Established in 2015, Safran Corporate Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Safran, a leading international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. With an investment budget of €130 million, Safran Corporate Ventures aims to accelerate innovation by investing in startups developing disruptive technologies in strategic areas such as decarbonization, sovereignty, and digital transformation.
Location: Paris, France
Decisive Point AnnounDecisive Point, founded in 2018 in New York, is a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in deep-tech innovations that address critical challenges in defense, energy, and infrastructure. With a typical investment range of $500,000 to $1.5 million, the firm focuses on early-stage companies developing dual-use technologies applicable to both commercial and government markets. Beyond capital infusion, Decisive Point offers strategic advisory services, assisting startups in securing public R&D funding and navigating the complexities of the federal market. Under the leadership of Co-Founder and Managing Partner Thomas Hendrix, a former Special Forces Officer, the firm has built a diverse portfolio that includes companies like Radiant, Maybell Quantum, and Firestorm. Decisive Point continues to support mission-driven founders committed to solving some of the nation's most pressing challenges.ces Initial Close of First Venture Capital Fund
Location: New York, United States
Expansion Ventures is a pan-European venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage startups within the aerospace, defense, and sustainable aviation sectors. The firm aims to bolster European technological sovereignty by supporting innovative companies from pre-seed to Series B stages.
Location: Paris, Ile-de-France, France