Insider Brief
- Quantum Systems raised €160M in Series C funding, led by Balderton Capital with participation from Airbus Defense and Space, Hensoldt, and others, bringing its total funding to €310M to scale global operations and advance AI-powered autonomous drone systems.
- The company’s combat-proven Vector AI platform provides real-time ISR in GPS-denied environments and is used by NATO-aligned forces and commercial clients in sectors like mining, agriculture, and infrastructure.
- With over 100% YoY revenue growth and 550 employees, Quantum Systems is positioning itself as Europe’s leader in dual-use aerial intelligence technology for defense and industry.
PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Systems — the leader in AI-powered aerial intelligence systems for defense, emergency services, and industry — has raised €160 million in new funding, led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Hensoldt, Airbus Defense and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG and existing investors, including HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Airbus Ventures, Porsche SE and Notion. The funding, which brings the total raised by the company to €310 million, will be used to accelerate global expansion, scale production, and advance the company’s autonomous drone systems, software and AI.
Founded in 2015 by a world-class team with experience in drones, robotics, and imagery collection, Quantum Systems is setting the benchmark for real-time aerial intelligence for governmental and commercial uses. Its family of modular, dual-use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) bring together the latest advances in eVTOL technology, AI, edge computing, and autonomy to help customers make better decisions, faster and more accurately.
Combat-proven and commercially applicable
Quantum Systems’ 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.
Since launching its flagship Vector platform in 2019, Quantum Systems has continuously innovated in response to the growing demands of its customers, and the shifting defence and business landscapes. Its latest iteration, Vector AI, debuted earlier this year and has already been combat-tested in Ukraine, offering real-time ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) capabilities in areas where GPS and communications aren’t available.
The new funding follows several years of exceeding 100% year-over-year revenue growth for the company, which now has 550 people across sites in Germany, Australia, Ukraine and Romania.
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“The need for sovereign, aerial intelligence has never been more pressing. Our systems, a powerful blend of hardware and software, are built for the realities of modern defense and security challenges — they are autonomous, interoperable, and proven under harsh conditions. With support from our new and existing investors, we are ready to become the European leader in robotised and AI-powered aerial intelligence solutions, providing both public and commercial customers with the high-quality, accurate data they need for daily decision making.”
— Florian Seibel, co-CEO and co-founder, Quantum Systems
“The successful completion of our C Series marks a significant milestone in our company’s history. This investment allows us to follow our vision. We will increase our global production capacity to meet the growing demand for our AI-powered drone systems and expand our market presence worldwide.”
— Sven Kruck, co-CEO, Quantum Systems
“We’re thrilled to partner with Florian, Sven, and their exceptional team as they redefine the standard for aerial intelligence. Quantum Systems has the technical excellence, strategic vision, and operational maturity to become a world leader in this critical category, and positively further both security and commercial objectives.”
— Rana Yared, General Partner, Balderton Capital
“Our investment underscores Hensoldt’s commitment to acting as a bridge-builder — linking established defence players with agile, next-generation startups to accelerate innovation and strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. The collaboration with Quantum Systems holds tremendous potential for the future of Software-Defined Defence and together, we will shape a new era of adaptive, modular defence systems that respond faster and more intelligently to modern operational requirements.”
— Oliver Dörre, CEO and Chariman of the Management Board, Hensoldt
“As we can see from ongoing conflicts, Europe’s security will depend on connected, interoperable and multi-domain defence solutions — and the ability to adapt the warfighting capabilities with the speed of relevance. Airbus pursues its mission to shape and lead an ecosystem of defence aerospace which provides such capabilities to our customer nations. Partnerships with nimble and competent companies like Quantum Systems are crucial elements to realize this joint vision, accelerating innovation in autonomous flight and crewed/uncrewed teaming.”
— Michael Schöllhorn, CEO, Airbus Defense and Space
