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    Dutch VC firm Keen raising 125 million euros for European defence fund

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    Posted on January 14, 2025

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    Last updated: January 27, 2026

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    Keen Venture Partners is raising €125 million to fund European defence startups, focusing on drone and radar technology in NATO countries.

    Keen Venture Partners Seeks €125M for European Defence Fund

    AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Keen Venture Partners said on Tuesday it was raising 125 million euros ($128 million) for a fund focused on providing additional capital for growth to European defence startups.

    "The changed geopolitical landscape has created a crucial need for Europe to become more self-sufficient at defence and safety," partner Alexander Ribbink of the Amsterdam-based venture capital firm said in a statement.

    The new fund will offer Series B funding - larger rounds of funding typically led by venture capitalists or growth equity investors - to firms in European NATO member countries, with a focus on drone and radar technology.

    Keen is an investor in Avalor AI, which makes software used to oversee complex military missions involving drones and is working with the Netherlands' Ministry of Defence.

    Other Keen investments include cyber-threat intelligence firm EcleticIQ and radar perception firm PercivAI.

    ($1 = 0.9750 euros)

    (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Keen Venture Partners is raising €125 million for a European defence fund.
    • •The fund targets growth in European defence startups.
    • •Focus areas include drone and radar technology.
    • •Investments will be in European NATO member countries.
    • •Keen has invested in Avalor AI and other tech firms.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch VC firm Keen raising 125 million euros for European defence fund

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses Keen Venture Partners raising €125 million for a European defence fund targeting startups.

    2What is the focus of the new fund?

    The fund focuses on providing Series B funding to European defence startups, particularly in drone and radar technology.

    3Who are some of Keen's current investments?

    Keen has invested in companies like Avalor AI, EcleticIQ, and PercivAI.

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