201 Ventures
Overview
A venture capital firm that backs pre-seed and seed stage intelligence, defense, and dual-use tech companies in Europe. Founded by former CIA officer Eric Slesinger, the firm's mission is to advance freedom and autonomy in Europe by investing in technologies such as hypersonics, biosecurity, subsurface mapping, and maritime sensing. Its first fund is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
201.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark Defence | Jun 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Onodrim Industries | Feb 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hypersonica | Nov 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Agon | Jul 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CX2 | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Eric Slesinger
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 201 Ventures based?
201 Ventures is headquartered in Spain.
When was 201 Ventures founded?
Founding year information for 201 Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does 201 Ventures have?
201 Ventures has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 201 Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Stark Defence, Onodrim Industries, Hypersonica, Agon, CX2.
What was 201 Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
201 Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hypersonica in 2026.
What sectors does 201 Ventures focus on?
201 Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity.
What company stages does 201 Ventures focus on?
201 Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 201 Ventures's AUM?
201 Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $22.0M and $22.0M.