?
- Deep tech and dual-use technology (AI, autonomy, space, biotech, quantum) benefiting NATO Allies' security and defence.
- How much does NATO Innovation Fund manage?
- NATO Innovation Fund manages €1B in assets, and was founded in 2022.
- What stages does NATO Innovation Fund invest at?
- NATO Innovation Fund invests at Series B.
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