Set to go live in September 2025, the Article 8 fund will initially be distributed exclusively through the three partner insurers for a one-year period. It will later become available to other institutional investors. Each insurer has committed an equal share to the '150m fund, which is aimed at supporting Europe's strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty in key sectors. The fund will invest primarily in European companies operating in dual-use industries'those serving both civilian and military purposes'through primary, secondary, and co-investment strategies, as well as selective exposure to private debt. It will be structured as a long-term 'evergreen' vehicle under the ELTIF 2.0 framework, with liquidity windows every 15 days. Backed by the French Ministry of Defence and the Armament Procurement Agency, the initiative reflects strong institutional support for directing private capital into national security and industrial resilience. Tikehau Capital's dedicated team of...
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