our team bring battle-tested experience from defence, and impactful work in the private sector, to support high-potential startups turn their bold ideas into mission-critical innovations.

Meet the Team

  • Luke Parker

    Co-Founder of Ante-Bellum

    Delivery Executive with Google Cloud Public Sector and former British Army engineering and intelligence officer

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  • Jake Ardley

    Co-Founder of Ante-Bellum

    Experienced management consultant and former British Army logistics officer

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Every great defence innovation begins with a mission.

We're here to back high-potential startups with the capital, expertise, and strategic guidance they need to turn groundbreaking ideas into mission-ready solutions.

Together, we’re not just building businesses;

we’re forging the future of national security.