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SWARM Biotactics
Builds programmable cyborg insect swarms — living organisms fitted with AI sensor backpacks and neural interfaces — for close-range reconnaissance in denied terrain, collapsed structures and urban environments where conventional robotics cannot operate.
Founded 202411-50 employeesKassel, Germany0 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Ground RoboticsSensors & EW
Products & Solutions
Cyborg Swarms
Living insect units fitted with modular microelectronic backpacks containing sensors, edge AI and secure communications. Each unit is steered through bioelectronic neural stimulation rather than mechanical control, allowing covert entry into spaces too small or dangerous for any mechanical system. Payloads are tailored per mission — cameras, microphones and environmental sensors can all be integrated.
SWARM OS
The orchestration platform that runs every deployment. SWARM OS handles mission planning, real-time command of individual units, swarm autonomy and sensor fusion in a single interface. An operator sets the intent and the system coordinates hundreds of autonomous units, fuses their data and delivers actionable intelligence. Each mission feeds back into the platform, improving swarm behaviour over time.
Deployment Kit
Ruggedised field kit for rapid deployment of cyborg swarms in operational conditions. Designed to let small teams release, monitor and recover swarms without specialist support in the field.
About
SWARM Biotactics GmbH, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, builds bio-robotic systems that turn living insects into controllable reconnaissance platforms. The company fits cockroaches with lightweight microelectronic backpacks carrying sensors, edge AI processors, and secure short-range communications, then coordinates them through its SWARM OS platform. A US subsidiary operates out of San Francisco.
Offices
Kassel, GermanySan Francisco, United StatesBacked by
Vertex Ventures USPossible VenturesCapnamic
Customers & Partners
Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)NATO
Timeline
2026-02
CEO Stefan Wilhelm announced field-validated deployment with paying NATO customers including the Bundeswehr, following operational testing in Europe and the US.
2025-06
Raised €10 million seed round led by Vertex Ventures US and Possible Ventures, bringing total funding to €13 million.
2024
Founded in Kassel, Germany by Stefan Wilhelm (CEO) and Moritz Strube (CTO).
2024
Raised €3 million in pre-seed funding, with Capnamic as the first institutional investor.
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SWARM Biotactics
Builds programmable cyborg insect swarms — living organisms fitted with AI sensor backpacks and neural interfaces — for close-range reconnaissance in denied terrain, collapsed structures and urban environments where conventional robotics cannot operate.
Founded 202411-50 employeesKassel, Germany0 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Ground RoboticsSensors & EW
Products & Solutions
Cyborg Swarms
Living insect units fitted with modular microelectronic backpacks containing sensors, edge AI and secure communications. Each unit is steered through bioelectronic neural stimulation rather than mechanical control, allowing covert entry into spaces too small or dangerous for any mechanical system. Payloads are tailored per mission — cameras, microphones and environmental sensors can all be integrated.
SWARM OS
The orchestration platform that runs every deployment. SWARM OS handles mission planning, real-time command of individual units, swarm autonomy and sensor fusion in a single interface. An operator sets the intent and the system coordinates hundreds of autonomous units, fuses their data and delivers actionable intelligence. Each mission feeds back into the platform, improving swarm behaviour over time.
Deployment Kit
Ruggedised field kit for rapid deployment of cyborg swarms in operational conditions. Designed to let small teams release, monitor and recover swarms without specialist support in the field.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
SWARM Biotactics doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
SWARM Biotactics GmbH, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Kassel, Germany, builds bio-robotic systems that turn living insects into controllable reconnaissance platforms. The company fits cockroaches with lightweight microelectronic backpacks carrying sensors, edge AI processors, and secure short-range communications, then coordinates them through its SWARM OS platform. A US subsidiary operates out of San Francisco.
Offices
Kassel, GermanySan Francisco, United StatesBacked by
Vertex Ventures USPossible VenturesCapnamic
Customers & Partners
Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)NATO
Timeline
2026-02
CEO Stefan Wilhelm announced field-validated deployment with paying NATO customers including the Bundeswehr, following operational testing in Europe and the US.
2025-06
Raised €10 million seed round led by Vertex Ventures US and Possible Ventures, bringing total funding to €13 million.
2024
Founded in Kassel, Germany by Stefan Wilhelm (CEO) and Moritz Strube (CTO).
2024
Raised €3 million in pre-seed funding, with Capnamic as the first institutional investor.
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