Inleap Photonics

Hannover, Germany

seed$22M raisedFreshly fundedDeep Tech: Photonics & OpticsDeep Tech: Drones & UAVSecurity: Security Infrastructure

◆ Total Raised

$22M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

Hannover, Germany

◆ Founded

2020

◆ Team size

11-50

◆ Links

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◆ About Inleap Photonics

German deep tech company Inleap Photonics develops laser-based drone defense technology and closed a seed round led by UVC Partners.

◆ What sets it apart

Its laser-based drone defense system is designed for controlled, eye-safe deployment in sensitive and urban environments while also supporting industrial manufacturing applications.

◆ Sectors

Deep Tech: Photonics & OpticsDeep Tech: Drones & UAVSecurity: Security InfrastructureDefense TechPhotonics & OpticsIndustrial AutomationRobotics

◆ Business

Modelhardware

Customerindustrial users, public-sector clients, and security-relevant organizations

◆ Notable

Closed a seed/pre-seed funding round led by UVC Partners
Raised a cumulative 20 million euros since founding
Founded as a spin-off from Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Developed INLEAP FASTLIGHT SHIELD for controlled and eye-safe drone defense

◆ Backing funds on Raise

Gigascale Capitalseed
UVC Fund IVseed

◆ Funding rounds

seed$22M

1 Sept 2026

Led by UVC Partners

With High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), Balnord, Sentris, Scale Capital

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◆ Explore the market

Defense Tech Photonics & Optics Industrial Automation Robotics Seed Germany Poland Estonia

◆ FAQ

What does Inleap Photonics do?

German deep tech company Inleap Photonics develops laser-based drone defense technology and closed a seed round led by UVC Partners.

Where is Inleap Photonics based?

Inleap Photonics is based in Hannover, Germany, founded in 2020.

How much has Inleap Photonics raised?

Inleap Photonics has raised $22M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Inleap Photonics?

Investors in Inleap Photonics include UVC Partners, Balnord, Sentris and Scale Capital.