Quantum Systems, a Gilching, Germany-based provider of aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry, raised €160m in funding.
The round, which brought total funding to €310m, was led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG, HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Airbus Ventures, Porsche SE and Notion.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations, its development efforts, and scale globally.
Founded in 2015 and by Sven Kruck and Florian Seibel, Quantum Systems provides modular, dual-use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that bring together the latest advances in eVTOL technology, AI, edge computing, and autonomy to help customers make decisions, faster and more accurately. Its drones and intelligence systems are currently used by NATO-aligned forces – including those in Germany, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand and Spain. Following the acquisition of Germany’s AirRobot in March, Quantum Systems is a tier-1 supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. More recently, the firm expanded into the UK market with the acquisition of Nordic Unmanned UK, a global provider of high-end drone products and services.
Commercial applications of Quantum Systems’ solutions include mapping drones across mining, agriculture, and infrastructure. Notable clients include RocketDNA and the Indian government’s Department for Science and Technology.
The company now has 550 people across sites in Germany, Australia, Ukraine and Romania.
FinSMEs
11/05/2025