Building Europe’s Next-Gen Defence Investment Platform by backing rapidly scaling commercial companies that combine software, emerging technology, and defence end-users to create deterrence and prosperity.
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Nicholas Nelson
General Partner
Over 18 years in defence, as an operator and investor. Previously founded Europe's first defence-focused VC syndicate. Has held senior roles in early-stage venture capital, strategy consulting, and government, including deploying to Afghanistan. Fellow at the University of Oxford and the Center for European Policy Analysis.
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Dr. Daniel Carew
General Partner
Engineer and PhD background with a military & Estonian family. Spent 11+ years venture investing in dual-use technology across Europe. His DARPA-inspired investment strategy has consistently returned 3-5x over 10 years, with several unicorns listed on NASDAQ.
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Veljo Otsason
IC Member
Experienced founder turned investor, backing technology with long-term impact. Co-founder and managing partner of Superangel, a leading Baltic venture firm.
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Jaan Kokk
Senior Associate
Former banker turned startup CFO with 10+ years as an active Estonian Defence Forces reserve officer.
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Vitaliy Goncharuk
Entrepreneur in Residence
Vitaliy specialises in autonomous navigation and AI, and he sold his previous AI autonomy company, Augmented Pixels, to Qualcomm. Additionally, from 2019 to 2023, Vitaliy chaired Ukraine’s AI Committee.
