Quantum Systems, a defense technology startup specializing in the development of autonomous unmanned systems, has announced the successful raising of $1.2 billion in its Series D funding round.
The deal not only brings the German company's valuation to around $8 billion after investment, but also reflects an unprecedented wave of investment in the defense technology sector globally.
This move comes as major investment funds continuously seek opportunities in companies developing next-generation military technologies, particularly solutions utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous robots, and unmanned systems to meet the growing defense needs of many countries.
According to Quantum Systems, the new funding round was co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus, and Advent, with participation from a range of reputable investors such as Bond, Fidelity Management and Research Company, Balderton, and HV Capital.
The participation of many leading investment funds along with aerospace giant Airbus demonstrates the market's strong confidence in the company's long-term growth potential.
Quantum Systems is currently developing unmanned platforms that operate on land, in the air, and at sea.
The company's goal is to build an ecosystem of autonomous vehicles capable of coordinating with each other in real time, creating an intelligent and flexible combat network for modern militaries.
Florian Seibel, co-founder and co-CEO of Quantum Systems, believes the future of defense will be shaped by automated systems capable of coordinating operations across diverse environments.
According to him, modern warfare no longer depends entirely on traditional military platforms but will shift to networks of autonomous devices controlled by software and AI.
Quantum Systems aims to become the next generation of defense contractors capable of transforming the global defense industry.
The new funding will be used by Quantum Systems to increase production capacity, strengthen the supply chain, expand delivery capabilities to allied countries, and continue to invest heavily in software development, artificial intelligence, and next-generation autonomous technologies.
Investment in defense technology is accelerating rapidly worldwide . According to data from Dealroom, startups in this sector have raised $17.4 billion in the first half of this year alone, far exceeding the $11.2 billion target for the whole of 2025.
This is the highest figure ever recorded, reflecting a significant shift in how investors view the defense industry as a long-term growth sector.
The majority of the largest funding rounds remain concentrated in the US. In May, defense startup Anduril successfully raised $5 billion, while Saronic Technologies and Shield AI raised $1.8 billion and $2 billion respectively in March.
In Europe, the market also witnessed a strong boom. According to information published by the Financial Times in May, defense technology company Helsing was preparing to complete a funding round of approximately $1.2 billion with a valuation of up to $18 billion.
Meanwhile, startup Stark also successfully raised 500 million euros (approximately 572 million USD) in June, led by Sequoia Capital and Founders Fund of billionaire Peter Thiel.
(According to CNBC)
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