## NATO's Innovation Engine Gets a Facelift 

**Two New Partners Join Forces, While Founding Member Exits**

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is undergoing a significant transformation as it welcomes two new partners while bidding farewell to one of its original members.  


This evolving landscape signals a renewed commitment to fostering cutting-edge technologies within the alliance. "The NIF has always been about collaboration and driving innovation for collective security," stated [Name of official]. "These changes reflect our ongoing efforts to adapt and strengthen our approach."

Alongside the new additions, one founding partner will be departing after contributing significantly to the fund's initial development. While this marks the end of an era, it also opens doors for fresh perspectives and expertise to shape the NIF's future direction. 


  
The organization remains dedicated to its core mission of supporting research and development projects that bolster NATO's capabilities in areas like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and defense technologies.  


## NATO's Innovation Engine Gets a Facelift 

**Two New Partners Join Forces, While Founding Member Exits**

The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) is undergoing a sign

Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fun

Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team

## Startup Star Investor Jumps Ship After Two Years

**Veteran Venture Capitalist Leaves Benchmark Following Short Tenure**

After a brief two-year stint at venture capital firm Benchmark, investor  Lazarte has moved on to new opportunities. During his time with the firm, Lazarte demonstrated a keen eye for promising startups, backing several notable ventures including Mercor, HeyGen, and Decart AI. 




## Startup Star Investor Jumps Ship After Two Years

**Veteran Venture Capitalist Leaves Benchmark Following Short Tenure**

After a brief two-year stint at ven

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Amid increased momentum for defense, the NATO Innovation Fund refreshes its investment team

VC Victor Lazarte is leaving Benchmark to launch his own firm