GoHub Ventures - European Defense Tech Market Map - September 2025
FreeMapping the European Defense Tech Landscape – September 2025
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About GoHub Ventures - European Defense Tech Market Map - September 2025
A market map of European defense tech startups, created by GoHub Ventures in collaboration with XRF_AI. Highlights defense spending exceeding €300 billion, a 500% increase in VC funding since 2021, and the boom in AI, drones, cyber, and space sectors. Provides a visual landscape of both scaleups and early-stage disruptors that are redefining security in Europe.
Key Features
Visualizes the European defense tech ecosystem across AI, drones, cyber, and space sectors
Includes both scaleups and early-stage disruptors
Highlights defense spending >€300 billion and VC funding up 500% since 2021
Created in collaboration with XRF_AI for data-driven insights
Free and publicly accessible resource
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and publicly available market map
- Comprehensive overview of the European defense tech market
- Backed by insights from a VC fund (GoHub Ventures)
- Includes recent spending and funding data
- Covers multiple high-growth sectors
Cons
- Snapshot as of September 2025 – may not reflect latest developments
- Limited to European defense tech startups
- No detailed company profiles or analysis beyond the map itself
Best For
Identifying investment opportunities in European defense techCompetitive landscape analysis for defense startupsResearching defense innovation trends and emerging sectorsBenchmarking companies within the European defense ecosystem
FAQ
What does the market map cover?
It covers European defense tech startups across sectors including AI, drones, cyber, and space, highlighting both scaleups and early disruptors.
Who created the market map?
The market map was created by GoHub Ventures in collaboration with XRF_AI.
Is the market map free to access?
Yes, it is publicly available and free to view.
What data does the market map include?
It includes data on defense spending (over €300B), VC funding trends (up 500% since 2021), and a visual categorization of startups.