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November 19, 2025

Drone maker Quantum Systems set to close €200m raise led by Balderton

The UK-based VC previously led the defence tech startup’s May funding round

Anne Sraders

2 min read

German autonomous drone maker Quantum Systems is nearing a close of a new fundraise of around €200m led by UK-based VC Balderton Capital, two sources tell Sifted. One of the sources said the total amount is not finalised yet. 

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Anne Sraders

Anne Sraders is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the VC industry and deeptech startups. She also writes Sifted's weekly VC newsletter Up Round. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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