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Billion-euro funding round for Quantum Systems
With billion-euro funding, Quantum Systems is advancing the expansion of its autonomous systems. The company valuation is growing to approximately seven billion euros.

€150 million for Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems secures additional financing: The European Investment Bank as well as Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW provide capital worth €150 million for further growth and industrial scaling.

These Munich unicorns shape the startup scene in 2026
Munich remains a unicorn hotspot: based on a current evaluation of our Munich Startup Insights, we show you which startups have crossed the billion-euro valuation mark. Click through the unicorn gallery and discover the most exciting scaleups in the city right up to true icons of the scene.

Quantum Systems acquires Fernride and secures Bundeswehr contract
Defence tech company Quantum Systems is expanding its portfolio through the acquisition of Fernride and is simultaneously winning a major Bundeswehr contract. The combination of air and ground autonomy strengthens the Munich company’s position in the defence sector.

€340 million: Quantum Systems expands Series C
Quantum Systems significantly increases its valuation and receives a total of €340 million in 2025 – Europe’s largest dual-use financing to date. The Munich-based company plans further growth, technology expansion, and strategic acquisitions with this funding.

Quantum Systems partners with Planet Labs
Munich-based startup Quantum Systems will be collaborating with Planet Labs in the future. Together, they are developing a European information network that links satellite and drone data – for faster, more precise decision-making and greater security.

Quantum Systems acquires AI startup Spleenlab
The merger of both companies aims to expand Quantum Systems’s software expertise and accelerate product development.

Quantum Systems: Founder becomes BDLI startup representative
Florian Seibel, co-founder of Quantum Systems, becomes the new startup representative of the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI).

New Munich unicorn: Quantum Systems receives €160 million
The Munich-based drone startup Quantum Systems has completed a Series C financing round of €160 million and is becoming a new Munich unicorn. The capital will be used to drive forward international growth and technological development.

Quantum Systems acquires Airrobot
Quantum Systems has acquired Airrobot, the North Rhine-Westphalian drone company. With this strategic acquisition, the Munich-based defense tech company is expanding its product portfolio and securing technological sovereignty for the German Armed Forces and European partners. Airrobot will remain an independent company within the Quantum Systems group and work closely with the R&D team in Gilching.

Quantum Systems restructures leadership
The Munich drone startup Quantum Systems will now be led by a dual leadership structure. The new leadership structure is intended to further strengthen growth ambitions and technological excellence.

EFT Mobility receives investment from Quantum Systems
Munich drone manufacturer Quantum Systems invests in EFT Mobility and thereby acquires a majority stake in the developer of electric propulsion systems.