

NEON advises UVC Partners on €20m Seed Financing Round of INLEAP Photonics
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UVC Partners
€20 Mio.
Seed
Deep Tech
Investor
September 01, 2026 | NEON advises UVC Partners on €20m Series Seed Round of INLEAP Photonics
NEON has advised UVC Partners on the €20 million Series Seed financing round of INLEAP Photonics, a German DeepTech company developing laser-based drone defence systems.
The round was led by UVC Partners and included HTGF, Balnord, Sentris and Scale Capital.
INLEAP Photonics develops high-precision and ultra-fast laser beam steering systems for military applications, critical infrastructure and civilian environments. Its technology is designed to enable safe and effective drone defence.
The new funding will support the company’s transition to series production, further research and development, quality assurance, certifications and international expansion.














