Building Europe’s
strategic edge
for 2040
We back dual-use technologies forging tomorrow’s security, resilience and sovereignty.
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Our vision
Europe has the capabilities to lead in next-generation technologies, yet insufficient investment reaches founders that safeguard our autonomy and strategic interests.
Edge.40 was created to fill this gap: bring operator expertise to invest in the most promising early-stage dual-use start-ups that protect individuals, data and democratic values. Our approach accelerates revenue traction compared to pure-defence models and reduces military customer concentration risk for portfolio companies.
In a global race where capital, technology and resilience converge, Europe can no longer sideline defence and security innovation. Investing in them is now the foundation of competitiveness, sovereignty and sustained growth.
Investing in strategic start-ups
Supporting growth and access to European networks
Connecting investors, innovators, and institutions
Build Together
For Founders
We empower visionary pan-European founders building dual-use technologies from Seed to Pre-series A
• Capital and hands-on support from day zero to scale
• Access to a unique pan-European network of defence operators and policy stakeholders
• Guidance on dual-use positioning, procurement pathways, and regulatory navigation
For Backers
We deliver a high-conviction strategy at the intersection of technology, security, and European resilience.
• Exposure to dual-use technologies with high-upside returns profile, guided by hands-on operational insight
• Transparent, professional-grade fund governance
• Thesis-driven approach targeting Europe’s strategic gaps, for long-term value creation
For Governments
We bridge innovation and national security by helping governments access cutting-edge European technologies.
• Identification of high-potential technologies aligned with strategic priorities
• Structured collaboration between founders, operators, and public institutions
• Insight, research, and analysis to inform policy and capability development
Sectors
New protections
and security
New protections
and security
Investing in protection and security technologies is vital to safeguard national integrity. Together, these domains form the foundation of modern resilience such as ensuring secure information flow, protecting infrastructures and networks and sustained strategic advantage across all operational environments.
Feel free to reach out for more details about C-UAVs, demining, electronic warfare, counter informational and influence sector.
Autonomous
systems
Autonomous
systems
Those systems are the next strategic edge in Defence and Security in Europe; they multiply force effectiveness, reduce casualties and ensure superiority in an era where human life is becoming valuable and scarce.
Feel free to reach out for more details about UAVs, UGVs, AUVs and Advanced robotic systems.
Artificial
intelligence & Data
Artificial
intelligence & Data
Artificial intelligence and data-driven systems are transforming the battlefield by enabling faster, smarter and more coordinated operations. Thus, they drastically improve capabilities, ensuring superiority in information and operational tempo.
Feel free to reach out for more details about human-machine teaming, embedded software, C2/BMS and sensors fusion platforms.
Modern
supporting assets
Modern
supporting assets
Supporting assets are critical enablers of modern resilience. They form the backbone of operational readiness, ensuring that our countries can act decisively and maintain strategic advantage in rapidly evolving competition scenario.
Feel free to reach out for more details about intelligence & surveillance, mobility, supply and logistics.
Europe is entering a decade where security, technology, and competitiveness are inseparable.
Our White Paper outlines how private capital can close strategic gaps, accelerate dual-use innovation, and shift from a “peace dividend” to a “resilience dividend,” making sovereignty and innovation the foundation of long-term prosperity.
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