Senior Advisor – Early-Stage Defense Technology Venture Fund (Europe-Focused)
We are an emerging venture capital fund focused exclusively on defense and dual-use technologies—with a geographic focus on NATO-aligned Europe and opportunistic investments in the U.S. We back startups that build mission-critical solutions for the modern battlespace, with a focus on robotics, unmanned systems, AI with clear defense applications, tactical edge devices, expeditionary infrastructure, and scalable dual-use technologies.
Founded by a former U.S. Marine officer and CEO of a highly successful defense robotics company, we are mission-driven and operator-led. We are built to serve as a catalytic bridge between undercapitalized defense innovators in Europe and global sources of capital, expertise, and scale.
Our model is lean, impactful, and differentiated by operational expertise, deep defense experience, and focused on frontier defense ecosystems in the Baltics, Nordics, Eastern Europe, and beyond.
Fund Snapshot
* Fund Size: $50M Target | $15M First Close (Q4 2025)
* Stage: Pre-seed and Seed
* Structure: Equity with select co-investment
* Focus Areas:
* Unmanned systems and defense robotics
* Tactical AI/ML with battlefield relevance
* Soldier-worn technology and expeditionary logistics
* Dual-use cybersecurity, comms, and power systems
* Geography: Primarily Europe (Ukraine, Baltics, Nordics, Poland, UK, Germany); Select U.S. opportunities
The Role
OMVP is seeking a Senior Venture Advisor to help source deals, support LP engagement, and evaluate early-stage opportunities across Europe. This is not a full-time operating role, but a high-impact advisory position for a seasoned investor who wants to apply their network and expertise to advance Western security and industrial resilience.
You will work closely with the Managing Partner—a first-time VC GP with deep operating, defense, and PE experience—on high-leverage strategic initiatives across fundraising, deal flow, and investment decision-making.
Ideal Profile
* 5+ years in venture capital, growth equity, or institutional tech investing
* Strong network of early-stage deep tech or dual-use defense companies
* Experience investing in European tech ecosystems, especially Eastern/Northern Europe, is a strong plus
* Institutional LP connections (HNWI, family offices, fund-of-funds)
* Comfortable advising across pre-seed to Series A
* Strong understanding of venture fund dynamics, carry structures, and portfolio construction
* Background in national security, autonomy, AI, robotics, or frontier technologies preferred
What You’ll Contribute
* Introductions to early-stage companies, i.e., deal flow
* LP introductions and fundraising support (especially U.S.-based HNWIs and family offices)
* Strategic input on fund deployment strategy and geographic targeting
* Assessment of early-stage defense tech startups in Europe
* Thought partnership on talent networks, ecosystem access, and exit dynamics
* Optional board observer or advisor role on select portfolio companies
Compensation
* Carry- or equity-based advisory agreement tailored to your involvement
* No base salary (this is a non-operating, non-executive role)
* High degree of flexibility based on value-added contribution
Why work with us?
This is a rare opportunity to help build a new kind of venture fund—one that operates at the intersection of Western security, technological innovation, and untapped European talent. If you're passionate about transatlantic defense, emerging tech, and global security—and want to play a catalytic role in shaping the future of Western security—we want to work with you.