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Drones investors in Europe

Updated 7 November 2026

Firms observed backing a drones company in Europe in the last two years, wherever the firm is based.

See all 114 →The top 25
114investors on the list+4 this week
4,102cheques in 12 months-7% against the market
$15Mmedian round they joined+86% against the market median
90%wrote a cheque in 12 months
61%have led a round

The Top 25

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (25)

  1. 1Y CombinatorDeploying nowAccelerator · United States6,412$3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  2. 2Sequoia CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States2,099$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  3. 3Plug and PlayDeploying nowAccelerator · United States1,561$5Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  4. 4General CatalystDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,387$27Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  5. 5AccelDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$32Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  6. 6Lightspeed Venture PartnersDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,341$35Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7BpifranceDeploying nowGovernment · France1,151$4.5Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  8. 8Founders FundDeploying nowVC firm · United States1,122$15Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  9. 9GaingelsDeploying nowPrivate equity · United States1,010$8Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  10. 10MassChallengeDeploying nowAccelerator · United States984$1.8Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  11. 11EIC AcceleratorDeploying nowGovernment · European Union875$4.3Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12Kima VenturesDeploying nowVC firm · France859$4.2Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13AntlerDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom729$1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  14. 14DFJDeploying nowVC firm · United States526$52Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  15. 158VCDeploying nowVC firm · United States497$23Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16Enterprise IrelandDeploying nowGovernment · Ireland447$1.8Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  17. 17Lux CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States445$30Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  18. 18Balderton CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United Kingdom368$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  19. 19FidelityDeploying nowVC firm · United States360$119Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  20. 20ff Venture CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · United States337$3.1Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  21. 21FirstMarkDeploying nowVC firm · United States319$20Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  22. 22Wellington ManagementDeploying nowVC firm · United States297$130Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  23. 23In-Q-TelDeploying nowAccelerator · United States273$20Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  24. 24LD CapitalDeploying nowVC firm · China271$4.7Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  25. 25European Investment BankDeploying nowGovernment · Luxembourg246$37Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
89 more on this list

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Quick answers about drones investors in Europe

Who are the most active drones investors in Europe?

By cheques observed, the most active are Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Plug and Play, General Catalyst and Accel.

How many drones investors in Europe are there?

114 are on record. 90% made an investment in the last 12 months and 61% have led a round.

Which stages do drones investors in Europe back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Seed (26%) and Series A (21%).

How big are the rounds drones investors in Europe join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $20M.

Which sectors do drones investors in Europe back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Biotech and Fintech.

Which drones investors in Europe lead the most rounds?

Accel (103 led), General Catalyst (97 led) and Sequoia Capital (91 led).

Where are drones investors in Europe based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (17), France (2) and the United Kingdom (2).

What have drones investors in Europe invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Ocient (Series C, Nov 2026, with In-Q-Tel), Thinking Machines Lab (Other, Nov 2026, with Accel) and Harbinger (Series D+, Nov 2026, with Fidelity).

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