Overview
- Quantum disclosed the $1.2 billion financing on Thursday, more than doubling its value to roughly $8 billion and marking one of Europe’s largest defence‑tech rounds.
- Major strategic and financial backers named include Blackstone, Airbus, Advent and Noteus along with global investment firms and existing VC investors.
- Company leaders say the funds will expand manufacturing and supply chains, support international production sites and convert research work into scalable hardware.
- Quantum reported about €300 million in revenue last year and says it is profitable, and its systems are in operational use with customers including Ukraine and several European militaries.
- Executives highlighted investment in MOSAIC UXS, the firm’s AI software to coordinate unmanned air, land and maritime systems, and said the cash could enable acquisitions such as Stark Defence or a future IPO.