Patrick Schneider-Sikorsky

Partner at NATO Innovation Fund

Partner
2023 - Current
As the world's first multi-sovereign venture capital fund, the NATO Innovation Fund is blazing a trail with a €1 billion investment earmarked for deep tech start-ups revolutionising the defence and security sectors. With over six decades of combined experience in technological innovation, military operations, and venture capital, our team is committed to steering the fund’s investment strategy and driving the adoption of emerging disruptive technologies across the Alliance. We have a clear mission: foster and protect innovation, build capacity, and ensure commercial success in an ever-changing landscape.

Co-Founder
2023
CASTAR’s mission is to bridge the gap between government, deep-tech startups, and investors by fostering a collaborative and inclusive community. We strive to promote innovation and growth in the national security startup ecosystem by facilitating meaningful connections and encouraging knowledge exchange. Together, we aim to drive progress and advance the field of national security technology.

Partner and Founder
2015 - 2023
BEAST is a seed stage investor in breakthrough engineering, applied science and technology startups.

Total Funding: $2M