Quantum Systems Funding News- German Defencetech Quantum Systems Raises €160M Funding

The funding round was led by Balderton Capital, with support from Hensoldt, Airbus Defence and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG, and existing investors like HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Airbus Ventures, Porsche SE, and Notion.

Founded in 2015, the company was started by experts in drones, robotics, and image collection. Quantum Systems builds advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that can be used for both government and commercial purposes. Their drones use the latest technology—including AI, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), edge computing, and autonomy—to help users make faster and better decisions.

Florian Seibel, co-CEO and co-founder of Quantum Systems, said:

"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 defence 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.”

Sven Kruck, co-CEO of Quantum Systems, added:

"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".

Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital, said:

“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."

Oliver Dörre, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board at Hensoldt, said:

"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.”

According to Michael Schöllhorn, CEO of Airbus Defense and Space, partnerships with nimble and competent companies like Quantum Systems are crucial elements to accelerating innovation in autonomous flight and crewed/uncrewed teaming:

"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.”

Quantum Systems' drones are used by NATO-aligned forces in countries like Germany, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain.

After buying German drone company AirRobot in March, Quantum Systems became a top supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. It also entered the UK market by acquiring Nordic Unmanned UK, a global drone services company.

Besides defence, Quantum Systems also serves industries like mining, farming, and infrastructure by providing mapping drones. Some of its key customers include RocketDNA and India’s Department for Science and Technology.

Earlier this year, the company launched Vector AI, a new drone that’s already been used in combat in Ukraine. It can deliver real-time intelligence—even in places where GPS or communication signals are unavailable.

The new funding comes after several years of strong growth, with the company more than doubling its revenue each year. Quantum Systems now has 550 employees working across Germany, Australia, Ukraine, and Romania.

About Quantum System

Quantum Systems is a German company that focuses on collecting and analyzing data from the air. They build small drones (UAS) that can take off and land vertically using electric power (eVTOL), making them easy to use in many environments. Their drones are designed to work automatically, helping users gather and understand aerial data quickly and efficiently.