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Funding Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:31 PM

Earlybird raises €500M defense tech fund with French investor AVP

German venture firm Earlybird and French investor AVP have launched a joint €500M fund focused on defense and dual-use technologies in Europe. The fund reflects growing appetite for tech investment in critical infrastructure and geopolitical resilience as NATO members boost defense budgets.

The partnership highlights a shift in European VC strategy: founders in cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and resilience tech now have dedicated capital from major players. This fund fills a gap where traditional VCs have been hesitant, opening doors for startups building sovereignty-critical tech.

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