Munich-based autonomous drone maker Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion in a Series D funding round, valuing the company at $8 billion, the company announced on July 2. The round was co-led by Blackstone, Airbus SE, Noteus, and Advent, with participation from existing investors Balderton Capital and HV Capital.
Quantum Systems, founded in 2015, specializes in autonomous unmanned aerial and land drones. The company recently unveiled a larger aircraft and is expanding into maritime drones. During a press conference, CFO Jonas Jarosch said the fundraise focused on international investors from Asia and the US to support Quantum’s strategy of becoming a global leader based in Europe. The company is also considering a merger with German strike drones startup Stark, founded by Quantum’s co-CEO Florian Seibel in 2024.
The $1.2 billion injection will provide Quantum Systems with additional options amid increased activity in the defense market. The company aims to leverage its expanded capital to accelerate growth and innovation, including plans hinted at for humanoid robots later this year. This funding round is one of the largest in the autonomous drone sector, reflecting growing investor interest in defense and robotics technologies.
Quantum Systems’ next steps include advancing its product lineup across aerial, land, and maritime domains, with a potential merger with Stark still under consideration. The company’s CFO emphasized the diverse investor base and the strategic intent to scale internationally, positioning Quantum Systems as a key player in defense technology innovation.