Erin Hallock Joins NATO Innovation Fund to Bridge Venture Capital and Defense Tech

Erin Hallock has joined the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) as a Partner, bringing a strong background in venture capital and corporate innovation. Previously at bp Ventures, she helped scale technologies driving the energy transition and industrial transformation, focusing on areas where digital tools and deep tech could have real-world impact.

At NATO’s €1 billion multi-sovereign fund, Hallock will help identify and support startups developing frontier technologies essential to the alliance’s resilience — including AI, quantum computing, advanced materials, and autonomous systems. The NIF aims to strengthen NATO members’ technological edge while fostering collaboration between governments, startups, and investors.

Her appointment underscores the growing overlap between venture capital and defense innovation. With her cross-sector experience, Hallock is expected to guide the NIF in translating scientific advances into strategic capabilities, ensuring that breakthrough technologies serve both commercial and security purposes across the transatlantic ecosystem.

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