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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 SnapshotFund Size: $50M Target | $15M First Close (Q4 2025)Stage: Pre-seed and SeedStructure: Equity with select co-investmentFocus Areas:Unmanned systems and defense roboticsTactical AI/ML with battlefield relevanceSoldier-worn technology and expeditionary logisticsDual-use cybersecurity, comms, and power systemsGeography: Primarily Europe (Ukraine, Baltics, Nordics, Poland, UK, Germany); Select U.S. opportunitiesThe RoleOMVP 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 Profile5+ years in venture capital, growth equity, or institutional tech investingStrong network of early-stage deep tech or dual-use defense companiesExperience investing in European tech ecosystems, especially Eastern/Northern Europe, is a strong plusInstitutional LP connections (HNWI, family offices, fund-of-funds)Comfortable advising across pre-seed to Series AStrong understanding of venture fund dynamics, carry structures, and portfolio constructionBackground in national security, autonomy, AI, robotics, or frontier technologies preferredWhat You’ll ContributeIntroductions to early-stage companies, i.e., deal flowLP introductions and fundraising support (especially U.S.-based HNWIs and family offices)Strategic input on fund deployment strategy and geographic targetingAssessment of early-stage defense tech startups in EuropeThought partnership on talent networks, ecosystem access, and exit dynamicsOptional board observer or advisor role on select portfolio companiesCompensationCarry- or equity-based advisory agreement tailored to your involvementNo base salary (this is a non-operating, non-executive role)High degree of flexibility based on value-added contributionWhy 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.