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Oxford's Living Optics raises USD 20 million for hyperspectral cameras

Oxford spinout Living Optics closed an oversubscribed USD 20 million round led by BRV Capital Management, with Britain's state owned British Business Bank and Lockheed Martin Ventures among new backers.

Reported AI-drafted Ventureburn, 5 October 2026

What it does not test. It does not establish how much British Business Bank itself contributed or that the camera reaches volume production for defence customers.

How this item counts. Towards dependence: it changes who owns. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 1 of 3 (small), Reported counts half: weight -1 of 36 possible. Foreign-led round (BRV, Lockheed Martin Ventures) adds non-European equity in UK camera firm; closed, small. European Sovereignty Index

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