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Vital European defence startups still facing hurdles

European defence startups saw venture capital reach $5.2 billion, a 30% leap in two years, research showed in February 2024.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine created opportunities, but defence investments face hurdles like being seen as "sin stocks".
NATO Innovation Fund's Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky noted underlying technologies adapted for battlefield use, spurring investment in AI and batteries.
Donaustahl's founder Stefan Thumann, whose drone company was shut out from funding, said it was "like gambling and drugs".
Governments and investors are shifting, but military procurement systems and cultural changes still pose challenges for defence startups.

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