DTCP Defence Fund I | 2026 VC Fund

DTCP Defence

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Hamburg, Germany

Countries of investment

Germany
France
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Sweden
Finland
Poland
Estonia
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Spain

Investment stages

Series A
Series B
Series C
Growth

Industries

Defense Technology
Cybersecurity
AI
Autonomous Systems
Aerospace
Dual-Use
Software

About
DTCP Defence is a Hamburg-based growth equity investment firm focused on backing European defense technology leaders. Their focus spans defense, cyber, AI, autonomous systems, and aerospace across Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia, Norway, Denmark, Italy, and Spain. The firm supports defense founders from Series A through growth stages.

Min check size: $5M
Max check size: $20M
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Investment Thesis

DTCP Defence is a Series A to growth stage venture capital firm deploying capital across defense technology, cybersecurity, and dual-use sectors. They invest in 30 companies with an average investment of €20M in software, cyber, defense, AI, and autonomous systems. The firm differentiates itself as Europe's largest defense-focused fund at €500M with roots as the former investment arm of Deutsche Telekom.

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Manager's Experience

Led by Thomas Preuss (Managing Partner). Formerly the investment arm of Deutsche Telekom before spinning out on its own in 2015. The firm has €3B+ AUM across multiple funds. The team has deep experience in cybersecurity investments and portfolio companies including Quantum Systems (German drone manufacturer), applying digital transformation expertise to defense sector.