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Döpfner Capital

925 North La Brea Ave, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States

Overview

Doepfner Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Los Angeles, California.

Total investments
2
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
0
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Investment portfolio

  • Stark Defence

    Participated · Equity · Jun 2026

    Stark Defence develops weaponised drones and positions itself as a defence technology provider focused on scaling European sovereign capabilities. The company plans to expand electronic warfare research facilities and increase production capacity following its recent financing. In its €500 million raise at a €3.5 billion valuation, more than 80% of proceeds are earmarked for R&D and manufacturing. The startup was founded in 2024 and is backed by investors including Sequoia, Founders Fund, the NATO Innovation Fund and Peter Thiel. Stark says the funding will accelerate development of sovereign defence technologies and scale its engineering and factory footprint. It has emerged as a notable example of increased European defence tech investment.

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