Dealroom.co – Defence, Security, and Resilience in Europe

The report by Dealroom.co "Defence, Security, and Resilience in Europe" highlights the surge in VC funding within the DSR sector across Europe. VC investment in European Deep Tech Defence, Security, and Resilience (DSR) has reached an all-time high of $5.2 billion in 2024, marking a 24% increase from the previous year and nearly fivefold growth over six years. This sector now represents 10% of all VC funding in Europe, showing significant expansion even as the overall VC market contracted. Germany led in 2024 funding, with Munich becoming the top hub. Key growth areas include startups focused on defence challenges, energy security, and climate change, with notable increases in funding for quantum and AI technologies aimed at protecting critical infrastructure.