Keen Venture Partners Closes €150M Defense Tech Fund
Capital flows into "dual-use" technologies as investors seek defensive verticals
Keen Venture Partners announced the final close of a €150 million fund on Friday, Nov. 21, dedicated specifically to European defense and security technology. The fund, backed by the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Dutch pension fund PME, represents a major injection of capital into the continent's "DefenseTech" sector.
The Thesis: Dual-Use
The fund targets startups developing "dual-use" technologies—innovations with applications in both civilian and military contexts. * Strategic Autonomy: The investment strategy aligns with Europe's push for "strategic autonomy," reducing reliance on U.S. and Chinese technology providers for critical security infrastructure. * Resilient Verticals: Amidst a broader cooling …
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