

Startup · Germany
SE3 Labs
HQ Munich, GermanyFounded 202311-50 employees
AI-Powered Battlefield Intelligence.
Funding1 round · ~$6.3M
- Equity raised
- ~$6.3M
- Latest
- ~$6.3MSeed · Jun 26, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Seed | ~$6.3M | — | Lakestar | EWOR, Magnetic Capital, Plug and Play, SDAC Ventures, Seedcamp, Sequoia Scout, Twin Track Ventures, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators | Reported |
- SeedLed by LakestarWith EWOR, Magnetic Capital, Plug and Play, SDAC Ventures, Seedcamp, Sequoia Scout, Twin Track Ventures, UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators~$6.3MJun 26, 2026
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISR and targeting | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described only as AI-powered battlefield intelligence, which is military ISR software; the description is brief. | Reported |
| Military AI and autonomy | Developer | — | — | classify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described only as AI-powered battlefield intelligence, which is military ISR software; the description is brief. | Reported |
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described only as AI-powered battlefield intelligence, which is military ISR software; the description is brief.—Reported
- Developerclassify_sectors run 37, haiku, taxonomy 2026-10-18b: Described only as AI-powered battlefield intelligence, which is military ISR software; the description is brief.—Reported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People3
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Daniel Cremers | Founder |
| Lukas Koestler · LinkedIn ↗ | Founder |
| Simon Klenk · LinkedIn ↗ | Founder |
Hiring Observations5 observed listings
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Company Metrics
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Sources14
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Profile6
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European Commission · Supports Organization
“These are the 20 Start-ups and Scale-ups joining first EUDIS Business Accelerator … SE3Labs”
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Defence Finance Monitor · Supports Organization · name
“SE3 Labs is a Berlin-based deep-tech startup specializing in spatial AI – the fusion of advanced computer vision and machine”
- 3CompanyJoin the next cohort for the EU-wide Defence Business Accelerator powered by the European Commission
EUDIS Business Accelerator · Supports Organization
“The EUDIS Business Accelerator supports a cohort of 20 startups and scaleups”
- 4CompanyCohort
EUDIS Business Accelerator · Supports Organization
“SE3 Labs … AI-Powered Battlefield Intelligence”
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- 6CompanySE3 Labs
Supports Organization · name
“SE3 Labs Defence Company News Careers Contact Defence Company News Careers Contact Spatial understanding for autonomous systems Mission We build”
Funding2
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Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Funding round, Organization · ownership, Role · founders
“{"money_raised": {"currency": "EUR", "value": 5500000, "value_usd": 6265664}, "id": "se3-labs-b3ce-seed--7571b6d4", "uuid": "7571b6d4-ee10-4a8a-915f-02e0b32d724c", "image_id": "6f7fa4e111ef42f5bbced6936461ee42", "lead_investors": [{"image": "gxqbizhssgawjnsasdyt", "permalink": "lakestar", "name": "Lakestar"}], "title": "Seed Round - SE3 Labs"}”
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The SaaS News via Bright Data Web Unlocker · Supports Funding round
“Funding Date: June 26, 2026”
Other6
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · founded, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"company_size": "11-50 employees"}”
- 10DatabaseJoin Our Talent Pool — SE3 Labs
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "100837618", "company_name": "SE3 Labs", "company_url": "https://de.linkedin.com/company/se3-labs?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "9 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4346437888", "job_seniority_level": "Internship", "job_summary": "If you don’t see a current opening that fits your background, but you’re interested in working with SE3 Labs in the future, we invite you to join our Talent Pool. It’s the best way to stay connected and be considered for upcoming opportunities. What Is the Talent Pool? The SE3 Labs Talent Pool is a group of people who want to stay on our radar for future roles. It helps us connect with individuals who share our curiosity, values, and passion for building new technologies. When new positions become available, we look to our Talent Pool first. How Does It Work? Our Talent Pool is open to everyone. You can sign up at any time, and your profile will remain active for future searches. We regularly review submissions and reach out when there’s a match between your experience and our hiring needs. Will I Hear About New SE3 Labs Roles Early? Often, yes. We contact people in our Talent Pool before we post roles publicly. Joining gives you an early look at new opportunities and projects that fit your skills and interests. Do I Need to Be an Engineer to Join? No. Our work spans a wide variety of disciplines, and we welcome people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise. Whether you’re early in your career or highly experienced, you’re encouraged to register your interest. Can I Speak With Someone on the Team? We receive many applications and expressions of interest, so we can’t speak with everyone individually. If we see strong alignment, we’ll reach out directly to arrange a conversation. How to Join Click “Apply Here” , upload your resume, and share a few details about your background and interests. Once submitted, you’ll be part of our Talent Pool and we’ll be in touch when something relevant comes up. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Join Our Talent Pool", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:17.350Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "100837618", "company_name": "SE3 Labs", "company_url": "https://de.linkedin.com/company/se3-labs?