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Fulcrum VC firm

Backing technologies that protect nations and shape the future, Fulcrum invests in Europe’s defence-tech market, already deploying over €800B and projected to exceed €1T this decade, with double-digit CAGR. Led by a team with a proven 3× CoC track record in scaling defence & technology companies.

Geographies

IrelandUKFrancePortugalGermanyAndorraSpainUkraineSwedenFinlandNorwayCanadaDenmarkIcelandBelgiumCyprusEstoniaGibraltarGreeceHungaryItalyLatviaLithuaniaLiechtensteinLuxembourgMoldovaMonacoAlbaniaAustriaMaltaMontenegroNetherlandsPolandSloveniaSlovakiaSwitzerlandUAE

Check Size

$2.0M to $15.0M

Investment Stages

Early RevenueScalingGrowth

Headquarters

19-22 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 X658. Ireland

Value Add

  • Our track record, networks, and sector expertise drive outperformance.
  • Defence Expertise.: Guide portfolio companies through procurement, sovereign requirements (ITAR, CFIUS, FOCI, SBICCT, CTLP)
  • Operational Excellence: Defence-tech operator experience ensures compliance, resilience, and scalable execution from day one.
  • Established Processes & Playbooks (Europe, US): Established sourcing, diligence, and portfolio playbooks accelerate execution and value
  • creation. accelerating execution

Investment Thesis

We invest in Defence, SpaceTech, DroneTech, Air, Ground, Sea, Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS), Sensors, AI/ML/Data, Cyber, Surveillance, C4/ISR, Simulation/VR/AR, Intelligent Processing, Training systems, Security systems, robotics

Team

John Clark

John Clark

GP/MD

I invest in defence technology