Ex-Apple engineer brings Silicon Valley tactics to European defence tech
Drone start-up Delian Alliance Industries mimics vertically integrated approach taken by Tesla and Apple
Drone start-up Delian Alliance Industries mimics vertically integrated approach taken by Tesla and Apple

Tech groups such as Quantum are winning investor support in Europe, boosting the region’s venture capital industry

Interest in AI and defence tech start-ups has boosted investor activity after a prolonged slowdown

US companies are seeking to use their technological expertise to benefit from rising defence spending in the region

Valuations soar as venture capital flows to groups tied to continent’s security and economic sovereignty

Industry executives say key aim is to secure European funding as well as contracts with governments

German drone maker valued at €12bn to become one of Europe’s most valuable tech groups