Our Approach

How DDTG Creates Commercial Value

DDTG identifies, evaluates, structures, partners with, develops and scales defence technology businesses, with a primary focus on established companies at TRL 7–9.

Where we focus

Established defence technology, with European reach

DDTG is a European defence technology investment and corporate development group, headquartered in Denmark. Its primary focus is established defence technology companies at TRL 7–9, working with technology companies and partners throughout Europe, including Ukraine.

TRL 7

Demonstrated in operation

A working system has been demonstrated in realistic operating conditions. The work shifts from proving the concept to preparing for production.

TRL 8

Complete and qualified

The full system is complete and has been tested and qualified. The focus is production readiness, certification and first customers.

TRL 9

Proven in service

The system is in operational use. The focus is production capacity, commercial growth and entry into new markets.

In business terms, TRL 7–9 means the technology works and has been shown to work in realistic conditions. The remaining questions are commercial: who will buy it, who will build it at scale, how it is certified and financed, and which partners are needed to deliver it. DDTG concentrates its effort on those questions.

What we do

Eight ways DDTG works with a company

DDTG engages through the structure that fits the company and the opportunity. Several are often combined.

EQUITY

Strategic equity participation

Ownership positions in companies with credible commercial potential.

ACQUISITIONS

Acquisitions

Acquiring or combining businesses and capabilities that strengthen a technology position.

JOINT VENTURES

Joint ventures

Shared structures with technology developers and industrial partners.

INDUSTRY

Industrial cooperation

Manufacturing, integration and supply partnerships across Europe.

COMMERCIAL

Commercial development

Customer, channel and partner development that turns technology into revenue.

MARKETS

International market entry

Structured entry into European, NATO and allied markets.

CAPITAL

Investment introductions

Introducing companies to suitable investors and financial partners.

EXIT

Potential strategic exits

Strategic sale or other transactions where they serve the business and its owners.

How value is created

From technology to a business that can scale

DDTG's contribution is commercial, industrial and structural. It follows a consistent six-step approach, adapted to each opportunity.

Step 1

Identify

Source established technologies and companies through DDTG's European and Ukrainian networks.

Step 2

Evaluate

Assess maturity, team, commercial potential, ownership and integrity, using local due diligence where it matters.

Step 3

Structure

Agree corporate structure, governance, ownership and partnership terms that suit all parties.

Step 4

Partner

Bring in industrial, technology, commercial and financial partners around the opportunity.

Step 5

Commercialise

Build customer relationships, channels and production readiness.

Step 6

Scale

Enter new markets, expand capacity and, where appropriate, create strategic exit options.

  • Commercial development, market knowledge and relationships that a technology company often cannot build alone
  • Corporate structuring and governance suited to European industry, customers and investors
  • Industrial partnerships that connect technology to manufacturing and delivery capacity
  • Execution support from first introduction to signed agreement and beyond

Value is realised through the growth of the businesses DDTG participates in, and, where appropriate, through strategic transactions or exits.

Two divisions

Mature defence technologies, and startups and emerging technologies

The DDTG group is organised in two divisions. DDTG is the division for mature defence technologies at TRL 7–9. DDTGi is the startup division.

DDTG · TRL 7–9

Mature Defence Technologies

DDTG is the group's division for mature technologies and established companies at TRL 7–9, with credible commercial potential.

  • SHERSH
  • New partners will be added when agreements are signed
  • Strategic ownership, industrial partnerships and corporate development
  • Commercial growth, international market entry and potential exits

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DDTGi · Startups

Startups & Emerging Technologies

DDTGi stands for DDTG Incubator: the group's startup division and an incubation environment, though not a physical location. It is a partner to startups in the defence industry, especially Ukrainian startups, working with European and Ukrainian technology developers, industrial partners, research organisations and investors.

  • DreamSensor
  • WarTech Robotics and its joint ventures
  • ISRAN X1, directly under DDTGi
  • Venture building, validation, structuring and commercialisation

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The DDTG division

Focus and opportunities for new partnerships

DDTG focuses on mature technologies and established companies at TRL 7–9. The division currently comprises SHERSH Denmark and SHERSH LLC, where SHERSH Denmark owns 40% of SHERSH LLC.

  • New European and Ukrainian partners with technologies at TRL 7–9 are welcome to start a conversation about partnership.
  • Partners are presented on this site as part of the division once agreements are signed.
What DDTG is, and is not

An industrial and commercial partner, not a passive fund

  • DDTG is not a conventional venture capital fund. It participates actively in building and scaling businesses.
  • DDTG does not guarantee financing, procurement contracts, certification or exits. Each opportunity is assessed on its merits.
  • DDTG works openly with European companies and partners. Ukraine is an important advantage through the founder’s experience, local understanding and relationships, but not a limit on where DDTG looks.
Who we work with

A European network of partners

  • Defence technology companies
  • Industrial and manufacturing partners
  • Commercial partners
  • Technology development and integration partners
  • Joint venture partners
  • Investors and financial partners
  • Research, testing and validation organisations
  • Relevant defence industry ecosystems across Europe

Work With DDTG

If you are a technology company, an industrial or commercial partner or an investor, we would like to hear from you.