Karp Bets Big on a Ukraine-Linked Defense-Tech Startup
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp is set to become the first major investor in a new defense-tech startup led by Ukraine’s Mykhailo Fedorov, expanding his exposure to military tech beyond Palantir. The venture, whose investment size isn’t disclosed, would apply Ukraine-war experience with drones, AI, and battlefield software to commercial defense markets, highlighting Ukraine as a proving ground for next‑gen military tech while navigating government procurement hurdles outside Ukraine.
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp Is Doubling Down on Defense Tech finance.yahoo.com
- Palantir’s Karp Will Back Startup by Ex-Ukraine Defense Chief Bloomberg.com
- Fedorov offers drone technology to US in exchange for Patriots, seeks funding for defense tech fund The Kyiv Independent
- Former Ukraine defence chief Fedorov launches firm with Palantir's CEO euractiv.com
- Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy politico.eu
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