TEKEVER delivers AI-driven autonomous capabilities for defence and security, drawing on frontline experience to protect lives, infrastructure and nations.
European startups raise $25 billion in Q3 2026, their strongest quarterly total in four years, with Paris-based Mistral’s $3.5 billion round contributing to the gains. AI companies attract $18.8 billion, or 75% of the quarter’s funding, a record share. The U.K. leads with $7.5 billion, while Germany and France post their strongest quarters since 2021 and early 2022.
TEKEVER and Threod Systems sign a strategic memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for cooperation. The framework covers technology, operations, markets, and joint programmes.
Oct 2026 · Unmanned Systems TechnologyNews article
European autonomous systems startup Tekever raises $580 million in the first close of a Series D round at a $6.4 billion valuation. The Portuguese-British company receives funding led by UC Investments and Baillie Gifford, with Merlyn Advisors also joining, as European governments increase spending on drones, AI, and homegrown military technology.
Portuguese surveillance-drone developer Tekever is seeking acquisitions after the first close of a funding round. The round targets raising $580 million.