How defence and AI have buoyed the burgeoning govtech sector

March 24, 2026

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Credits: HV Capital, Roundabout Technologies, Ark Climate

Defence and AI are having a surprising effect on govtech: they are making the sector investible. Govtech, defined as companies that sell into governments, is plagued by long sales cycles, opaque procurement and regulatory risk — making the sect...

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How defence and AI have buoyed the burgeoning govtech sector

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