FuVeX Raises €3M to Expand AI-Powered Long-Range Drone Platform Across Europe and Latin America

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FuVeX Secures €3 Million to Scale AI Drone Solutions
Spanish drone technology company FuVeX has raised €3 million to accelerate the commercial expansion of its AI-powered long-range drone platform for civil and defense applications.
The funding was backed by SODENA, SEGO Venture, Izertis Ventures, and several family offices linked to the industrial, agricultural, and innovation sectors.
AI-Powered Drones for Critical Infrastructure
Founded by Carlos Matilla, who serves as Founder & CEO, FuVeX develops, manufactures, and operates long-range dual-use drones designed for both commercial and defense missions.
Its platform combines:
Long-range unmanned aircraft
Operational management systems
AI-powered analytics
The technology automates the inspection and surveillance of large-scale infrastructure, helping operators detect anomalies, monitor assets, and support maintenance decisions in hard-to-reach environments.
Growing Presence Across Critical Industries
FuVeX currently holds operational authorizations for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights of up to 10 kilometres and has secured eight patents covering its proprietary drone technologies.
Its solutions are already used by major utility companies, including:
UFD-Naturgy
Endesa
The platform also supports infrastructure monitoring across energy, utilities, and industrial environments.
Funding to Drive International Expansion
The company will use the new capital to:
Expand commercial operations across Europe and Latin America
Strengthen its presence in the defense and security sectors
Increase manufacturing and operational capacity
Expand into agriculture, oil & gas, and other critical infrastructure markets
Leadership
FuVeX was founded and is led by Carlos Matilla, who continues to serve as the company's CEO.
The company is headquartered in Tudela, Spain.










