The global unmanned systems manufacturer announced that the package is supported by the European Investment Bank and leading European commercial banks, including Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW. It was presented at a joint press conference at the company’s headquarters in Gilching ahead of the Munich Security Conference.
The financing follows recent targeted adjustments to ESG frameworks, enabling European banking to support security-relevant technologies more effectively. According to the company, the agreement signals that technological resilience, security and European sovereignty require both innovation and access to appropriate capital.
The €70 million loan marks the European Investment Bank’s second investment in Quantum Systems, following a €10 million investment in June 2021. Together with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and KfW, the long-term debt financing totals €150 million.
“This financing is a strong vote of confidence in our company, technology, and our vision,” said Jonas Jarosch. “It enables us to scale responsibly while remaining firmly anchored in Europe. Security and technological sovereignty start with the ability to invest long-term in critical capabilities.”
“Drones and aerial intelligence are essential to Europe’s security. With this financing, we further reinforce Europe’s defence capabilities and technological sovereignty to ensure the protection of our citizens,” said Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank.
“As a banking partner, we are delighted with the successful development of Quantum Systems, which we have been supporting since its early growth phase as its principal bank and also as its first lender,” said Michael Kotzbauer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Managing Directors of Commerzbank AG.
“This financing package sends a strong signal about Europe’s ability to develop and scale security relevant technologies with its own capital. At Deutsche Bank, we are committed to supporting companies like Quantum Systems as they expand critical capabilities responsibly – strengthening Europe’s industrial base and technological sovereignty for the long term,” said Michael Diederich, Global Co-Head of Corporate Banking at Deutsche Bank.
“Through its Venture Tech Growth Financing program, KfW is backing Quantum Systems’ continued growth in Europe. By providing targeted growth capital – including equity via KfW Capital and debt – we are strengthening Europe’s technological resilience and contributing to security-relevant capabilities that are developed, financed, and anchored in Europe. This commitment is an essential building block for Europe’s sovereignty and its ability to act independently in a changing security environment,” said Melanie Kehr, Member of the Executive Board of KfW.
The financing package will support Quantum Systems’ ongoing investments in technology, industrial capacity and organisational growth. It is also intended to reinforce the company’s commitment to European security, resilience and long-term value creation.
