Startups that apply for funding will pass the following main steps:

1. Application from a startup.
2. D3, with the involvement of external technical experts, conducts startup due diligence and makes an investment decision.
3. The startup receives an investment.
4. The fund provides individual support to startups in various directions to achieve the set goals.

In detail:

1. Startups usually connect with us through an application process, a warm introduction from other companies and investors, or networking during events. In all cases, we would like to see your basic deck.
2. Once applied, startups will engage with one of our investment team members. We would like to start our journey with a quick 30-minute call to understand your product and technology and pitch our value proposition to you. 
3. If we like what you see, we happily engage in longer calls and/or meetings with your team. You would also talk to more partners from our side. We will be interested in your technology,  R&D process, results so far,  interaction with the end-customers, team dynamics, and motivations
4. The process will continue with a technical review, where our Experts in Residence will assess the feasibility of your technology and production/delivery process. This serves to highlight possible risks for us. 
5. After the successful completion of this stage, we proceed to the discussion of the terms of the deal. Upon mutual agreement, we will complete security and compliance checks of the team, after which we can sign the agreement, and your startup will become part of the D3 portfolio

We invest in world-class, disruptive technologies for National Security. Our sweet spot is early-stage deep tech startups from Ukraine and its allies.

Core dimensions of our decision-making logic:

• Team. Is the core team engaged full-time? Can this team deliver an edge against the market on at least a component/module level? Can this team make a scalable and evolving business? It is mandatory for us to have technical co-founders in the company.
• Technology validation. Does the tech make sense and work? Is the R&D process scalable and agile? Is the production/delivery process scalable? How are supply chain risks mitigated?
• Product validation. Does the product correspond to the current needs of end-customers? Has it been proven? How does it compare to alternatives?

D3 invests an initial check of $500k to $1.5M. We participate in equity rounds and utilize convertible instruments, with specific deal terms defined during negotiations. This capital is backed by ongoing operational support, including assistance with future fundraising. We also maintain the capacity to provide follow-on capital in subsequent financing rounds.

D3 goes beyond just capital investment to build winning national security companies fast. We offer our startups:

Hands-on operational support

• Help with customer and product development
• Access to the end-user for shorter development cycles and faster iterations
• Fast-tracked access to state actors

Global network

• Access to state-of-the-art technology, international tech experts, companies, and investors
• Access to the production and supply chain partners

Business support

• Support with business development to turn companies into a global success story
• Legal and incorporation advisory