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July 14, 2026

Exclusive: Defence tech Project Q lands €15m Series A 11 months after last raise

Expeditions led the round, which also included German defence specialist Hensoldt and VC Heliad

Tom Nugent

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German defence tech Project Q has raised a €15m Series A just 11 months after announcing its last round.

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Tom Nugent

Tom Nugent is Sifted’s managing editor. He covers university spinouts and robotics. Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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