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Defence Equity Facility (DEF) is sponsored by European Investment Fund (EIF) in collaboration with the European Commission (DEFIS). The Defence Equity Facility is a 175 million euro initiative managed by the European Investment Fund in collaboration with the European Commission's DEFIS directorate, launched in January 2024 under InvestEU to mobilise private capital into Europe's defence innovation ecosystem.
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Defence Equity Facility | Europe for defence | Discover Menu Part of the EIB Group Tailored content for me as The European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) An innovation ecosystem for Europe's strategic autonomy Launched in January 2024 under InvestEU, the €175 million Defence Equity Facility (DEF) is an initiative managed by the EIF in collaboration with the European Commission (DEFIS) to mobilise private capital into Europe’s defence innovation ecosystem.
DEF’s resources have been provided as follows: a €100 million commitment from the European Defence Fund (EU) and an additional €75 million from the EIF, with a foreseen funding period of four years - currently until 2027, expecting to mobilise up to €500 million in investments.
DEF complements the broader InvestEU thematic mandates serving public policy goals, and contributes to the EIB Group's strategic priorities including security and defence. The initiative offers additional capacity building support to assist managers in the development of their funds. Deployment under the DEF has been strong with €161 million already committed of the total initiative's total investment capacity.
Investments, as for all EIF operations, should comply with our EIB Group principles on exclusions and restrictions. With managers based in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and Hungary, DEF has built strong geographic and thematic coverage, supporting both dedicated and adjacent-sector strategies. Signed investments backed nine funds in total, including those listed here below.
Two funds are awaiting public disclosure whilst one more investment has been approved but not yet signed. DEF investments are made in European venture capital, private equity, and private credit funds. The InvestEU equity products overview page provides further details on the call for expression of interest and indicative termsheets.
Fund managers seeking funding support from the Defence Equity Facility should submit their investment proposal form using the InvestEU application form.
The EIF commits €50 million via the InvestEU Defence Equity Facility to Join Capital Fund III EIF invests €40 million in Nazca’s aerospace and defence fund in Spain EIF commits €30 million to Sienna Hephaistos Private Investments under the InvestEU Defence Equity Facility EIF announces €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners’ European defence and security tech fund For more details please connect with the EIB Security and Defence Office , which is our EIB Group one-stop-shop for financial support and expert assistance.
Additional information alongside an FAQ is also available on the EUDIS webpage .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: European venture capital, private equity, and private credit funds with investment strategies targeting European companies developing innovative defence technologies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates €175 million invested between 2024 and 2027, aiming to mobilise around €500 million in investments. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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