“At Legate, we partner with breakthrough products in defence technology and give them what they need to reach the front line. Capital, capability, and conviction.”
ABOUT
Accelerating Proven, Battle-Ready Innovation
We fuse military insight with commercial discipline to bring mission-critical technologies from proven prototype to frontline deployment.
ABOUT
Accelerating Proven, Battle-Ready Innovation
We fuse military insight with commercial discipline to bring mission-critical technologies from proven prototype to frontline deployment.
Why We Exist
Battlefield technology evolves in months — not years. Yet traditional defence procurement still moves at a peacetime pace. With shifting alliances and rising threats, NATO nations can no longer afford delay.
Founded by leaders in Government, military, strategy, finance, and innovation, Legate brings together decades of real-world experience to redefine how next-generation defence capability is delivered.
Legate exists to close that gap — transforming bold ideas into pre-vetted, mission-ready capabilities at speed.
We’ve reimagined the defence innovation process to move faster, smarter, and with less risk.
Accelerate Innovation
From prototype to deployment in record time.
Strengthen Readiness
Expert-led validation for battlefield effectiveness.
Accelerate Innovation
From prototype to deployment in record time.
De-risk Investment
clear oversight for financial partners and government buyers.
De-risk Investment
clear oversight for financial partners and government buyers.
Strengthen Readiness
Expert-led validation for battlefield effectiveness.
Empower Innovators
Strategic, financial, and operational support for SMEs.
Empower Innovators
Strategic, financial, and operational support for SMEs.
LOCATIONS
Our Reach is International
Our network spans the markets that matter most to allied defense and infrastructure. From NATO's eastern flank to the Gulf, each hub gives innovators direct access to government customers, local partners, and the relationships needed to win.
LOCATIONS
Our Reach is International
Our network spans the markets that matter most to allied defense and infrastructure. From NATO's eastern flank to the Gulf, each hub gives innovators direct access to government customers, local partners, and the relationships needed to win.
International Hubs
James Langford, Co-Founder, Legate Technologies
As Legate's global headquarters, London leads deal screening and investment structuring, connecting innovators to UK, European, and allied government markets.
Brandy Foster, President & CEO, Mintovate Technologies
Brandy identifies and vets breakthrough U.S. defence and security innovations, channelling proven technologies into Legate's screening process for global deployment.
Boaz Toshav, Country Representative
Boaz sources and screens breakthrough Israeli defence and security technologies, bringing proven innovations from one of the world's leading defence ecosystems into Legate's pipeline.
James Langford, Co-Founder, Legate Technologies
Splitting his time between London and Dubai, James leads Legate's Gulf presence, positioning defence and infrastructure technologies with government and private sector partners across the UAE and wider region.
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Legate's core manufacturing hub, where licensed defence IP is built at scale in Lithuanian factories, supported by strong government to government relationships on NATO's eastern flank.
Valdis Libans, Country Representative
Valdis sources and screens breakthrough Latvian defence and dual use technologies, advancing Baltic innovation into Legate's pipeline for allied market deployment.
Lucia Polackova, Country Representative
Lucia sources and screens breakthrough Czech and Central European defence technologies, advancing industrial innovation into Legate's pipeline for allied market deployment.
Lucia Polackova, Country Representative
Lucia extends Legate's reach into Slovak defence modernisation, connecting infrastructure resilience innovators to allied government and industrial partners.
Country Representative to be confirmed
Estonia's Country Representative connects Legate to breakthrough cyber defence and digital infrastructure innovation, sourcing technologies from one of Europe's most advanced tech ecosystems for Legate's pipeline.
MISSION
Empowering Innovation at Scale
Many defence technology firms create world-class products but struggle to scale. Whether due to limited production capacity, funding constraints, or complex market entry challenges, too many promising innovations fail to reach their potential.
MISSION
Empowering Innovation at Scale
Many defence technology firms create world-class products but struggle to scale. Whether due to limited production capacity, funding constraints, or complex market entry challenges, too many promising innovations fail to reach their potential.
Strategic Partnership
We acquire and partner with companies developing breakthrough defence technologies, providing the capital and structure required for sustainable growth.
Strategic Partnership
We acquire and partner with companies developing breakthrough defence technologies, providing the capital and structure required for sustainable growth.
Operational Acceleration
Our experts streamline manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and implement production systems that ensure readiness for scale and delivery.
Operational Acceleration
Our experts streamline manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and implement production systems that ensure readiness for scale and delivery.
Global Market Access
Legate connects innovators directly with government buyers, prime contractors, and export partners — turning potential into procurement.
Global Market Access
Legate connects innovators directly with government buyers, prime contractors, and export partners — turning potential into procurement.
Sustained Partnership
Beyond funding, we provide long-term strategic guidance, compliance oversight, and board-level support to ensure enduring success.
Sustained Partnership
Beyond funding, we provide long-term strategic guidance, compliance oversight, and board-level support to ensure enduring success.
PROCESS
How it Works
The pathway from innovation, financial partnership to market
PROCESS
How it Works
The pathway from innovation, financial partnership to market
Apply through the Legate Portal.
NDA ensures confidentiality.
AI and experts assess eligibility.
Complete secure questionnaire.
Verify readiness and compliance.
Expert panel reviews submissions.
Receive financial offer and join SPV.
Product gains Legate-approved status.
Financial partners review and confirm selection.
Governments access vetted products.
Each held in funded NewCo SJV.
Contracts awarded for deployment.
Apply through the Legate Portal.
NDA ensures confidentiality.
AI and experts assess eligibility.
Complete secure questionnaire.
Verify readiness and compliance.
Expert panel reviews submissions.
Receive financial offer and join SPV.
Product gains Legate-approved status.
Financial partners review and confirm selection.
Governments access vetted products.
Each held in funded NewCo SJV.
Contracts awarded for deployment.
TEAM
Founders
The architects behind Legate — bringing decades of operational, financial, and defence expertise.
Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson
Global strategist and diplomat trusted at the highest levels of government.
Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson
Global strategist and diplomat trusted at the highest levels of government.
Ambassador Mitchell Reiss (ret.)
Presidential advisor, crisis negotiator, and global strategy leader.
Dr. Ramin Wali
Where finance, defence mediation, and security strategy converge.
Dr. Ramin Wali
Where finance, defence mediation, and security strategy converge.
James Langford
Defence Entrepreneur & Geo-Political Expert. Adviser in High-Risk Markets
James Langford
Defence Entrepreneur & Geo-Political Expert. Adviser in High-Risk Markets
Experts
A network of specialists providing technical, financial, and strategic insight across every mission domain.
CONTACT
Get in Touch
Whether you’re an innovator, potential financial partner, or procuring, we’d be glad to connect
CONTACT
Get in Touch
Whether you’re an innovator, potential financial partner, or procuring, we’d be glad to connect
Feel free to email us if you have any questions or need more details.
contact@legatetechnologies.com
Feel free to email us if you have any questions or need more details.
contact@legatetechnologies.com