Berlin, October 25, 2023 – YPOG advised Quantum Systems on the €63.6 million Series B financing round. The financing round was led by HV Capital and DTCP, other investors are Project A, Thiel Capital, ScaleUp Fonds Bayern, Omnes Capital and Airbus Ventures.
Quantum Systems is thus the first European company to raise more than €100 million for dual-use technology; it intends to use this to further expand its global leadership position in the field of AI-assisted drone robotics.
The company recently secured a significant contract with the German Armed Forces for Vector reconnaissance drones, strengthening European security. Partnering with Airbus Defence and Space, backed by the German Ministry of Defense, Quantum Systems advances tactical drones with AI and swarming technologies. The company continues to support Ukraine through multiple deliveries of Vector drones, driving innovations in AI capabilities, endurance, and further system architecture integrations to battle management systems.
Quantum Systems is a global company, founded in 2015 and headquartered at Special Airport Oberpfaffenhofen, 20 km west of Munich, with business locations in the United States, Australia and Ukraine.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Co-Lead, Transactions), Associated Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Benjamin Ullrich (Co-Lead, Transactions), Partner, Berlin
Alexandra Steifensand (Transactions), Associate, Berlin/Hamburg
About Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, and the public sector.
For more information about Quantum-Systems visit www.quantum-systems.com.
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