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This American VC is betting on European defense tech; that’s still very unusual

7 min•14 maj 2025

VCs are known to move in herds, which is why Eric Slesinger stands out a bit. While most American investors chase AI startups or U.S.-based defense tech startups, the former CIA officer is hunting for defense tech deals in Europe.

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