

Startup · Germany
Quantum Systems
HQ Gilching, GermanyFounded 20151001-5000 employees
Autonomous aircraft, ground and maritime systems, and software for reconnaissance and mission operations.
Products3
Newest unveiled first. Open a product for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Funding11 rounds · $1.48B + ~€423.6M
- Disclosed
- $1.48B + ~€423.6M
- Latest
- $1.20BSeries D · Jul 2, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Series D | $1.20B | $8.00B | Advent, Airbus, Blackstone, Noteus | Balderton, BOND, Fidelity Management & Research Company, HV Capital | Confirmed |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Debt | €150M | — | European Investment Bank | Deutsche Bank | Confirmed |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Series C | $209M | — | Balderton | — | Confirmed |
| May 6, 2025 | Series C | €160M | — | Balderton | Airbus, Airbus Ventures, Bullhound Capital, DTCP, Hensoldt AG, HV Capital, Omnes Capital, Project A | Confirmed |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Series B | ~€40.0M | — | Notion Capital, Porsche Automobil Holding SE | — | Confirmed |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Series B | €63.6M | — | DTCP, HV Capital | Airbus Ventures, Bayern Kapital, Omnes Capital, Project A, Thiel Capital | Confirmed |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Grant | $20.0M | — | U.S. Department of Defense | — | Confirmed |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Undisclosed | $17.5M | — | — | Project A | Reported |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Series A | $32.0M | — | Bayern Kapital | — | Confirmed |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Debt | €10.0M | — | European Investment Bank | — | Confirmed |
| 2021 | Undisclosed | Undisclosed | — | 10x Group | — | Reported |
- Series DLed by Advent, Airbus, Blackstone, NoteusWith Balderton, BOND, Fidelity Management & Research Company, HV CapitalValuation $8.00BConfirmed$1.20BJul 2, 2026
- €150MFeb 12, 2026
- $209MNov 27, 2025
- Series CLed by BaldertonWith Airbus, Airbus Ventures, Bullhound Capital, DTCP, Hensoldt AG, HV Capital, Omnes Capital, Project AConfirmed€160MMay 6, 2025
- ~€40.0MSep 24, 2024
- €63.6MOct 24, 2023
- $20.0MJun 16, 2023
- UndisclosedWith Project A$17.5MOct 17, 2022
- $32.0MJun 8, 2022
- €10.0MJul 27, 2021
- UndisclosedLed by 10x GroupUndisclosed2021
Totals add known amounts using recorded USD conversions where available; other currencies are shown separately. A ~ marks an estimated amount.
Portfolio1 company · 2 leads
| Company | Stage | Role | Announced | Round size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frontline Robotics | Strategic | Lead | Jul 16, 2025 | Undisclosed |
Frontline Robotics | Seed | Lead | Apr 16, 2025 | $800K |
- Strategic · Led the roundUndisclosedJul 16, 2025
- Seed · Led the round$800KApr 16, 2025
One row per round this investor joined. Round size is the whole round, not this investor's share.
Government awards & programs2 awards
Awards received2
| Announced | Award | Agency | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 15,000 interceptor drones for National Guard of Ukrainepress:quantum-systems:2026-03-23:ukraine-interceptors | — | Contract | — | Undisclosed | — | Reported |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Ukrainian order for Vector reconnaissance dronespress:quantum-systems:2022-08-01:ukraine-vector | — | Contract | — | Undisclosed | — | Reported |
- 15,000 interceptor drones for National Guard of UkraineMar 23, 2026 · ContractUndisclosed
- Ukrainian order for Vector reconnaissance dronesAug 1, 2022 · ContractUndisclosed
Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.
Supply chain1 customer · 1 facility
Customers1
| Customer | Supplies | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Guard of Ukraine | — | Order for 15,000 interceptor drones announced March 2026; delivery of the full quantity is not established. | Reported |
- Order for 15,000 interceptor drones announced March 2026; delivery of the full quantity is not established.
Facilities1
| Facility | Kind | Location | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine production facility | Factory | Ukraine | Operating · 2024 | Reported |
- Ukraine production facilityFactory · UkraineOperating · 2024Reported
People4
Hiring observations5 listings
Business Continuity Manager (m/f/d) ↗
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area · Full-time · Other
Availability unverified · Bright Data / LinkedIn
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Manager of Logistics (m/f/d) - Quantum Frontline Industries ↗
Gilching, Bavaria, Germany · Full-time · Other
Availability unverified · Bright Data / LinkedIn
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Product Marketing Manager Multi-Domain (m/f/d) ↗
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area · Full-time · Commercial
Availability unverified · Bright Data / LinkedIn
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Supply Chain Manager (m/f/d) ↗
Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany · Full-time · Other
Availability unverified · Bright Data / LinkedIn
Observed Oct 5, 2026
UXS Training & Demo Manager (m/f/d) ↗
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area · Full-time · Other
Availability unverified · Bright Data / LinkedIn
Observed Oct 5, 2026
A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.
Company metrics
Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.