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "7 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4378008848", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Role As Technical Project Manager at SE3, you will own end-to-end delivery across defence R&D programmes involving engineering teams, consortium partners and public-sector customers. You will drive execution from kickoff to final acceptance, maintain clarity on priorities and commitments across all workstreams, and ensure risks are visible and managed before they affect outcomes. This is a role with genuine delivery ownership and direct exposure to senior stakeholders at a company building some of the most advanced autonomous systems in Europe. Own project delivery from kickoff to final acceptance across scope, milestones, budget and quality Maintain the project roadmap and keep engineering, commercial and partner workstreams aligned on priorities and commitments Build and run the project operating rhythm: planning cadence, decision logs, change control and structured follow-through on actions and owners Represent SE3 in customer, partner and consortium meetings with clear, credible communication Identify and manage risks and dependencies proactively, bringing structured options and trade-offs to programme leadership before issues affect delivery Develop governance frameworks and delivery playbooks that allow SE3 to run multiple concurrent programmes with consistency and speed Your profile A degree in Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or an adjacent MINT discipline 3+ years of professional experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical programmes; a consulting background in defence or regulated environments is strongly preferred Hands-on experience with defence or public-sector programmes, EU-funded R&D, consortium structures Strong documentation skills Native-level German and full professional fluency in English, written and spoken Given the nature of SE3's work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and hold the security clearance required for this role. What We Value Ownership: take responsibility for outcomes and remove obstacles to delivery without requiring direction Execution: convert discussions into clear decisions, decisions into deliverables High standards: hold yourself and the team to a consistently high standard of work Perks & Benefits 31 paid days off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off Well-being access: free membership to gyms, yoga and wellness through EGYM Wellpass Team offsites: 2 company retreats per year About SE3 SE3 Labs develops foundational Spatial AI technology for autonomous systems. The software processes sensor data in real time into a three-dimensional operational picture, synchronised across all platforms. Operators command the entire fleet using natural language. One operator, many systems, maximum effect. We combine deep scientific expertise, grounded in over a decade of leading research in AI and computer vision, with a clear focus on building systems that are proven in real-world environments. Equal opportunity SE3 is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Technical Project Manager", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:19.365Z"}”
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LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "100837618", "company_name": "SE3 Labs", "company_url": "https://de.linkedin.com/company/se3-labs?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Erding, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "5 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4403104381", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "Own the low-level software layer of our autonomy platform across drones, payload and ground systems. Your work defines the fieldability, robustness and performance of our core product. About SE3 SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense. Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for a skilled, hands-on embedded engineer who’s ready to power the foundation of these systems and have them communicate, update and perform reliably in the real world. About The Role As Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer, you’ll own the low-level software foundation across our embedded platforms - from bring-up and driver development to deployment tooling and in-field update infrastructure. You’ll work across diverse compute platforms, enabling new sensors, cameras, AI accelerators and networked peripherals and turning prototypes into robust, fieldable systems. This is a hands-on, on-site role in our prototyping and test space, with optional travel for field trials and partner testing. You’ll work closely with our hardware design and testing teams while collaborating with our world-class AI software team to ship vertically integrated solutions fast. Your contributions will directly shape system architecture and hardware design, and the systems you support will move quickly from bench to real-world testing and front-line deployment at scale reshaping Europe's defense capability. What You’ll Work On Requirements & Bring-Up: Translate system needs into low-level software architecture and bring new boards and subsystems to life across Jetson, Arm and STM32 platforms Drivers & Interfaces: Develop and maintain drivers and hardware-facing software for sensors, cameras, AI accelerators and communication networks Kernel & System Layer: Work across embedded Linux, kernel and device-tree configuration, BSP-level integration and board bring-up to create stable, maintainable foundations Flash, Boot & Deploy: Build and refine flashing, booting and serial deployment tooling for development, production, update and recovery workflows Troubleshoot & Iterate: Debug on the bench, isolate failures fast, improve performance and stability, iterate until systems are ready for field use Integrate & Maintain: Support system integration across