Palantir’s Karp Will Back Startup by Ex-Ukraine Defense Chief

Alex Karp, Palantir Technologies Inc.’s chief executive officer, is set to become the first major investor in a defense technology company proposed by Ukraine’s former defense minister as the country continues to battle invading Russian forces.

Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's tech-savvy former defence minister who was dismissed in July.

Mykhailo Fedorov and Palantir CEO Alex Karp Danylo Antoniuk/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images; Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense tech startup after his ouster this summer. Palantir CEO Alex Karp will be the new company's first lead investor. Fedorov says the co

Former Ukraine defence chief Fedorov launches firm with Palantir's CEO  euractiv.com

Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Tuesday, Sept. 1, that he held meetings in Washington with US investors and venture funds to seek support for a new defense technology investment fund. Palantir CEO, Alex Karp, will become the first key investor, Fedorov says.