# Drones

The defence tech startups fundraising right now, according to VCs
Analysis
April 18, 2025
The defence tech startups fundraising right now, according to VCs
From demining to geospatial data, here are a handful of startups VCs say are in the market
Anne Sraders
What Germany’s new government means for defence startups: ‘I see a silver lining’
Analysis
February 26, 2025
What Germany’s new government means for defence startups: ‘I see a silver lining’
Some defence tech founders are cautiously optimistic about defence spending under the new government
Anne Sraders and Miriam Partington
Defence tech hackers all in on AI and drones at Munich hackathon as Europe faces moment of uncertainty
Analysis
February 17, 2025
Defence tech hackers all in on AI and drones at Munich hackathon as Europe faces moment of uncertainty
The four-day event, coinciding with the Munich Security Conference, comes as the US declares a more protectionist stance
Anne Sraders
What Helsing's move into drones means for European defence tech
Analysis
January 28, 2025
What Helsing's move into drones means for European defence tech
Following the German AI defence startup’s big move into hardware, here’s how VCs see the defence market shaping up
Anne Sraders
The European defence techs working with governments
Analysis
January 23, 2025
The European defence techs working with governments
Though still early innings for Europe’s defence techs, governments from the US to Latvia are partnering up with startups
Anne Sraders
Google alumni-founded drone startup Apian launches NHS blood delivery trial as sector hunts for commercial deals
Analysis
November 13, 2024
Google alumni-founded drone startup Apian launches NHS blood delivery trial as sector hunts for commercial deals
It’s the first time drone deliveries have been approved by the aviation regulator in London
Kai Nicol-Schwarz
What Trump’s second presidency could mean for European defence tech startups
Analysis
November 6, 2024
What Trump’s second presidency could mean for European defence tech startups
Trump secured the US presidency for his second term — here’s what investors think that could mean for defence startups
Anne Sraders
VCs ‘all have this FOMO now’, says founder of AI drone startup Quantum Systems and weapons startup Stark
Interview
July 2, 2024
VCs ‘all have this FOMO now’, says founder of AI drone startup Quantum Systems and weapons startup Stark
Florian Seibel, a German military vet, thinks there's hype around defence tech: "I could tell [some VCs] anything, and they would believe me. That is shocking to me"
Anne Sraders
Defence tech is all the rage but investors have their guard up
Analysis
March 6, 2024
Defence tech is all the rage but investors have their guard up
Top-down funding schemes are still not enough for LPs to overcome their ethical concerns
Cristina Gallardo
EU pushes to shield deeptech startups from Chinese takeovers
News
January 24, 2024
EU pushes to shield deeptech startups from Chinese takeovers
European Commission floats increasing EU funding for dual-use technologies
Cristina Gallardo
China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech
News
January 19, 2024
China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech
China makes “surprising” appearance at Spanish deeptech conference
Cristina Gallardo
Meet the 30 European deeptech startups picked for the Nato accelerator
News
November 30, 2023
Meet the 30 European deeptech startups picked for the Nato accelerator
These startups will initially receive a grant of €100k, with a possible €300k top-up
Cristina Gallardo and Zosia Wanat
‘Promising dynamics’ boosting Europe defence tech but role models still needed
News
October 5, 2023
‘Promising dynamics’ boosting Europe defence tech but role models still needed
Europe needs more founders of defence tech companies committed to scale
Cristina Gallardo
25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty
Analysis
September 26, 2023
25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty
Companies on our list have raised more than $100m from investors and are working on areas that will help Europe remain competitive
Cristina Gallardo
Who are the few 'real' defence investors in Europe? Sifted asked the experts
Analysis
February 23, 2023
Who are the few 'real' defence investors in Europe? Sifted asked the experts
17 European investors known to be doing defence investments
Mimi Billing
Sweden’s big 5G opportunity
Analysis
December 3, 2021
Sweden’s big 5G opportunity
5G could power over 5bn devices by 2030 — here are the Swedish companies pushing it forward
Sponsored by: Business Sweden
Hot curry delivered by drone — delicious or dangerous? Listen to The Sifted Podcast here
Podcast
November 19, 2021
Hot curry delivered by drone — delicious or dangerous? Listen to The Sifted Podcast here
Our first podcast episode is finally here… delivered by drone! Kind of.
The Sifted Podcast Team
These startups are creating drone swarms for the military
Analysis
August 10, 2021
These startups are creating drone swarms for the military
Insects, ghosts, manta rays, cobras — these are the new form factors for swarming drones and the startups creating them.
Freya Pratty and Kai Nicol-Schwarz
Manna raises $25m to prepare for big scale-up for drones in 2023
News
April 29, 2021
Manna raises $25m to prepare for big scale-up for drones in 2023
European regulators have given drone companies and investors a roadmap for launch
Maija Palmer
UK’s first flying taxi hub to be built in Coventry
News
January 28, 2021
UK’s first flying taxi hub to be built in Coventry
The UK government is backing the project, the latest sign that policymakers are willing to back the eVTOL industry.
Maija Palmer
11 winetech startups to know in France
Analysis
August 11, 2020
11 winetech startups to know in France
Think of this as Sifted’s wine tour, starting in Bordeaux. Here’s our list of up and coming winetech startups worth knowing, straight from the home of Château Margaux.
Marie Mawad in Paris
The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it
Analysis
July 30, 2020
The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it
Delair designs and builds ultra-high-end super expensive drones in France. They’re not for the average Joe.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Top 30 French tech influencers to follow on Twitter
Analysis
March 10, 2020
Top 30 French tech influencers to follow on Twitter
If you want to understand French tech and startups, you need to follow these Twitter accounts.
Marie Mawad in Paris
Manna raises $5.2m, plans to start delivering takeaways by drone in early 2020
News
December 18, 2019
Manna raises $5.2m, plans to start delivering takeaways by drone in early 2020
The Irish startup has backing from US investors and plans to launch services in Europe and the US
Maija Palmer

# Drones

The defence tech startups fundraising right now, according to VCs

What Germany’s new government means for defence startups: ‘I see a silver lining’

Defence tech hackers all in on AI and drones at Munich hackathon as Europe faces moment of uncertainty

What Helsing's move into drones means for European defence tech

The European defence techs working with governments

Google alumni-founded drone startup Apian launches NHS blood delivery trial as sector hunts for commercial deals

What Trump’s second presidency could mean for European defence tech startups

VCs ‘all have this FOMO now’, says founder of AI drone startup Quantum Systems and weapons startup Stark

Defence tech is all the rage but investors have their guard up

EU pushes to shield deeptech startups from Chinese takeovers

China launches charm offensive over Spain’s deeptech

Meet the 30 European deeptech startups picked for the Nato accelerator

‘Promising dynamics’ boosting Europe defence tech but role models still needed

​​25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty

Who are the few 'real' defence investors in Europe? Sifted asked the experts

Sweden’s big 5G opportunity

Hot curry delivered by drone — delicious or dangerous? Listen to The Sifted Podcast here

These startups are creating drone swarms for the military

Manna raises $25m to prepare for big scale-up for drones in 2023

UK’s first flying taxi hub to be built in Coventry

11 winetech startups to know in France

The €200,000 luxury drone and the startup behind it

Top 30 French tech influencers to follow on Twitter

Manna raises $5.2m, plans to start delivering takeaways by drone in early 2020

25 deeptech startups at the heart of Europe’s tech sovereignty