Fedorov secures Palantir CEO investment for his new fund
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov met with representatives of U.S. investment companies and VC firms in Washington D.C., raising capital for a new fund that will focus on Ukraine’s defense industry, Fedorov announced on Sept. 1.
Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov met with U.S. investment firm representatives in Washington D.C. to raise capital for a new fund focused on Ukraine's defense industry, announced on Sept. 1. In a Telegram post, Fedorov stated his goal of seeking international partners to provide capital and expertise for companies developing technologies for modern warfare.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp confirmed he would be the first key investor, praising Fedorov's team for turning knowledge of modern warfare into a product for allied countries. Fedorov also met with Nathaniel Fick, director of public-equity investment strategy at Cerberus Capital Management, and Guy Filippelli, founder and managing partner of Squadra Ventures.
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