MBDA
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About
MBDA’s venture investment activities operate as the strategic open innovation arm of the European leader in missile systems. Through direct equity investments and its "E3" (Explore, Engage, Endure) program, it partners with agile deeptech startups and SMEs to co‑develop sovereign defense and dual‑use capabilities. The initiative focuses on integrating breakthrough technologies—such as autonomous systems, AI, and novel propulsion—into future weapon systems to maintain military superiority.
Key facts
- Type
- Corporate VC
- Stages
- Series A,Series B
- Sectors
- Cyber & Security,Defense,Deeptech,Energy,AI & Automation
- Headquarters
- France
- Offices
- Paris
- Geographic focus
- France,Europe
- Lead / Follow
- Follower
- Ticket size
- 1M€ – 5M€
- Founded
- 2001
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 7
Notable investments in France
NanoXplore, Klaray, CerbAir, Akira Techynologies
Key differentiators
Sector Specialist,Corporate-backed