Paris-based private equity firm Omnes Capital has secured €112m in the first close of its second DeepTech-focused vehicle, Omnes Real Tech 2, with plans to reach a final close in 2026.

The fund will target early-stage European technology companies, with a focus on foundational sectors such as defence and security, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new space, advanced materials, and electronic components.

The fund marks the firm’s continued push into European DeepTech and is reportedly the first fund in Europe to benefit from the European Union’s defence mandate. It builds on the performance of Omnes’ inaugural DeepTech vehicle, which backed fast-growing companies such as The Exploration Company, Quandela, and Quantum Systems, now regarded as the first profitable European defence unicorn.

Founded in 1999, Omnes Capital has more than €6.7bn in assets under management and invests across renewable energy, sustainable cities, DeepTech, and co-investment strategies. The firm says it will use its expertise in scaling innovation, supporting international expansion, and industrialising R&D to drive the performance of its second DeepTech fund.

Marc Wietfeld, CEO of ARX Robotics, a portfolio company, said Omnes’ support is helping accelerate industrial scale-up in the defence sector. Hélène Huby, founder of The Exploration Company, praised Omnes for its speed, long-term commitment, and role in building Europe’s DeepTech ecosystem.

According to Omnes, European DeepTech startups raised over €27bn in 2024, up 18% year-on-year. The new fund aims to leverage this momentum with a strategy focused on sector and geographic diversification, particularly in Germany and Italy. Follow-on investments will also form part of the firm’s longer-term approach.

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