Final Frontier (Space & Defence VC)

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Final Frontier invests in pre-seed and seed-stage European startups building critical space and defence technologies across the entire value chain—from satellite systems and propulsion to drones, cybersecurity, and autonomous platforms. The fund emphasizes companies with working prototypes ready for real-world deployment, particularly those challenging incumbent contractors with more agile approaches.

Check Size

$100K - $500K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Space Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware

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Investment Thesis

Final Frontier believes Europe must reclaim its position as a global leader in space and defence to maintain strategic autonomy and protect democracy. Founded in response to Europe’s changing security landscape following the Ukraine conflict, the firm is driven by the conviction that ‘the most ethical thing right now is to invest in technology that can protect democracy.’ They argue that Europe has traded ambition for comfort and innovation for regulation, and must reverse this decline by backing visionary founders building critical space and defence technologies.

What Sets Them Apart

Founded 'from frustration' - born directly from the geopolitical imperative of European strategic autonomy
Deep defence ecosystem expertise through advisory board including former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Danish Special Forces officers, and GomSpace founder
Nordic-centric strategy leveraging region's tech unicorn density, transparent governance, and Arctic operational expertise
First to prominently advocate for 'putting D into ESG' - elevating defence to equal status with environmental and social goals
Dual-track fundraising approach demonstrating both commercial viability and strategic necessity
Intentional dual-fund strategy: €4.5M microfund to prove concept, followed by substantially larger fund planned for 2026