The partnership also aims to scale manufacturing in Ukraine and strengthen ties within the broader European defence ecosystem
Quantum Systems announced on July 16 the finalization of an investment agreement with Frontline, the Ukrainian defence robotics company and a member of the government-backed defence tech cluster Brave1.
As part of this agreement, Quantum Systems will acquire a 10% stake in Frontline, with an option of increasing its share to up to 25% over the next 12 months. This strategic agreement is focused on building deeper industrial, technical, and strategic cooperation between the two companies. It also strengthens their alliance and reflects growing synergy between their defence innovation ecosystems.
The close collaboration between Frontline and Quantum Systems is already showing tangible results. Frontline has begun integrating a broader pool of European-sourced components facilitated by Quantum Systems into its robotic systems, enhancing their performance and resilience in combat environments.
The new investment follows Frontline’s recently closed seed round, which raised $800,000 from both Ukrainian and international investors, including Nezlamni, Startup Wise Guys, Angel One, and Freedom Fund along with several undisclosed partners. The fundraising round lasted approximately six months – from Frontline’s first pitch at Brave1’s Investor Demo Day to the final closing of the deal.
The new funding will be directed towards scaling Frontline’s manufacturing capacity. It will also support the expansion of critical defence technologies, including Frontline’s multi-rotor reconnaissance drones “Zoom” and “Linza” often referred to as “Ukrainian Mavics” and a kinetic counter-UAS system. Both technologies are in high demand among military units and play a vital role in modern combat operations in Ukraine.
The agreement reflects confidence in Frontline’s technological capabilities and operational execution, while also signaling a broader intent to deepen Ukrainian-German cooperation in the defence technology sector. Together, the companies aim to build a scalable cross-border model for defence industrial integration in Europe.
