Munich-based spatial intelligence startup SE3 has secured $30 million in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Accel, with additional participation from Keen, Lakestar, and Seedcamp.
The company develops a platform-agnostic software layer that enables autonomous drones and ground vehicles to navigate and coordinate operations in complex environments, including areas where GPS signals are unavailable or jammed.
SE3 was founded by Lukas Kostler, Simon Klenk, and Professor Daniel Cremers as a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich. The software operates entirely on edge devices, eliminating the need for constant cloud connectivity.
The startup has already deployed thousands of systems over the past two years. It currently holds contracts with the armed forces of Germany and Ukraine, and maintains partnerships with companies such as HENSOLDT, Auterion, and ERC System.
The new capital will be used to expand engineering and commercial teams, strengthen operations in Germany and Ukraine, and establish a new office in the UK to support further European growth.
