Trusted capital for dual-use innovation across the Alliance

The NATO DIANA Capital Network connects trusted, NATO-aligned investors with validated dual-use technology companies across the Alliance.

It provides a structured platform for investors to access emerging technologies, gain insight into defence and security priorities, and engage within a secure, NATO-aligned investment environment, enabling more informed and confident investment decisions.

WHY IT MATTERS

Investing in dual-use and defence innovation presents unique challenges, from fragmented ecosystems to limited visibility into demand and trusted partners, making it harder to identify, evaluate, and act on the right opportunities.

The NATO DIANA Capital Network is designed to address these challenges by providing investors with:

Early access to  DIANA-validated innovators

Engage with technologies that have been de-risked through DIANA’s testing and validation ecosystem

Direct insight into NATO and defence demand signals

Make more informed investment decisions aligned with real-world operational needs

A trusted pool  of investors

Collaborate and co-invest with screened, NATO-aligned partners, reducing operational and reputational risk

Access to NATO DIANA’s ecosystem, infrastructure  and expertise

Engage with test centres, events, and defence stakeholders across the Alliance

For DIANA innovators, the Network provides access to a trusted pool of investors, protect NATO DIANA companies from adversarial investment, increased visibility within the defence ecosystem, and a greater confidence in funding pathways.

Together, this provides a distinct advantage, enabling earlier access to validated opportunities, clearer insight into demand, and reduced uncertainty in a complex and security-sensitive market.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Early access to DIANA innovator pipeline

Curated introductions to trusted co-investors across the alliance

Insight into NATO and defence demand through MoD briefings

Access to events, test centres, and technical experts

Participation in a trusted, NATO-aligned investment network

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT

The NATO DIANA Capital Network is grounded in trusted capital and a carefully vetted group of NATO-aligned investors.

All participants are screened against NATO DIANA’s trusted capital standards, ensuring investments are secure, responsible, and strategically aligned.

This approach:

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Protects technologies from adversarial influence

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Ensures alignment with democratic values and international standards

2

Promotes responsible use and long-term societal impact

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Brings together a growing pool of aligned investors across the Alliance, enabling more confident and trusted collaboration

By combining access with trust, the Network enables DIANA investors to operate with greater confidence in a complex and evolving investment landscape.

HOW THE NETWORK WORKS

The NATO DIANA Capital Network provides a clear and structured pathway for investors to engage with DIANA and its innovation ecosystem.

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Application and onboarding

Investors submit required information and express interest in joining the Network

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Screening and due diligence

DIANA conducts a structured review to ensure alignment with Trusted Capital standards

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Acceptance into the Network

Approved members sign the Network's investment principles and join as trusted capital partners

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Ongoing engagement

Members gain ongoing access to events, curated introductions, and insights across the ecosystem

WHO CAN JOIN

The Network is open to NATO-based
capital entities, including:

Venture capital and growth equity funds
Sovereign and sovereign-backed funds
Corporate venture arms
Accredited angel investors
Other capital providers

Applicants must:

Be headquartered in a NATO member state

Demonstrate alignment with NATO principles

Maintain a credible and relevant investment track record

Join the
NATO DIANA
Capital Network

Become part of a trusted, Alliance-wide investment network supporting the next generation of dual-use technologies.

Express your interest to begin onboarding.

Contact Us

DIANA Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Regional Hub: Tallinn, Estonia
North American Office: Halifax, Canada