Quantum Systems Hits $8B Valuation as VC Defense Bets Soar 100%
The $1.2B deal at an $8B valuation makes Quantum Systems the latest defense-tech unicorn decacorn, reflecting a seismic shift in venture capital’s appetite for military innovation.
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The $1.2B deal at an $8B valuation makes Quantum Systems the latest defense-tech unicorn decacorn, reflecting a seismic shift in venture capital’s appetite for military innovation.
Quantum Systems' $1.2B raise more than doubles its valuation to $8B, underscoring a defense-tech investment boom with major implications for European aerospace sovereignty.
Source: Bloomberg