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Danish buyout firm CataCap launches debut European defence fund

Danish buyout firm CataCap launched its debut defence and security fund, targeting about EUR 500 million to back lower mid market component suppliers to Europe's armed forces.

Reported Editor-read PE Hub, 6 June 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish that the fund has reached a first close or secured any committed capital.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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