AirHub secures €4.4 million Series A to build Europe’s software backbone for security and defence drone operations

AirHub builds software that helps organizations plan, execute and manage drone missions in complex operational environments. Its core product, the AirHub Drone Operations Center, gives teams a single platform to prepare missions, operate drones during incidents, monitor live video streams for command oversight, and manage workflows, compliance and reporting. This enables drones to be embedded into day-to-day operations rather than being used as standalone tools.

Drones are rapidly becoming part of the operational backbone of security, defence and critical infrastructure. Already proven in modern warfare, policing, border protection and infrastructure security, they are driving growing demand for software that enables missions to be planned, executed and coordinated securely, at scale and with full operational control. In Europe, that demand is closely tied to the need for sovereignty: organizations increasingly require trusted technology that not only supports operational deployment, but also ensures control over data, workflows and critical systems. As a European company, AirHub is building that capability, helping strengthen Europe’s independence, resilience and data sovereignty in mission-critical drone operations.

AirHub already has strong traction in these environments. Its software is used by organizations including Dubai Police, Portuguese Bombeiros, the Belgian Federal Police, Prosegur, Securitas, Dutch Customs, Shell, Boskalis, and ProRail. These teams use AirHub for applications such as Drone as First Responder, incident response, infrastructure inspection, security monitoring and operational coordination.

The funding will be used to scale the international team, further strengthen the AirHub Drone Operations Center, and expand the company’s portfolio with MilHub and SecHub. MilHub is focused on defence-related operational environments. SecHub is designed for broader security operations and includes a strong counter-drone proposition for organizations that need to detect, manage and respond to drone-related threats.

The investor group is a strong fit for this next phase. Keen Venture Partners brings experience in European defence, security and dual-use technology. RunwayFBU, backed by the Aker Group, brings a strong network in critical infrastructure, industrial environments and robotics implementation. Existing investors Lumaux and LUMO Labs continue to support AirHub’s growth.

Thomas Brinkman, co-CEO and co-Founder of AirHub, said:
“This funding helps us accelerate AirHub’s growth as a European software company serving organizations that operate in high-stakes environments. We see a clear need for trusted software that helps teams execute drone missions securely, effectively and at scale, while strengthening Europe’s ability to rely on its own technology in critical operations.”

Stephan van Vuren, co-CEO and co-Founder of AirHub, said:
“The organizations we work with are dealing with real incidents, real threats, real pressure. They need software that works when it matters most. That is what drives everything we build.”

Giuseppe Lacerenza, Partner at Keen Venture Partners, said:
“As Europe increases its focus on resilience, security and technological autonomy, AirHub is well positioned to become an important software player in this space. The company has already proven its value in demanding operational environments, and we are excited to support the team in its next stage of growth.”

Sagar Chandna, Senior Partner at RunwayFBU, said:
“AirHub operates at the intersection of security, infrastructure and operational technology, areas that are becoming increasingly important. We see strong potential in the company’s ability to scale in critical infrastructure and in broader mission-critical operational environments.”

"There is a clear and growing need for trusted, European-built solutions and AirHub is well positioned to meet that demand. The combination of strong technical development and proven use in high-stakes environments, both nationally and internationally, gives us confidence they will continue to set the standard for mission-critical drone operations across Europe and beyond." said Andy Lürling, Founding Partner LUMO Labs.

AirHub is now expanding its team, accelerating product development, and actively engaging with partners and operators across Europe and beyond.