Earlybird launches €500M defense tech fund E2D
The fund targets European dual-use and defense technology growth companies in space, air, maritime, land, and compute layers.
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In short: Earlybird closed an oversubscribed $370 million Fund VIII, refreshed its leadership team, and backed numerous AI and deep tech companies.
The fund targets European dual-use and defense technology growth companies in space, air, maritime, land, and compute layers.
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The oversubscribed early-stage fund, largest in history, supports Europe's future builders in AI, software infrastructure, and DeepTech. It introduces perpetual ownership and operational enhancements.
New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches the largest fund in its history with 360 million euros - and at the same time reorganizes the management...
New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches the largest fund in its history with 360 million euros - and restructures the management at the same time...
New mega-fund, new bosses: The VC Earlybird launches its largest fund in history with 360 million euros - and at the same time restructures the management...
The firm will pass shares of the management company down to the younger generation of general partners for free — with a caveat...
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