Ground A raises $10M pre seed
Announced 8 September 2026
◆ The Round
Ground A raised $10M in pre seed funding, announced on 8 September 2026, led by Vsquared Ventures, Quantum Systems, with participation from GRIF, Robin Capital, ABACON, Leblon Capital, OVNI Capital. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Ground A
German directed-energy startup developing laser weapons systems for defense applications, particularly designed to counter drone threats. Ground A is based in Germany and currently at pre seed stage, operating in Defense Tech.
◆ Investors
LeadVsquared Ventures, Quantum Systems
ParticipationGRIF, Robin Capital, ABACON, Leblon Capital, OVNI Capital
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Ground A raise?
Ground A raised $10M in its pre-seed round, announced 2026-09-08.
Who invested in Ground A's pre-seed round?
The round was led by Vsquared Ventures and Quantum Systems, with participation from GRIF, Robin Capital, ABACON, Leblon Capital and OVNI Capital.
What does Ground A do?
German directed-energy startup developing laser weapons systems for defense applications, particularly designed to counter drone threats.
Verified 8 September 2026 · Sources: public filings