aircraft platforms, work closely with hardware engineers and continuously improve performance, reliability and long-term maintainability Your Profile M.Sc. or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Embedded Systems or a related field You bring 2+ years of hands-on experience in low-level software or firmware development for embedded systems; we’re equally interested and will reward more senior engineers who want to work deeply hands-on You’re strong in C and Python and comfortable shipping real systems on embedded Linux in robotics, automotive or other hardware-adjacent environments You have practical experience with hardware interfaces and protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet and MIPI-based camera interfaces. You’re comfortable with board bring-up, serial consoles, flashing workflows, boot issues, hardware-near debugging and systematic troubleshooting on real hardware You know how to make software not just functional, but deployable, maintainable and robust under real-world conditions You know how to validate low-level software on real hardware through structured debugging, integration testing and release-oriented validation. Most importantly, you’re structured, fast-moving and mission-driven. You don’t wait for perfect specs but take ownership and iterate until it works You thrive in a high-impact startup environment and are comfortable with a demanding execution pace, including sustained high intensity around critical milestones Especially Valued Bonus Skills Experience with secure boot, signed update systems, rollback and recovery strategies, or other security-critical deployment infrastructure Yocto-based build systems, custom Linux image creation, and U-Boot Experience with ROS and related robotics middleware is a plus Camera bring-up and Linux media pipelines, including GStreamer Experience integrating AI accelerators or other high-performance compute peripherals Experience with UAVs, robotics, defense systems or other hardware that gets tested outside the lab Perks & Benefits Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge Real Ownership: Get early, real stock to participate directly in SE3’s growth 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy, Greece and Spain Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth Our Process Intro Call (20 min): Let’s get to know each other (conducted by Michael, our Chief of Staff) Technical Interview (45 min): (with Siva, Computer Vision Engineer) Onsite Trial/Case (1.5 hrs): We’ll bring up and troubleshoot something together, just like on the job (together with our Hardware Team) Team Dinner/Lunch: See if it’s a culture fit on both sides (can be integrated into the Onsite to accommodate long journeys) Show more Show less", "job_title": "Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:17.011Z"}”
- 13DatabaseWorkplace Manager — SE3 Labs
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "100837618", "company_name": "SE3 Labs", "company_url": "https://de.linkedin.com/company/se3-labs?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Erding, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "2 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4445222945", "job_seniority_level": "Entry level", "job_summary": "About SE3 SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models (LLMs). We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defense. Now, we’re building the physical platform to bring Spatial AI to life. That means high-performance, real-world robotic systems (starting with UAVs) and we’re looking for a hands-on workplace manager who’s ready to own hands-on operations at SE3. About The Role As workplace manager at SE3 Labs, you will be the operational backbone that keeps our fast-moving company running smoothly. You will own core administrative processes across multiple offices and functions (e.g. finance, people operations, workplace operations, procurement), support leadership in day-to-day operations, and ensure that the team can work with focus and speed. You are in charge of building the execution functions with the leadership around the company. You will work closely with Michael (Chief of Staff) , gaining insight into how a deep-tech company operates from the inside. Your Responsibilities Own daily administrative workflows: You are in charge of keeping the operational side of the business up and running together with the leadership. Coordinate logistics between our Munich office and testing facilities: You ensure smooth operational processes for hardware, equipment, and prototypes delivery. Plan and execute team events and offsites: You play a vital organisational part for the team culture by planning and organising the team events. You will build the execution machinery to make it happen. Sparrings partner for all departments: We are building an AI-first company, your input on operations across functions serves as valuable starting point to automate and enhance all functions to the max with AI. Special operational projects: You make sure that operationally opening new offices runs smoothly across Europe. Furthermore, you support with coordination and logistics of national and international military exercise participations and testing campaigns. Unbounded responsibilities: If you see critical things not happening, you take additional responsibility and make sure nothing falls under the table. What You Bring Must have: Native German and strong conversational English. Exceptional attention to detail and a structured, reliable way of solving problems. A hands-on execution mindset: you enjoy getting things done and keeping core processes running. Proactiveness and ownership: you see what needs to be done and drive it end-to-end without being asked twice. A positive, energetic attitude and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-growing scale-up environment. Perks & Benefits 31 days of paid leave: We offer 30 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Team activities: We organize at least 2x company offsite per year. The last one was at ECCV in Milan and the next one will be in Greece. Fitness and Well-Being: Through our partner E-GYM Wellpass, we offer you access to a comprehensive fitness program — including premium gyms, climbing, and much more. Process Intro Call (virtual, 30 minutes with our Founder's Associate): This is our chance to get to know each other. We’ll discuss your background, your motivations, and why you’re interested in SE3 Labs. You’ll also learn more about our mission, the role, and the team. 2nd Interview (virtual, 30 minutes with Michael, Chief of Staff): During this call, we dive a little deeper on the role and our Chief of Staff also wants to get to know you personally Onsite visit: Here, we will go through some responsibilities together as we want to understand how you approach them Dinner/lunch (in person): We would love to get to know you in person and tell you about how we work at SE3. