Ground A

Düsseldorf, Germany

pre-seed$10M raisedFreshly fundedDefense TechSemiconductorsAviation Tech

◆ Total Raised

$10M

◆ Stage

pre-seed

◆ Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

◆ Founded

2026

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

◆ 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

8 Sept 2026

Led by Vsquared Ventures

With Quantum Systems, GRIF, Robin Capital, ABACON, Leblon Capital, OVNI Capital

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◆ 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.