Overview
- Quantum Systems said it closed a $1.2 billion Series D that values the company at about $8 billion, the announcement was made Thursday.
- The round was co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent, with participation from global investors including BOND, Fidelity, Wellington, A.P. Moller Holding, Balderton and HV Capital.
- Company leaders said the firm is profitable and will use the fresh capital to scale production, strengthen supply chains and roll out MOSAIC UXS, a software layer that links its eVTOL drones, sensors, counter-drone systems and drone ports into one network.
- Quantum Systems points to operational deployments — including missions in Ukraine — and an expanded production footprint in Europe and other allied markets as commercial validation for its hardware-plus-software strategy.
- The deal intensifies late-stage competition in European defence tech after record fundraising in 2025 and raises the stakes for NATO and allied procurement as private equity and prime contractors increase investment in sovereign unmanned capabilities.