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Workplace Manager", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:18.516Z"}”
- 14DatabaseStaff Perception — SE3 Labs
LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing
“{"company_id": "100837618", "company_name": "SE3 Labs", "company_url": "https://de.linkedin.com/company/se3-labs?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Munich, Bavaria, Germany", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4475019586", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Join SE3 Labs as Staff Computer Vision Engineer - Perception Take on SE3's hardest perception problems as a hands-on technical leader, and ship systems that work on real missions. About SE3 SE3 Labs builds spatial intelligence and autonomy software for unmanned systems. We combine 3D computer vision, state estimation and AI to help autonomous platforms perceive their surroundings, know where they are and operate when GPS and other sensors become unreliable. Defence is a core application of our work today. We are growing to a team of 100+ people. Join at a stage where you can shape our Perception team , help build the team and grow your responsibilities as the company expands. Our founding team's research has received more than 90,000 citations. You will work closely with technical founders and engineers with deep experience in computer vision and autonomous systems, turning that research depth into systems that work in the field. About The Role As Staff Computer Vision Engineer - Perception , you'll set technical direction for SE3's perception stack across object detection, tracking, semantic segmentation and depth estimation, and spend around 80% of your time building it yourself. You'll work closely with our perception lead, founders and autonomy engineers, shaping architecture and core algorithmic decisions without people-management responsibility. Your work moves from recorded data to field trials and determines how well our platforms understand their surroundings. What You’ll Work On Architecture & Algorithms: Shape the architecture of the perception stack and drive core algorithmic decisions together with the team lead. Detection & Tracking: Build object detection and multi-object tracking that stay reliable on real mission data. Segmentation & Depth: Develop semantic segmentation and depth estimation that give downstream autonomy a dependable picture of the scene. Evaluation & Replay: Design the evaluation and replay loop so the team iterates mostly on recorded data, with clear metrics, benchmark datasets and regression tests. Real-World Deployment: Optimize models for onboard compute and take them through field trials until they work under real operating conditions. Technical Roadmap: Contribute to the perception roadmap by identifying the problems that matter most for field performance. Technical Leadership: Raise the engineering bar through design and code reviews, and mentor engineers by example. Your Profile You take ownership of hard problems and want to solve them hands-on, spending most of your time designing, coding and testing. You hold a Ph.D. with 3+ years of industry experience, or an M.Sc. with 6+ years, in Computer Vision, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field. You have a proven record of building perception systems that shipped and worked in the real world, in robotics, autonomous driving, AR/VR, drones or adjacent domains. You bring deep expertise across modern perception, including object detection, tracking, segmentation and depth estimation, and you base design decisions on evaluation data. You lead through technical influence, setting direction, reviewing designs and helping others grow, without needing a management role. You speak fluent English; German is a plus. Given the nature of SE3's work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to work on defence-related projects and, where required, obtain the relevant security clearance. Especially Valued Bonus Skills Publications at CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS or similar venues. Contributions to well-used open-source computer vision or robotics projects. Academic research or teaching experience alongside industry work. Deploying models on real-time, resource-constrained compute such as Jetson-class platforms. Field experience with UAVs or other robots that get tested outside the lab. Perks & Benefits Real Ownership: Participate in SE3’s growth through our employee participation programme Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth Our Process Intro Call (30 min): Let’s get to know each other Coding / Algorithm Interview: (90 min): We work through a practical perception, estimation, or robotics software problem together Technical Interview (1 hr): We dive into perception systems you have built and shipped, the hardest technical decisions you have made and how you raise the bar for a team. Team Dinner / Lunch: Meet the team and see whether it is a strong fit on both sides. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Staff Perception", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:17.835Z"}”
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