16 h. ago Vertical Aerospace has a plan to capitalize on Europe’s defense tech moment

Russia’s war in Ukraine and President Donald Trump’s reluctance to support NATO allies has led to a boost in funding for European defense tech. And across industries, startups are leveraging the opportunity. One such company could be UK-based startup Vertical Aerospace, which is developing eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft mainly for air taxi […]

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45 h. ago This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that’s still very unusual

VCs are known to move in herds, which is why Eric Slesinger stands out a bit. While most American investors chase AI startups or U.S.-based defense tech startups, the former CIA officer is hunting for defense tech deals in Europe. In fact, Slesinger, founder of 201 Ventures, recently closed a $22 million fund focused on […]

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7 d. ago Old Angst Resurfaces in Poland About Abandonment by the U.S.

Shaken by Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine, Poland is again feeling angst about being abandoned by the United States.

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8 d. ago Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan for 'Industrial Abundance'

Treasury Secretary Casts America as Global Capital’s Natural Home, Promises “Golden Age” for Investment and Industry. The post Bessent Urges Investors to Bet on Trump’s Economic Plan for ‘Industrial Abundance’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago NATO chief calls for more defense spending from Europe and Canada

President Trump has long been a critic of NATO and believes Europe does not contribute enough to its own defense. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agrees, and says 'that is going to happen.'

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3 w. ago Tech resilience, breakout startups, and banking reinvented: The big conversations at StrictlyVC London in May

StrictlyVC is heading to London on May 13, uniting top investors and entrepreneurs to spark meaningful connections and drive forward innovation. We’re thrilled to welcome industry leaders like Nazo Moosa, general partner at Paladin Capital Group; Sonali De Rycker, partner at Accel; and TS Anil, CEO of Monzo Bank, to the stage. Paladin is proud […]

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3 w. ago Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize

Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.

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3 w. ago Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him

Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.

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4 w. ago The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom

Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.

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