New €500 million growth vehicle E2D aims to close Europe’s De…

HomeFundingNew €500 million growth vehicle E2D aims to close Europe’s DefenceTech scaling… This global development has drawn attention from market participants. HomeFundingNew €500 million growth vehicle E2D aims to close Europe’s DefenceTech scaling…FundingStartups in general New €500 million growth vehicle E2D aims to close Europe’s DefenceTech scaling gap By David Cendon Garcia June 18, 2026 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedin VC firms Earlybird and AVP today announce the launch of E2D, a €500 million European dual-use and DefenceTech growth fund – one of the most significant Franco-German investment collaborations in the European tech ecosystem.E2D will be a growth-stage fund, targeting around 20 companies at an average ticket size of approximately €25 million, with a dedicated team drawn from Earlybird and AVP working exclusively for the fund.Key players involved: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Partners Group Product OverviewFundingStartups in general New €500 million growth vehicle E2D aims to close Europe’s DefenceTech scaling gap By David Cendon Garcia June 18, 2026 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedin VC firms Earlybird and AVP today announce the launch of E2D, a €500 million European dual-use and DefenceTech growth fund – one of the most significant Franco-German investment collaborations in the European tech ecosystem. Market PositioningCompetitive differentiation and value propositionTarget market segments and use casesGo-to-market strategy and distribution Expert Commentary Looking AheadFor complete details on this development, refer to the original report from EU-Startups. Frequently Asked Questions