This Quantum Systems company profile covers the company's valuation, revenue, funding rounds, investors and history. Quantum Systems works in defense technology, with a focus on reconnaissance drones. It was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Gilching, Germany. Its latest valuation on record is About US$8 billion (post-money) (July 2026). Every figure links to a public source, and anything the company hasn't disclosed is marked as such.
Revenue
| Metric | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | Company says it is profitable | July 2026 | Isradrone |
Funding history
| Date | Round | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Series D | US$1.2B | About US$8B | Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent (co-leads) | CNBC |
| Nov 2025 | Equity round | €180M | Above €3B | See source | TechCrunch |
Quantum Systems timeline
Key dates from the sources on this page, oldest first. Metric snapshots are listed after the funding events.
- 2015 — Quantum Systems is founded in Gilching by Florian Seibel (CEO).
- Nov 2025 — Equity round: €180M, valuing the company at Above €3B.
- Jul 2026 — Series D: US$1.2B, valuing the company at About US$8B. Investors: Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent (co-leads).
- July 2026 — Profitability: Company says it is profitable.
Investors
Overview
Quantum Systems makes drones for reconnaissance and surveillance, used mainly by militaries but also for mapping, agriculture and infrastructure inspection. Its best-known products combine the vertical take-off of a helicopter with the long flight time of a fixed-wing aircraft, so they can launch from small spaces and stay airborne for hours. Its drones have been used extensively by Ukraine's armed forces, which turned the company into one of Europe's most important defense suppliers.
Florian Seibel, a former German army helicopter pilot, founded Quantum Systems in 2015 near Munich, where it is headquartered in Gilching. He is also a prominent investor in other European defense startups. The company has production in Germany and Ukraine and has expanded to the US, the UK and Australia.
Products
- Vector: a modular reconnaissance drone that takes off vertically, flies like a plane for long periods and carries cameras and sensors. It's the system most associated with Ukraine.
- Twister: a newer drone designed for tactical reconnaissance with AI capabilities.
- Trinity: a mapping and surveying drone for commercial customers.
- Software and autonomy: onboard AI that helps drones identify objects and keep operating when signals are jammed.
Ukraine
Quantum Systems began supplying drones to Ukraine soon after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 and set up local production and maintenance there. The war has been a harsh test: drones face constant electronic jamming and rapid changes in tactics. Feedback from Ukrainian operators has driven fast product improvements, such as better resistance to jamming. That combat experience has become a major selling point with other militaries.
Business model
The company sells drone systems, spare parts, training and support to defense ministries and, to a lesser extent, commercial customers. Founder Florian Seibel has said the company is profitable, which is unusual for a fast-growing defense startup. It doesn't publish detailed revenue figures in the sources we used, so we show revenue as not disclosed.
Funding
- 2025: a round that valued the company at about €1 billion, followed in November 2025 by €180 million at a valuation above €3 billion.
- July 2026, Series D: US$1.2 billion at about US$8 billion post-money, co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent, including a small secondary portion.
The money is earmarked for international expansion, production capacity and acquisitions, with new or larger production in Germany, Ukraine, the US, the UK and NATO's eastern member states. Earlier investors include Balderton Capital and Bullhound Capital.
Competition
Quantum Systems competes with US drone makers such as AeroVironment, Skydio and Shield AI, European companies such as Tekever and Helsing, and many Ukrainian manufacturers that produce drones at scale. Its advantages are a proven product used in large numbers in combat, profitability and an expanding manufacturing footprint.
Quantum Systems at a glance
Quantum Systems is a German drone maker founded in 2015 by Florian Seibel and based in Gilching near Munich. Its Vector and Twister reconnaissance drones are widely used in Ukraine. It raised €180 million at a valuation above €3 billion in November 2025, and US$1.2 billion at about US$8 billion in July 2026, co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent. It says it is profitable.
