Ground A

Düsseldorf, Germany

pre-seed$10M raisedDefense TechSemiconductorsAviation Tech

◆ Total Raised

$10M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

◆ Founded

2026

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ About Ground A

German directed-energy startup developing laser weapons systems for defense applications, particularly designed to counter drone threats.

◆ What sets it apart

A mobile, AI-assisted laser counter-drone system designed to neutralize drones without ammunition and with scalable deployment.

◆ Sectors

Defense TechSemiconductorsAviation Tech

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerDefense and security customers seeking counter-drone systems

◆ Notable

Raised €9.1 million in pre-seed funding
Announced development and planned serial production of the GA 1000 counter-drone system
Reportedly founded in January 2026
Headquartered in Düsseldorf with a Berlin branch

◆ Funding rounds

pre-seed$10M

8 Sept 2026

Led by Vsquared Ventures, Vsquared, Quantum Systems

With Quantum Systems, GRIF, Robin Capital, ABACON, Leblon Capital, OVNI Capital, Florian Seibel, Sven Kruck, J14 Capital, Andreas Nauerz, Marlon Braumann, Stefan Roebel

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◆ Explore the market

Defense Tech Semiconductors Aviation Tech Pre-Seed Germany

◆ FAQ

What does Ground A do?

German directed-energy startup developing laser weapons systems for defense applications, particularly designed to counter drone threats.

Where is Ground A based?

Ground A is based in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 2026.

How much has Ground A raised?

Ground A has raised $10M in tracked funding and is currently at the pre-seed stage.

Who has invested in Ground A?

Investors in Ground A include Vsquared Ventures and Quantum Systems.