Defiant is a venture capital firm established in 2024, operating out of London and Lisbon. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in B2B SaaS and fintech sectors across Europe.
Defiant concentrates on late seed and Series A investments in B2B software and fintech companies. Their investment criteria include:
While primarily focusing on Europe, Defiant is open to global investment opportunities.
In January 2025, the firm announced the first close of its fund at $30 million, with a target of $70 million. The firm plans to invest between $1 million and $10 million in seed and Series A rounds.
Investment Strategy
Defiant plans to invest between $2 million and $10 million per deal, with the flexibility to lead, co-lead, or follow in investment rounds. They emphasize a thematic, data-driven, and product-centric approach to investing. The firm has developed proprietary tools such as Blueprint, Benchmarks, and Fragments to assist founders in understanding capital-raising processes, analyzing key metrics, and accessing best-in-class templates for various business needs.
