Palantir CEO Invests in New Defense Tech Venture by Ukraine’s Former Defense Minister
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) CEO Alex Karp has personally invested in a new defense technology startup founded by Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister who was dismissed earlier this year. The venture aims to commercialize wartime technologies developed during the conflict with Russia and will focus on battlefield robotics, jet-powered drones, and AI-guided missiles. Karp emphasized his long-term collaboration with Fedorov in a social media post, calling the project potentially transformative for global defense systems. However, neither Palantir nor Karp has disclosed investment amounts or the startup's name. The move is seen as a personal bet rather than an official corporate initiative from Palantir. The announcement coincides with strong financial performance by Palantir, which reported 93% year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 and raised its full-year guidance to $8.15–$8.16 billion. While the investment could open new business opportunities for Palantir through Fedorov's connections, it also carries political risks due to Fedorov’s public criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
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