Democracy, international law and national security are under attack. Europe must find its role in a global game of powers.
The time for defence & security technology is now.
Verne Capital invests in early-stage startups and breakthrough technologies in the fields of defence, security, and cybersecurity across Europe.
We back bold founders who operate at the intersection of innovation and national security — empowering them to protect critical infrastructure, counter emerging threats, and enhance European sovereignity.
Led by Benjamin Krahmer and Michael Singer, tech and industrial investment veterans, and assisted by a high-caliber industry advisory board consisting of top-rated executives with profound expertise in the defence sector.
Experienced Verne Capital Team that has been Working Together in Various Positions for Years
Benjamin Krahmer
Partner
- >20 years experience in technology investing
- Venture and Growth capital expert
- Startup and entrepreneurial experience
Michael Singer
Partner
- 25 years experience in investment banking, investments and capital markets
- Venture and Growth capital expert
- Entrepreneur
Strong and Actively Involved Industry Advisory Board
The industry board consists of highly-rated executives with profound expertise in the defence sector thus providing a unique Advantage for our portfolio companies and high added value to building an unparalleled ecosystem
Dieter Schmidbaur
Former CIO & CDO Airbus Defence & Space
Software & IT
Jürgen Schmidt
Brigadier General (retired)
Procurement
Peter Vahrenhorst
Consultant
Cyber Security
Stefanie Meister
Microsoft Industry Advisor Defence & Intelligence
Software & IT
- Quarterly meetings
- Investment advisory
- Community/ecosystem
- Sparrings partners
- Production know-how
- Technical expertise
- Legal & regulation insights
- Industry know how