Beyond Vision, a drone maker based in Lisbon, has raised over €28 million in a round co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with follow-on investment from ActiveCap. The company will use the funds to scale industrial production and develop AI and swarm technology. It also plans to expand internationally in defence and critical infrastructure markets.
What the company does
Beyond Vision makes unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, along with the AI software and cloud platforms used to control them. Founded in 2013, the company builds systems for both civilian and military customers and is a registered NATO supplier. Its products include beXStream, a cloud-based platform for remote drone control and fleet management.
The company says its aircraft combine multiple built-in communication systems with AI tools, which allows them to be adapted for infrastructure monitoring, security and defence operations. Beyond Vision is led by chief executive Dário Pedro and chairman Luís Miguel Campos.
The round
Beyond Vision raised over €28 million, according to the company’s announcement reported by EU-Startups. The round was co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with a follow-on investment from ActiveCap, which has been a shareholder in the company since 2024.
Beyond Vision said the capital will go towards scaling its industrial production capacity and accelerating research and development in AI and drone swarm technology. It also plans to expand its commercial presence internationally in defence, security and critical infrastructure markets.
Stephan de Moraes, Managing General Partner of Índico Capital Partners, said: “In critical sectors such as defence, infrastructure management, and security, the reliance on technology that is reliable, sovereign, and highly advanced is now a strategic priority for many countries. Beyond Vision has redefined this market by combining high-precision hardware with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms at a very competitive cost. This investment will give Beyond Vision the financial robustness needed to scale production and compete globally in important segments of autonomous unmanned vehicles.”
Frequently asked questions
What does Beyond Vision do?
Beyond Vision is a Lisbon-based company that makes unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) along with AI software and cloud platforms for controlling them, serving both civilian and defence customers.
Who invested in Beyond Vision’s funding round?
The round was co-led by Índico Capital Partners and Lince Capital, with a follow-on investment from ActiveCap, which has been a shareholder since 2024.
What will Beyond Vision use the new funding for?
The company said it will scale industrial production capacity and accelerate AI and drone swarm development. It also plans to expand its international presence in defence and critical infrastructure markets.
