Growth capital and M&A

Defence tech investment is surging across Europe. In this session, our speakers explore how growth capital and expected consolidation for the year ahead are shaping deal-making in the sector.  

We will cover: 

• venture capital appetite for defence tech 
• consolidation and M&A activity over the year ahead 
• exit routes and valuation dynamics 
• foreign investment regimes and security clearances 
• cross-border acquisitions – risks and sanctions considerations 
• ethical investments, responsible defence innovation and ESG obligations 
• structuring fundraising in this sector  
• winning contracts with national governments, and why location matters! 

This discussion will focus on capital flows, growth pathways, deal structuring and due diligence shaping today’s European defence tech market.