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.
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Definvest
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
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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