“…The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Quantum-Systems GmbH announced the signing of a contract that provides financing of €10 million to Quantum-Systems GmbH, Munich-based market leader for development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). Quantum-Systems has experienced unprecedented growth and demand for its small UAS solutions, and will further invest in expanding operations to meet the need for technological innovation in the professional UAS mapping and surveillance industry.The EIB – as the EU’s climate bank – judges that Quantum-Systems meets its strict lending requirements. The R&D projects meet many of the bank’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The EU bank’s loan is backed by a guarantee from the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI). The EFSI is at the heart of the Investment Plan for Europe, under which the EIB and the European Commission work together as strategic partners and EIB financing strengthens the competitiveness of the European economy…”