Quantum Systems Secures €150M Financing Package From EIB and Major European Banks
•February 13, 2026
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Why It Matters
The financing signals strong EU commitment to sovereign defence technology and bolsters Europe’s competitive edge in the fast‑growing drone market.
Key Takeaways
- •€150 million package includes €70 million EIB loan.
- •Funding targets scaling production, AI, and European security.
- •Highlights public‑private financing model for defence‑critical tech.
- •Quantum’s growth follows €180 million Series C and acquisitions.
- •European drone market sees €28 million total in smaller rounds.
Pulse Analysis
Europe’s strategic push for autonomous aerial systems has accelerated as geopolitical tensions demand home‑grown capabilities. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) now sit at the intersection of defence, critical infrastructure protection, and commercial logistics, prompting policymakers to prioritize technological sovereignty. By channeling capital into firms that combine hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, the EU aims to reduce reliance on non‑European suppliers and create a resilient supply chain for next‑generation drones.
The €150 million package for Quantum Systems exemplifies a new financing model where multilateral institutions like the European Investment Bank collaborate with commercial banks to de‑risk large‑scale defence projects. Adjusted ESG frameworks have made it easier for banks to fund security‑relevant technologies without breaching sustainability mandates. The €70 million loan, complemented by equity and debt from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, provides the liquidity needed for factory expansion, talent acquisition, and rapid prototyping, while signaling to the market that public capital will back critical innovation.
For the broader European drone ecosystem, Quantum’s funding acts as a catalyst. Competitors such as Orbotix, Rift and Fuvex are raising smaller rounds, but the scale of this deal sets a benchmark for future investments. As NATO and EU members seek interoperable, NATO‑grade UAVs, firms with proven production capacity and AI integration are poised to capture sizable contracts. The infusion of capital not only accelerates Quantum’s growth trajectory but also reinforces Europe’s ambition to become a self‑sufficient leader in defence autonomy.
Deal Summary
Munich‑based Quantum Systems announced a €150 million financing package to fund its growth and industrial scaling in Europe. The package includes a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank and additional funding from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, combining debt and equity support. The deal aims to strengthen the company’s drone and AI capabilities amid rising competition.
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Source: EU-Startups
Quantum Systems, the Munich-based powerhouse of unmanned systems, announced a new financing package of a total value of €150 million to support their continued growth and industrial scaling in Europe.
The financing was supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB) who provided a €70 million loan, along with participation from Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW. It presented at a joint press conference at Quantum Systems’ headquarters in Gilching, ahead of the Munich Security Conference – in attendance was Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank.
“This financing is a strong vote of confidence in our company, technology, and our vision,” said Jonas Jarosch, Group CFO at Quantum Systems. “It enables us to scale responsibly while remaining firmly anchored in Europe. Security and technological sovereignty start with the ability to invest long-term in critical capabilities.”
Recent EU-Startups reporting highlights sustained investment across Europe’s drone, autonomy and DefenceTech ecosystem in 2025 and early 2026.
Elsewhere in the sector, Poland’s Orbotix raised €6.5 million to advance autonomous defence systems including drone swarming technologies, while France’s Rift secured €4.6 million to develop an on-demand aerial reconnaissance network. Spain’s Fuvex attracted €1.7 million to scale long-range autonomous aerial systems, and Denmark/Lithuania-based Monopulse received €1.12 million to expand NATO-grade UAV production capacity.
In Germany – the same home country as Quantum Systems – Energy Robotics raised €11.5 million to advance autonomous robot and drone inspection software, signalling domestic depth in autonomy technologies beyond pure defence applications. In the UK, Occam Industries secured €3 million to support frontline drone autonomy.
Excluding Quantum Systems’ new €150 million package, these disclosed rounds total approximately €28 million, illustrating a steady flow of capital into European unmanned and autonomous systems.
Within this context, Quantum Systems’ latest financing stands out both in scale and structure, reflecting growing alignment between public financial institutions and private lenders in supporting security-relevant and sovereignty-focused technologies across Europe.
“Drones and aerial intelligence are already indispensable for Europe’s security – from defending Ukraine to protecting critical infrastructure and borders. With this €70 million financing, the EIB is backing a European technology champion in Germany and showing how public and private finance can scale up Europe’s defence capabilities and better protect our citizens,” said Nadia Calviño.
Founded in 2015, Quantum Systems employs up to 1,000 people across Germany, Ukraine, the US, Australia, Romania the UK, and the Baltic states and continues its global growth in hardware, software, and AI across all domains.
This new financing comes amid a steady flow of activity for the german developer of unmaned systems. Following a €180 million Series C extension, an earlier €63.6 million Series B, and the acquisition and integration of AirRobot, Nordic Unmanned, and Spleenlab.
The financing reflects recent, targeted adjustments to ESG frameworks, enabling European banking to support security-relevant technologies more effectively.
The company says it sends a clear signal that technological resilience, security, and European sovereignty require not only innovation but also access to appropriate capital. The agreement underscores the growing recognition that critical security infrastructure must be financed within Europe to ensure long-term independence and stability.
“As a banking partner, we are delighted with the successful development of Quantum Systems, which we have been supporting since its early growth phase as its principal bank and also as its first lender,” says Michael Kotzbauer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors of Commerzbank AG.
The €70 million loan marks the EIB’s second investment in Quantum Systems, following its €10 million investment in June 2021, highlighting the bank’s sustained commitment to the company.
“This financing package sends a strong signal about Europe’s ability to develop and scale security relevant technologies with its own capital. At Deutsche Bank, we are committed to supporting companies like Quantum Systems as they expand critical capabilities responsibly – strengthening Europe’s industrial base and technological sovereignty for the long term,” adds Michael Diederich, Global Co-Head of Corporate Banking at Deutsche Bank.
The financing package will support Quantum Systems’ ongoing investments in technology, industrial capacity, and organisational growth, while reinforcing its commitment to European security, resilience, and long-term value creation.
“Through its Venture Tech Growth Financing program, KfW is backing Quantum Systems’ continued growth in Europe. By providing targeted growth capital – including equity via KfW Capital and debt – we are strengthening Europe’s technological resilience and contributing to security-relevant capabilities that are developed, financed, and anchored in Europe. This commitment is an essential building block for Europe’s sovereignty and its ability to act independently in a changing security environment,” shares Melanie Kehr, Member of the Executive Board of KfW.
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