Berlin, October 24, 2025 – YPOG has provided comprehensive legal advice to Quantum Systems on the acquisition of AI specialist Spleenlab. With this acquisition, Quantum Systems strengthens its technological foundation in artificial intelligence and positions itself strategically for the continued development of autonomous systems in defense technology.
Spleenlab, based in Thuringia, develops AI-powered software solutions for safe navigation and decision-making in autonomous aerial vehicles. By integrating Spleenlab’s technology, Quantum Systems expands its capabilities in edge AI and real-time data processing, further enhancing the performance and operational safety of its drone systems under demanding conditions.
“With the integration of Spleenlab’s proven VISIONAIRY® AI into Quantum Systems, we accelerate the transition from innovation to mission – enabling intelligent, software-defined unmanned systems and true multi-domain superiority,” said Martin Karkour, CRO of Quantum Systems GmbH.
YPOG has previously advised Quantum Systems on various acquisitions and financing rounds, most recently on its EUR 160 million Series C funding round in May 2025.
About Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems is a leading German manufacturer of civil and defense-oriented AI-powered drone systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, the company employs more than 700 people and operates internationally with locations in Australia, Ukraine, Romania, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Its customers include governments, defense ministries, civil authorities, and commercial enterprises worldwide.
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Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Benjamin Müller (Transactions), Senior Associate, Berlin
Miriam Peer (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
Dr. Malte Bergmann (Tax), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Jacob Schreiber (Tax), Senior Associate, München
Martin Acker (Tax), Associate, Hamburg
Dr. Benedikt Flöter (IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Berlin
Anna Eickmeier (IP/IT/Data Protection), Senior Associate, Berlin
Lea Ossmann-Magiera (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Berlin
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