About this opportunity
Active early-stage defence-tech fund/accelerator focused on Ukraine (drones, EW, autonomy, C2, cyber); backed by names including Eric Schmidt and, as an LP, Denmark's EIFO.
D3 — Dare to Defend Democracy — is an early-stage defence-tech fund and accelerator built around Ukraine, investing in drones, electronic warfare, autonomy, command-and-control and cyber teams. Its backers include Eric Schmidt, with Denmark's export and investment fund EIFO among its limited partners, tying the vehicle to NATO allies. Ukrainian founders engage directly with the fund, which takes early positions and helps portfolio companies bridge into allied markets.
Eligibility
Invests directly in early-stage Ukrainian defence-tech founders; bridges Ukraine's ecosystem with NATO allies.
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