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Quantum Systems raises $1.2B Series D at $8B valuation, co-led by Blackstone and Airbus
Quantum Systems closed a $1.2 billion Series D funding round at an $8 billion post-money valuation, co-led by Blackstone and Airbus with participation from Wellington, BOND, Fidelity, A.P. Moller, and Elephant Lake. The funding will support manufacturing expansion across seven countries and development of MOSAIC UXS, the cross-platform drone software.
- Series D valuation reached $8 billion, doubling the previous round.
- Leads: Blackstone (mainstream financial entry into defense tech) and Airbus (strategic air-defense interest).
- Additional investors: Wellington, BOND, Fidelity, A.P. Moller, Elephant Lake.
- Revenue: ~€300M in 2025, more than doubled from 2024; profitable with double-digit EBITDA margins.
- Use of capital: manufacturing expansion to seven countries; MOSAIC UXS platform development for cross-platform drone autonomy.