Lisbon's Beyond Vision raises over €28 million for AI drones
The Portuguese maker of unmanned aerial systems plans to scale production and expand in defence and critical infrastructure markets.
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Beyond Vision, a Lisbon-based manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems and vehicles, has completed an investment round of more than €28 million, according to EU-Startups.
The round was co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with a follow-on contribution from ActiveCap, which has been a shareholder since 2024.
The company said it will put the funds toward expanding its industrial production capacity, advancing its work in AI and swarm technology, and growing its international footprint across the defence and critical infrastructure sectors.
Founded in 2013, Beyond Vision is led by Dário Pedro as chief executive and Luís Miguel Campos as chairman. The firm specialises in dual-use UAV technology and AI algorithms, developing collaborative autonomous systems for a range of applications.
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