Private Cocktail Evening

Hosted also by Borenius · Orrick · ReOrbit 

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We are thrilled to invite Iceye to an exclusive transatlantic event bridging Europe’s most innovative defence and space tech companies with the U.S.’s leading venture capital funds and global defence and space manufacturers.

This invite-only gathering will convene Europe’s most promising defence & dual-use tech companies with top-tier U.S. investors and manufacturers. With 15+ VCs in attendance, the evening is intentionally intimate — engineered for genuine conversations, deep connections, and high-impact deal-making.

Why Summa Defence Should Join

Orrick

Direct line to leading VCs in Europe and the U.S. For founders, that means trusted legal advice and high-value investor access.

Strategic Investor Access

Meet key venture players such as Microsoft VC, In-Q-Tel (CIA’s fund), Lux Capital, Space Capital, Amazon VC, Google Ventures, Tesla VC, a16z, RRE Ventures, HOF Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Insight Ventures, Audere Capital, Failup Ventures, Magnivia Ventures, FF Ventures and more

Global Industry Connections

Engage with leaders from Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall, Elbit Systems, BAE, and other global defence & space and aerospace companies.

Showcase Your Technology

Join an elite group of innovators including:

• Kelluu – NATO DIANA program partner & next-gen airship specialists

• ReOrbit – Advanced comm-satellite leader with a fast-growing order book

• Aurora Propulsion – De-orbiting tech using a 30-mile plasma-brake copper tether

• Nokia – Global leader in secure and reliable communications technology, is proud to join to showcase its advanced solutions for mission-critical connectivity

• Innovative and battle-proofed Drone and Anti-Drone companies from Europe

Notable Guests

We’re honored to welcome Lowercase Capital, famed for early investments in Uber, Twitter, and Instagram, bringing unrivaled access to the heart of Silicon Valley.

Christian Bjelland, a leading trans-atlantic business figure, will also join—offering deep insight into Nordic strategy, geopolitics, and industrial ties on both sides of the Atlantic.

Additional Value for Atle Defence

• Targeted 1:1 meetings with VCs and industry giants before, during, and after the event

• Follow-up remote matchmaking and long-term collaboration platform

• Global media presence (e.g., recent Wall Street Journal coverage of ReOrbit)

• Next events in the pipeline: September in NYC, November in Israel, January in Finland

Participation

Fee: €10,000 per company (includes two attendees)

Seats are limited and moving fast.

Success fee: 1-3% of the funding arranged

Deal leads with manufacturers: Case-by-case

Confirm Your Interest

Before registration opens, please reply to this email with:

1.    Full names of the two company representatives attending

2.    A short (two-sentence) company description

3.    Your latest pitch deck or company presentation

4.    Any special needs or media-related considerations

 

Join us in shaping the future of trans-atlantic defence and space collaboration—the night where Europe’s most ambitious innovators meet New York’s boldest investors.

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