32 h. ago Construct Capital raises $300M fund for defense and manufacturing tech

Construct Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups applying technology to sectors like manufacturing, transportation, and defense, has closed its third fund with $300 million in capital commitments. The Washington D.C.-based firm previously raised a $225 million second fund and a $75 million capital pool for later-stage companies in 2022. While many […]

Economics

3 d. ago Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch

In his second term as president, Donald Trump is pushing American allies, including Germany, to do more to fund their militaries and pay their fair share to fund defense.

Politics

1 week ago Mink VIRUS Act Reintroduced in the U.S. House to Ban Mink Farming

Mink VIRUS Act Reintroduced in the U.S. House to Ban Mink Farming  Animal Legal Defense Fund

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3 w. ago Europe steps up to fund its own defense, provide security for Ukraine after Trump threats

French President Emmanuel Macron led a gathering of Europe's defense chiefs as the continent has moved to step up its own defense and meet NATO spending requirements.

Events

3 w. ago San Francisco's Marty's Place hosts fundraiser to bolster legal defense fund

San Francisco's Marty's Place hosts fundraiser to bolster legal defense fund  CBS News

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3 w. ago In defense tech, Lithuania’s sovereign VC fund is one step ahead

Europe is waking up to the need to invest in defense, and so are European VCs. But with a painful history of Soviet occupations, Lithuania didn’t wait for the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to reach its third anniversary to commit 5% to 6% of its GDP to military spending — and fund […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 w. ago Siemens announces $285 million investment in US manufacturing

Siemens plans to invest $285 million in manufacturing in the United States, the tech company said Thursday, including two new facilities in California and Texas.

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