Europe's defense boom
European defense spending has risen sharply since 2022, and governments have committed to further increases. A growing share of that money is going to drones, autonomy and software, areas where startups can compete with traditional defense companies. Quantum Systems, Helsing and Tekever have all raised large rounds at fast-rising valuations in 2026. Investors who once avoided defense now see it as a long-term growth market supported by government budgets. Our guide to defense tech startups covers the sector.
Manufacturing at scale
Modern conflicts consume drones in huge numbers. Ukraine has used millions of drones of various types, and militaries have learned that the ability to produce quickly and cheaply matters as much as sophistication. Quantum Systems' investment in factories across several countries reflects that lesson. Producing in multiple locations also helps it win contracts from governments that want local production for security and economic reasons.
Risks
- Dependence on one conflict: demand linked to Ukraine could change if the war ends or support shifts.
- Competition from low-cost producers: cheaper drones from Ukrainian and other makers could pressure prices.
- Export controls: sales to some countries require government approval.
- Rapid technology change: countermeasures evolve quickly, requiring constant product updates.
Questions for defense buyers
- How has the system performed under heavy jamming in real operations?
- Can it be produced and maintained locally?
- How quickly can software and sensors be updated as threats change?
Dual-use technology
Quantum Systems originally built drones for civilian uses such as surveying, mapping and agriculture, and still sells to those markets. Many of the same capabilities, long flight times, vertical take-off, high-quality sensors and autonomous navigation, are valuable to militaries. This "dual-use" heritage helped the company develop its technology before defense demand surged, and it gives it a commercial business that is less dependent on government budgets. European policymakers have increasingly encouraged dual-use companies, seeing them as a way to strengthen defense capabilities while supporting civilian innovation, and several EU funding programmes now support such firms.
The flip side is that defense now dominates the company's growth, and military customers bring different requirements: security clearances, export controls, ruggedised hardware and long-term support commitments. Balancing those demands with civilian product development is a challenge many dual-use companies face as they scale. Managing two quite different customer groups requires separate sales teams, product roadmaps and support processes, and many companies eventually choose to focus on one. For now, Quantum Systems has kept both, treating civilian mapping as a stable base and defense as its main engine of growth.
Upcoming milestones
Watch new production sites, large procurement contracts from NATO countries, acquisitions using its new capital, and any IPO plans.
What it means
Defense ministries gain a combat-proven European supplier. Founders can learn from the company's fast product iteration with frontline users. Investors should weigh profitability and growth against dependence on current conflicts.
Latest developments (October 2026)
Quantum Systems raised US$1.2 billion in a Series D on 2 July 2026 at about US$8 billion post-money, co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent, with Bond, Fidelity and Wellington, according to The Next Web. Revenue roughly doubled to about €300 million in 2025. Reports said a merger with drone maker Stark had been discussed and that the company could consider an IPO from 2027. See our defence tech guide.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the public sources below. Where sources disagreed, we used the company's own announcement or a primary news report. Private-company data changes; check the date beside each figure.
Frequently asked questions
What does Quantum Systems do?
Quantum Systems is a defense technology / reconnaissance drones company headquartered in Gilching, Germany. It was founded in 2015.
What is Quantum Systems's valuation?
Quantum Systems was valued at About US$8 billion (post-money) as of July 2026, according to CNBC. Private company valuations are set at funding rounds or share sales and can change significantly between them.
How much revenue does Quantum Systems make?
Quantum Systems is a private company and has not publicly disclosed its revenue. Figures on third-party sites are usually modelled estimates rather than numbers reported by the company.
What was Quantum Systems's latest funding round?
The most recent financing we have verified is a series d in Jul 2026: US$1.2B, at a valuation of About US$8B. Source: CNBC.
Who are Quantum Systems's investors?
Investors named in public announcements include Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus, Advent International, Balderton Capital and Bullhound Capital.
Who founded Quantum Systems?
Quantum Systems was founded in 2015 by Florian Seibel (CEO).
Is Quantum Systems a public company?
No. Quantum Systems is a private company (private, venture backed), so its shares are not traded on a stock exchange and it isn't required to publish its financial results.
Where is Quantum Systems headquartered?
Quantum Systems is headquartered in Gilching, Germany.