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2026-07-17 15:34:12
[Top European Venture Capitalist Warns of Strategic Vulnerability to US Technology, Establishes $300 Million Defense Technology Fund] ⑴ According to reports, top European technology investors who have invested in companies such as Spotify and Revolut have warned that Europe's dependence on US technology and capital has become a strategic vulnerability. Klaus Holmes, founder of venture capital firm Lakestar, stated that the recent US restrictions on the Anthropic AI model are the latest signal that Europe needs to build greater technological autonomy. ⑵ On the same day, Lakestar announced the raising of a $300 million "resilience" fund, which will invest in dual-use technologies and defense technology companies in Europe and other NATO allies. Holmes stated that US venture capital firms can play a role in supporting European defense technology startups, but "overall governance must be in European hands. In the event of an escalation, the governance system must prioritize European interests."
