INLEAP Photonics Raises About €20 Million Seed Funding

German defence-tech startup INLEAP Photonics has raised about €20 million in a seed funding round. UVC Partners led the round with participation from HTGF once more. The new investors include BalnordVC, Sentris, and Scale Capital. INLEAP Photonics focuses on eye-safe laser systems designed to counter drones. The systems are for use in civilian and military settings. The company plans to use the funding to scale its technology. Tech Funding News covered the funding announcement and listed all the investors involved.