Polish defense tech Orbotix secures €6.5M to expand AI-powered autonomous drone systems for European defense

Orbotix, a Polish defense tech company developing next-generation AI-powered autonomous drone systems, has secured €6.5 million in strategic funding to expand its efforts in enhancing Europe’s technological and operational autonomy. The investment round was led by Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), with participation from Gustav Söhne Verwaltung GmbH & Co. KG and Leryon Global Holdings.

About Orbotix

• Orbotix is a defense and security startup specializing in autonomous aerial systems and AI-powered solutions for military applications. 

• Orbotix was founded by Romanian Bogdan Ochiana and Polish Sebastian Straube, with operations in Poland, Romania, and Spain, the company focuses on developing drone swarming technology and advancing European defense capabilities. 

• According to the company, their goal is to strengthen Europe’s technological and operational independence in defense through AI-driven, modular, and scalable systems.

“This marks not only a milestone for Orbotix, but also underscores the strategic importance of building such capabilities within Europe, with the emergence of a company like ours on the Eastern Flank ensuring that the region most exposed to modern threats leads in developing the technologies that will safeguard Europe’s future,” says Sebastian Straube, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Orbotix.

Investment details

The round was led by Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), a US national security-focused venture firm with deep ties to Special Operations and Intelligence Communities.

Additional participation came from Gustav Söhne Verwaltung GmbH & Co. KG and Leryon Global Holdings.

The funding will accelerate Orbotix`s development of AI technologies, specifically drone swarming solutions, and support the expansion of micromanufacturing facilities across the European Union.

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