Swarm Biotactics
Defence tech startup developing bio-robotic swarms based on living cockroaches for reconnaissance in war zones.
Project Origin robotic combat vehicle at Hohenfels, Germany. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Carrillo, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Seed, €10M, Jun 2025.
Why it matters
No public contracts disclosed; seed round followed an angel round including former KNDS executive Susanne Wiegand.
Some figures rest on a single report. Treat them as indicative.Last checked 21 October 2026
Swarm Biotactics: key questions
What does Swarm Biotactics do?
Defence tech startup developing bio-robotic swarms based on living cockroaches for reconnaissance in war zones.
Where is Swarm Biotactics based?
Swarm Biotactics is headquartered in Kassel, Germany.
How much funding has Swarm Biotactics raised?
Total funding is ~€10M, based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Seed, €10M, Jun 2025.
Who are Swarm Biotactics's investors?
Notable investors include Capnamic, Possible Ventures, Vertex Ventures US.
Sources
- funding.tech.eu/companies/F13D9229-EADB-4169-9636-501447A9A00A
- funding.tech.eu/deals/9FB7FEA7-21ED-43AF-8BED-1ED98FA86F2E
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