Quantum Systems raises €1.2 billion, €8 billion valuation

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems announced on Thursday, July 2, 2026, that it has raised 1.2 billion euros in a Series D funding round, more than doubling its valuation to approximately 8 billion euros. The investment marks one of the largest private funding rounds to date for a European defense technology company and underscores surging investor interest in autonomous military systems.

The funding round was co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus, and Advent, with participation from other institutional investors including Bond and Fidelity Management Research Company. Company executives said the capital will be used to scale production, expand its global manufacturing footprint, accelerate deliveries to allied nations, and further develop its AI-powered software platforms.

Founded in 2015 by aerospace engineers Florian Seibel, Armin Busse, and Tobias Kloss, the Munich-based company initially focused on commercial drones for agriculture and infrastructure inspection. The trajectory of the business shifted significantly following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as demand surged for adaptable drones that could support military operations. Quantum Systems is...