{
  "id": 16026977,
  "title": "Lisbon’s Beyond Vision raises over €28 million to scale AI drones for civilian and defence markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/lisbons-beyond-vision-raises-over-28-million-to-scale-ai-drones-for",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-22T09:02:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EU-Startups",
    "slug": "eu-startups",
    "url": "https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/10/lisbons-beyond-vision-raises-over-e28-million-to-scale-ai-drones-for-civilian-and-defence-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lisbon-based drone manufacturer Beyond Vision has secured over €28 million in investment to expand its operations and compete globally in the AI drone market. The funding round, co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, includes a follow-on investment from ActiveCap. The capital will be used to enhance production capacity, accelerate AI and swarm technology development, and strengthen the company's presence in the defence and critical infrastructure sectors.\n\nBeyond Vision, founded in 2013, specializes in dual-use advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. The company has gained recognition for its quality drones and has become an officially registered NATO supplier, winning numerous awards. Its cloud-based platform, beXStream, optimizes autonomous drone operations using AI and automation.\n\nThe investment will enable Beyond Vision to scale up its production, invest more in R&D to integrate advanced AI algorithms, and expand into new international markets. The company has already established a partnership with AVP for commercial representation in Jordan and signed a €15 million contract in the US for 300 emergency drones by 2028. In 2027, Beyond Vision aims to open a US factory with a €50 million investment, further positioning itself for global scalability as demand for its products grows.",
  "summary": "Beyond Vision, a Lisbon-based manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems and vehicles (drones), announced today the completion of an investment round of over €28 million. The round was co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with a follow-on investment from ActiveCap, a shareholder since 2024. The company plans to use this fresh capital to scale […] The post Lisbon’s Beyond Vision…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}