Hasta
Fund
We fund the tip of the spear. Defence technology, tested under fire.
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Sensing, ISR & Counter-UAS
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
Why Hasta
Europe
+
Focused
Built for European regulatory, industrial, and security realities.
Early Stage
Signal matters more than momentum
Investing at pre-seed and seed, where technical depth is visible before traction is.
Operational
We like iteration cycles measured in weeks and get feedback from real users.
The Moment
Europe has entered the largest defence and security reinvestment cycle since 1945. We have entered a "Zeitenwende" - a turning point for Europe’s security and we are ready.
[1]
Judgment Over Hype
We prefer technical depth and real-world applicability over narratives.
[2]
Builder-First
We engage early, when architecture and decisions still matter.
[3]
Defense Native
We understand defense markets, constraints and responsibilities.
[4]
Ecosystem Access
We connect founders to operators, partners, and follow-on capital.
[5]
Responsible Capital
Defense innovation carries consequences. We invest accordingly.
[6]
EUxperience
Partners in 10+ countries across multiple industries.
Hasta focuses on technologies where Europe must build back independent capability. We invest in domains with real operational demand.
Focus
Focus
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Technologies that extend reach, persistence and decision-making in contested environments. We focus on systems designed for reliability, resilience, and deployment under real operational constraints.
UAS and autonomous ground / maritime systems
Navigation and guidance under denial
Edge autonomy and onboard decision-making
Swarm and coordinated systems
Counter-UAS & Sensing
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Technologies that extend reach, persistence and decision-making in contested environments. We focus on systems designed for reliability, resilience, and deployment under real operational constraints.
UAS and autonomous ground / maritime systems
Navigation and guidance under denial
Edge autonomy and onboard decision-making
Swarm and coordinated systems
Counter-UAS & Sensing
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
How we invest
[1]
Early Signal
We look for technical clarity, founder judgment and real problem understanding.
[2]
Conviction
We invest when we believe the capability should exist, not when consensus forms.
[3]
Access
We work closely with teams on strategy, positioning and partnerships.
[4]
Endurance
We stay engaged as companies mature into long-term strategic assets.
About
About
Hasta was founded from frustration to support Europe's next generation of defence and security builders. We believe strategic capability is built early by small teams making hard technical choices long before scale or attention arrives. And we exist to back those teams with capital, access and long-term support.We are a team of four with operational experience across defence, frontline Ukraine, advanced sensing and European procurement. Given the sensitivity of our work in active theatre environments, our team is introduced privately to qualified LPs and founders.
Currently fundraising. First close expected Summer 2026.
Together with European Defence Tech Hub, we organize a hackathon in October.
Hasta
Fund
We fund the tip of the spear. Defence technology, tested under fire.
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Sensing, ISR & Counter-UAS
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
Why Hasta
Europe
+
Focused
Built for European regulatory, industrial, and security realities.
Early Stage
Signal matters more than momentum
Investing at pre-seed and seed, where technical depth is visible before traction is.
Operational
We like iteration cycles measured in weeks and get feedback from real users.
The Moment
Europe has entered the largest defence and security reinvestment cycle since 1945. We have entered a "Zeitenwende" - a turning point for Europe’s security and we are ready.
[1]
Judgment Over Hype
We prefer technical depth and real-world applicability over narratives.
[2]
Builder-First
We engage early, when architecture and decisions still matter.
[3]
Defense Native
We understand defense markets, constraints and responsibilities.
[4]
Ecosystem Access
We connect founders to operators, partners, and follow-on capital.
[5]
Responsible Capital
Defense innovation carries consequences. We invest accordingly.
[6]
EUxperience
Partners in 10+ countries across multiple industries.
Hasta focuses on technologies where Europe must build back independent capability. We invest in domains with real operational demand.
Focus
Focus
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Technologies that extend reach, persistence and decision-making in contested environments. We focus on systems designed for reliability, resilience, and deployment under real operational constraints.
UAS and autonomous ground / maritime systems
Navigation and guidance under denial
Edge autonomy and onboard decision-making
Swarm and coordinated systems
Counter-UAS & Sensing
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
Technologies that extend reach, persistence and decision-making in contested environments. We focus on systems designed for reliability, resilience, and deployment under real operational constraints.
UAS and autonomous ground / maritime systems
Navigation and guidance under denial
Edge autonomy and onboard decision-making
Swarm and coordinated systems
Counter-UAS & Sensing
Resilient Communications
Components & Manufacturing
How we invest
[1]
Early Signal
We look for technical clarity, founder judgment and real problem understanding.
[2]
Conviction
We invest when we believe the capability should exist, not when consensus forms.
[3]
Access
We work closely with teams on strategy, positioning and partnerships.
[4]
Endurance
We stay engaged as companies mature into long-term strategic assets.
About
About
Hasta was founded from frustration to support Europe's next generation of defence and security builders. We believe strategic capability is built early by small teams making hard technical choices long before scale or attention arrives. And we exist to back those teams with capital, access and long-term support.We are a team of four with operational experience across defence, frontline Ukraine, advanced sensing and European procurement. Given the sensitivity of our work in active theatre environments, our team is introduced privately to qualified LPs and founders.
Currently fundraising. First close expected Summer 2026.
Together with European Defence Tech Hub, we organize a hackathon in October.