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title: Definvest - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas
description: Is Definvest the right VC for you? See how their thesis aligns with your startup and discover more active investors focusing on defense innovation and deep tech.
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# Definvest Overview

 Definvest is a specialized equity fund established in January 2018 by Bpifrance, in collaboration with the French Ministry of Armed Forces, to support the development of start-ups and SMEs critical to the French defense sector. The fund invests between €500,000 and €5 million alongside private investors in various equity operations, excluding turnaround situations. Its primary focus is on companies that are essential to the military equipment supply chain and technology start-ups with disruptive innovations aimed at becoming strategic for future weapons programs.

 Is Definvest the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Definvest, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.

## Definvest

 VC Fund

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## Investment focus

### Invest in

- Western Europe  1 / 14

### Customer types

- Governments

### Product type

- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials

### Industries / verticals

- Defence Tech

Investment role

 Lead and follow

Stages

 Seed, Series A

First ticket size

 €500,000 - €5,000,000

## Contact information

Venture Partner

Ivan Lastours

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## How to approach funds like Definvest

 When approaching Definvest, founders should highlight how their technology or product directly addresses critical needs within the defense supply chain or offers disruptive potential for future military applications. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the defense sector’s operational requirements and regulatory environment, and articulate how your solution can scale to become indispensable for national security. Emphasize strong technical differentiation, dual-use potential, and a credible path to integration with major defense programs or contractors.

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