INLEAP Photonics
Laser Zentrum Hannover spin-off building FASTLIGHT laser effectors to defeat drones for military and critical infrastructure protection.
M-SHORAD air-defence system on Germany's Baltic coast. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Seed, €20M, Sep 2026.
Why it matters
Works with the German MoD and the Bundeswehr Cyber Innovation Hub; strategic partnership with STARK.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
INLEAP Photonics: key questions
What does INLEAP Photonics do?
Laser Zentrum Hannover spin-off building FASTLIGHT laser effectors to defeat drones for military and critical infrastructure protection.
Where is INLEAP Photonics based?
INLEAP Photonics is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. It was founded in 2023.
How much funding has INLEAP Photonics raised?
Total funding is ~€20M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Seed, €20M, Sep 2026.
Who are INLEAP Photonics's investors?
Notable investors include UVC Partners, HTGF, Balnord.
Sources
- uvcpartners.com/blog/inleap-photonics-raises-eu20-million-to-scale-laser-based-drone-defen
- cbinsights.com/company/inleap-photonics
- funding.tech.eu/rounds?sector=Defence&yearFrom=2026&yearTo=2026
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