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NATO Innovation Fund

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Clean energy & storage
  • Cloud & networking
  • Quantum & frontier science
  • Robotics & automation
  • Space, aerospace & defense
  • Sustainable materials & circular economy
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Deeptech
  • BE
  • BG
  • CZ
  • DE
  • DK
  • EE
  • ES
  • FI
  • GB
  • GR
  • HU
  • IS
  • IT
  • LT
  • LU
  • LV
  • NL
  • NO
  • PL
  • PT
  • RO
  • SE
  • SK
  • TR
  • Fund of funds
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
The Netherlands
Check size
We lead initial investments with up to EUR 15 million, with substantial reserves for subsequent rounds.Source (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 17 September 2026

About

A standalone venture capital fund backed by 24 NATO allies deploying €1 billion+ in deep tech

Investment approach

Thesis
We empower deep tech founders to address challenges in defence, security, and resilience. We invest independently, with 24 nations supporting our portfolio's success.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
Yes
Lead policy
We prefer to lead rounds with a significant stake in your success, including board involvement and heavy reserves for follow-on capital through to exit.
Takes board seats
Yes
Board policy
We prefer to lead rounds with a significant stake in your success, including board involvement and heavy reserves for follow-on capital through to exit.
Reserves policy
with substantial reserves for subsequent rounds.
Eligibility
Geography-wise, you must be headquartered in one of our LP nations, listed on the map.
Investing status notes
We lead initial investments with up to EUR 15 million, with substantial reserves for subsequent rounds.

Locations

Office
Amsterdam
Office
London
Office
Warsaw

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