Antoine Haguenauer
Partner · Paris
Strategy consultant, author, and French Military Academy lecturer. ESCP and Paris-Sorbonne University graduate. French Army War College auditor.
European Defence Advisory
Strategic Advisory for the Defence Innovation Ecosystem
We advise defence startups, deep-tech ventures, and institutional stakeholders on market entry, EU & NATO funding, and strategic positioning across the European security landscape.
A network of experts at the intersection of European defence, dual-use innovation, and strategic funding.
What We Do
Four Core Capabilities
End-to-end strategic advisory spanning market intelligence, funding architecture, and growth acceleration for the European defence ecosystem.
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Strategic Advisory
Market entry strategy, competitive positioning, and institutional stakeholder engagement across European defence markets.
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EU & NATO Funding
Full-spectrum support for EDF, EIC Accelerator, NATO DIANA, and Cascade Funding—from eligibility assessment to submission.
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Private Funding
Access to defence-specialist VC funds, corporate venture arms, and industrial investors across Europe and NATO allies.
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Go-to-Market Acceleration
B2G sales strategy, partnership brokering, and scaling frameworks tailored to defence procurement cycles.
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How We Work
Methodology: Precision Over Volume
We operate as a boutique. Every mandate receives senior-level attention. We do not take on more clients than we can serve with excellence.
“We operate as a boutique. Every mandate receives senior-level attention.”
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Strategic Diagnosis
A rigorous assessment of your market position, competitive landscape, funding readiness, and regulatory exposure.
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Programme Architecture
Custom roadmap integrating EU, NATO, and private funding tracks alongside market entry and partnership vectors.
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Active Execution
We go beyond advice. Senior advisors accompany you through submissions, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.
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Sustained Growth
Long-term presence in your ecosystem: introductions, intelligence, and strategic alignment as you scale.
The Partners
Who We Are
Senior advisors combining decades of experience in defence policy, diplomacy, and strategic analysis.
Jean-Charles Larsonneur
Partner · Brest
Diplomat, former member of the National Assembly's Defense and Armed Forces Committee. IHEDN auditor. College of Europe in Bruges alumnus.
Thomas Mimra
Partner · Bordeaux
Strategic analyst. Specialist in weapons systems and EU and NATO defense technology. IHEDN auditor. Paris-Sorbonne University graduate.
Intelligence
Defence & Innovation Insights
Analysis, briefings, and strategic perspectives on European defence, NATO programmes, and dual-use innovation.
Funding7 min read
European Defence Fund 2025: What Defence Startups Need to Know
The EDF 2025 work programme opens €1.3 billion for collaborative defence R&D. We break down eligibility, consortium requirements, and the strategic window for dual-use startups.
NATO6 min read
NATO DIANA: The Innovation Challenge You Should Not Ignore
NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic is reshaping how dual-use startups access the Alliance. A strategic primer for European deep-tech founders.
Strategy8 min read
The European Defence VC Landscape in 2025: Where the Capital Is
From the NATO Innovation Fund to Paladin Capital and ACE, we map the defence-specialist investment ecosystem available to European deep-tech ventures.
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Ready to Navigate the European Defence Ecosystem?
Whether you are a startup seeking your first defence contract, an investor evaluating the sector, or an industrial partner exploring dual-use opportunities—we should speak.