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August 22, 2025

Quantum Systems CEO Florian Seibel: ‘Having a dictator has advantages’

The defence tech unicorn founder on why Europe could do with more long-term planning and what happens post-Ukraine

Amy Lewin

1 min read

Germany-based defence tech Quantum Systems is one of Europe's leading makers of military drones, having completed thousands of missions in Ukraine and signed contracts with governments around the world. The company raised a €160m Series C in May 2025, hitting unicorn status, and is seeing its revenue double year on year.

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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