Hamburg, May 7, 2025 - YPOG has provided comprehensive legal advice to Bavarian aerial intelligence company Quantum Systems in connection with its €160 million Series C financing round. The round was led by Balderton Capital. Additional investors include Hensoldt, Airbus Defence and Space, Bullhound Capital, LP&E AG, as well as existing investors HV Capital, Project A, Peter Thiel, DTCP, Omnes Capital, Notion, and Porsche SE.
With this financing, Quantum Systems becomes the first officially confirmed unicorn in Germany in 2025. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gilching near Munich, the company has established itself as a leading provider of autonomous, AI-powered unmanned aerial systems. Quantum Systems stands not only for cutting-edge drone technology, but especially for its capabilities in aerial intelligence solutions. The company’s drones are used in both civilian and military contexts and are known for their modular design, operational flexibility, and resilience under extreme conditions.
The company has reported annual revenue growth of over 100 percent for several years. Through the acquisition of AirRobot from North Rhine-Westphalia and the UK entity of Norwegian drone company Nordic Unmanned, Quantum Systems has further expanded its strategic capabilities. Most recently, it secured two major contracts with the Spanish military and has become a primary supplier.
With the new capital, Quantum Systems aims to significantly scale its production capacity to meet rising global demand – particularly for drones equipped with artificial intelligence. In addition, the company is making significant investments in expansion into new markets, as well as in its software and AI development. The overarching goal: to become the leading European provider of modern, data-driven aerial intelligence.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Gerrit Breetholt (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
Miriam Peer (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
Laura Franke (Transactions), Senior Project Lawyer, Cologne
About Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems is a leading German manufacturer of AI-powered drone systems for both civilian and military applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered Gilching near Munich, the company employs around 550 people and operates internationally with locations in Australia, Ukraine, Romania, Spain, and the United States. Its customers include governments, defense ministries, public authorities, and private sector organizations around the world.
Further information: www.quantum-systems.com
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