SE3 Raises $30 Million for Military Drone AI

Nov 12, 2026
Munich based SE3 raised a $30 million Series A round led by Accel to expand its AI software for drones and other unmanned military systems.

SE3, a Munich based startup developing AI software for military drones and unmanned systems, raised a $30 million Series A round, according to Fortune. Accel led the round, with participation from Keen, Lakestar and Seedcamp.

SE3 combines video and sensor feeds from drones and ground vehicles into a three dimensional battlefield map. Its software labels objects and their relationships, supports commands in plain language, and helps drones navigate without GPS, detect objects and coordinate with other aircraft. The system can operate offline, while actions such as takeoff can require approval from a human operator.

The company has contracts with the German armed forces and customers in Ukraine, where its technology is deployed. SE3 plans to increase its workforce from about 40 to 120 employees and open offices in London, Berlin, Poland, and the Nordic and Baltic regions. It will also assign a small team to explore civilian robotics.

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