- Oct 6, 2026NewsEuropean Security & DefenceQuantum Frontline Industries secures 2027 follow-on contract
- Oct 5, 2026News (high significance)Dr. WebIris-T und Abfangdrohnen: Diehl, Hensoldt und Quantum Systems schließen beim Merz-Besuch Verträge mit Kiew
- Oct 5, 2026News (high significance)Tech.euEuropean defencetech hits record $7.4B as investment nearly triples in 2026
- Sep 14, 2026CompanyQuantum SystemsQuantum Systems Launches Maritime Domain with Seavex and Subvex
- Jul 10, 2026CompanyQuantum SystemsQuantum Systems Expands to Estonia with Tallinn Office and SensusQ Acquisition
- Mar 23, 2026CompanyQuantum SystemsQuantum Systems to deliver Interceptor Drones to Ukraine
- Feb 24, 2025CompanyQuantum SystemsHigh-level Delegation Visits Quantum Systems Ukraine - Quantum Systems
Sources24
Profile1
- 1
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · country, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url
“{"company_size": "1,001-5,000 employees"}”
Products3
- 2
Supports System
“Smart short-range eVTOL sUAS”
- 3
Supports System
“Vector AI, the new iteration of combat-proven Vector eVTOL sUAS”
- 4
Quantum Systems · Supports Organization, System
“The software backbone that connects all our autonomous systems across domains”
Funding16
- 5
Quantum Systems · Jul 2, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount, Funding round · post money valuation usd
“**Munich, Germany – July 2, 2026** – Quantum Systems today announced the signing of its $1.2 billion Series D financing round, valuing the company at ~ $8 billion on a post-money basis. The round was co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent, and supported by a high-calibre syndicate of crossover and long-term institutional investors including BOND, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Wellington Management, A.P. Moller Holding, and Elephant Lake Ventures, as well as existing shareholders such as Balderton and HV Capital. The financing more than doubled Quantum Systems’ valuation, reflecting the company’s fast-growing revenue, demonstrated profitability, and category-defining market positioning with its multi-domain strategy.”
- 6
Reuters · Jul 2, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“it had raised $1.2 billion in fresh funding”
- 7CompanyQuantum Systems Secures New European Financing Package to Scale the Future of Unmanned Technologies
European Investment Bank · Feb 12, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount
“Together with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, the long-term debt financing totals €150 million.”
- 8
Quantum Systems · Nov 27, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“**Gilching, Germany– November 27, 2025** – Quantum Systems has tripled its valuation and raised €180 million in a Series C Extension led by Balderton Capital. This follows its €160 million Series C in May this year, bringing the total amount secured in 2025 to €340 million, which marks the largest private capital raise in Europe’s dual-use sector. This puts the company’s valuation above €3 billion.”
- 9
Reuters · Nov 27, 2025 · Supports Funding round
“has raised an additional 180 million euros ($208.67 million) in a new funding round, tripling its valuation to more than 3 billion euros”
- 10
Quantum Systems · May 6, 2025 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“***Munich, 6 May 2025: [Quantum Systems](https://quantum-systems.com/) –* 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.**”
- 11
FYB Financial Yearbook · Oct 2, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount
“With the additional funds of almost 40 million euros now raised”
- 12
Quantum Systems · Sep 24, 2024 · Supports Funding round
“This brings the total amount of Series B funding for the Munich-based drone pioneer to over €100 million. New lead investors are”
- 13
Quantum Systems · Oct 24, 2023 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount
“Quantum Systems secures €63.6 million in Series B funding round, led by HV Capital and DTCP”
- 14
Quantum Systems · Jun 16, 2023 · Supports Funding round · amount
“with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarding Quantum-Systems Inc. $20 million.”
- 15
DroneDJ · Oct 18, 2022 · Supports Funding round · amount
“has bagged $17.5 million in new funding from investors”
- 16CompanyPeter Thiel, Project A, and Sanno Capital invest in German Drone Robotics Leader Quantum-Systems
Quantum Systems · Oct 17, 2022 · Supports Funding round
“today announced the closing of a financing round with new investors Peter Thiel, Project A, and Sanno Capital.”
- 17
DroneDJ · Jun 9, 2022 · Supports Funding round
“The round was led by venture capital from Bayern Kapital”
- 18
Quantum Systems · Jun 8, 2022 · Supports Funding round · amount
“has completed its Series A funding rounds with a total of 32 million USD equity and venture debt.”
- 19
European Investment Bank · Jul 27, 2021 · Supports Funding round · amount
“have concluded a loan agreement of up to €10 million”
- 20
sUAS News · Supports Funding round
“today announced that it has closed an additional round of financing and raised an undisclosed amount from also Munich-based 10x Group”
Government2
- 21
Quantum Systems · Mar 23, 2026 · Supports Government award, Supply relationship
“Quantum Systems has been tasked to provide 15,000 interceptor drones to the National Guard of Ukraine.”
- 22
Supports Government award
“Munich-based drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems has received an order from Ukraine for the delivery of reconnaissance drones.”
Supply chain1
- 23
Quantum Systems · Apr 18, 2024 · Supports Facility
“Robert Habeck opened the new production facility of Quantum-Systems GmbH in Ukraine. The plant opening took place on 18 April”
People1
- 24
Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders
“{"founders": [{"id": "armin-busse-c82b", "type": "person", "value": "Armin Busse"}, {"id": "florian-seibel-af72", "type": "person", "value": "Florian Seibel"}, {"id": "dr-michael-kriegel", "type": "person", "value": "Michael Kriegel"}, {"id": "tobias-kloss-9d55", "type": "person", "value": "Tobias Kloss"}]}”
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