German defence tech startup Project Q has closed a €15m Series A round merely 11 months after its previous raise, underscoring investor appetite for dual-use technology in Europe. The fresh capital follows a seed extension in late 2023 and positions the Munich-based company to accelerate product development across its sensor-fusion and autonomy stack. Founders declined to disclose valuation but confirmed the round was led by a specialist deep-tech fund with participation from existing backers. Project Q’s platform integrates ruggedised hardware with AI-driven mission software, targeting both NATO procurement programmes and commercial critical-infrastructure markets.

The rapid follow-on reflects milestones in live field trials and a growing pipeline of letters of intent from European defence ministries. Proceeds will fund team expansion, certification work, and a mobile test range in southern Germany. The deal arrives as EU defence funds and national replenishment orders create a favourable funding climate for startups bridging civil and military applications.