Quantum Systems Raises €180 Million, Triples Valuation to Over €3 Billion
German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems announced that it has raised an additional €180 million (approximately $209 million) in a new funding round, tripling its valuation to more than €3 billion ($3.5 billion) as of November 2025.
Company Overview and Growth
- Founded in 2015 by aerospace engineers Florian Seibel, Armin Busse, and Tobias Kloss.
- Initially focused on civilian applications such as farmland mapping and construction site scanning.
- Shifted focus to dual-use drones serving both commercial industries and government missions after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Technological Edge and Products
Quantum Systems combines advanced hardware with AI-driven software, creating drones with high autonomy and edge computing capabilities that can operate reliably in complex and contested environments.
- The latest drone platform, Jaeger, is designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones while maintaining safeguards for civilian airspace.
- The company’s drones operate in resilient communication networks with onboard intelligence.
Strategic Importance and Market Position
Quantum Systems has become central to Europe’s growing defense technology sector, supported by prominent investors such as Peter Thiel’s Thiel Capital, Balderton Capital, Porsche SE, Airbus Ventures, and others.
- The startup is involved in producing drones for Ukrainian forces for surveillance and targeting and has established two production facilities in Ukraine, with plans to double capacity in 2025.
- It has deployed equipment for environmental monitoring at Chernobyl and strengthened partnerships with the German Bundeswehr and Airbus Defence and Space.
- In July 2024, Quantum Systems acquired a 10% stake in Ukrainian drone company Frontline, with the option to increase this to 25%.
Future Plans and Financial Outlook
- New funds will expand manufacturing capacity and support acquisitions in sensor technology and autonomy startups.
- Focus on deepening AI and robotics capabilities embedded in their drone systems.
- Projected revenue growth to €300 million in 2025 and over €500 million in 2026.
- Possible additional funding round and potential initial public offering (IPO) anticipated in 2026.
Significance for European Security
As Europe reshapes its security strategies, Quantum Systems positions itself not just as a drone manufacturer but as a critical player in how countries monitor and protect their airspace with AI-powered autonomous aerial systems, marking it an important infrastructure asset in modern defense and surveillance.
Focus on deepening AI and robotics capabilities embedded in their drone systems.
Focus on deepening AI and robotics capabilities embedded in their drone systems.
