Portuguese drone maker Beyond Vision raises over €28M to scale production and global expansion

Portuguese drone manufacturer Beyond Vision has secured over €28 million in funding, co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with additional investment from ActiveCap. Founded in 2013, the company is led by CEO Dário Pedro and Chairman Luís Miguel Campos. They specialize in developing AI-powered drones utilizing advanced technologies.

This substantial investment round comes as Beyond Vision has experienced rapid growth following the expansion of its workforce to 150 employees, surpassing its 2025 revenue targets, and securing contracts with military and civilian clients around the globe. The new capital will be utilized to bolster operational infrastructure, increase production capacity to meet rising demand, accelerate research and development efforts, and expand into new international markets.

By combining high-precision hardware with cutting-edge AI algorithms at a competitive cost, Beyond Vision has distinguished itself in sectors like defense, security, and critical infrastructure monitoring. Dário Pedro, CEO of Beyond Vision, expressed that the funding will enable the company to enhance its operational infrastructure, scale production, and expand its commercial presence. Índico Capital Partners' Managing General Partner, Stephan de Moraes, highlighted that reliable and sovereign technology is now a strategic priority for many countries in critical sectors.

Meanwhile, Lince Capital's Head of Venture Capital, Tomás Lavin Peixe, emphasized the current geopolitical environment and European investment push in defense as creating new opportunities for technology companies capable of competing on an international scale.