Tulip Tech, developer of high-energy battery systems that extend Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV, also known as drone) flight time by 30 to 100 percent, today announced a strategic growth investment to accelerate the scale-up of its battery technology for European defence and civilian drone platforms. The investment supports Tulip Tech’s mission to address one of the key limitations in UAV operations: mission endurance.
Headquartered in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, Tulip Tech designs, integrates, and manufactures customised, high-energy battery systems for unmanned aerial, ground & underwater vehicles. Its battery solutions extend mission endurance by 30% to 100% compared to standard battery packs, enabling longer flight times, greater operational range, and increased payload flexibility. The company serves defence, security, and civil OEM customers across Europe. In April, Tulip Tech produced & delivered over 100,000 battery packs in a single month for the first time in its history, marking a key milestone in its production scale and operational maturity.
This investment supports the next phase of Tulip Tech’s growth, focused on scaling production, strengthening supply chain resilience, and expanding its international customer base. Following this recent production milestone, the company is now focused on further increasing capacity to meet rapidly growing demand. As unmanned systems become increasingly critical in defence and security, reliable high-energy battery systems are a key enabler of operational effectiveness and deployment readiness.
Across Europe, demand for UAV capabilities is rapidly increasing, while access to high-performance, locally sourced battery systems remains limited. Tulip Tech aims to play a key role in strengthening Europe’s technological independence in this domain.
Bernd Rietberg, Founder and CEO of Tulip Tech:
“Across Europe, drones are becoming a critical capability in defence and security, but their effectiveness is still constrained by battery performance. At Tulip Tech, we focus on solving that bottleneck. This investment allows us to scale production and support more OEMs with battery systems that significantly extend mission endurance. Our ambition is to become a key European partner for high-performance UAV energy systems.”
Norman Bremer, Partner at Parcom:
“Tulip Tech sits at the intersection of two structural shifts we have followed closely: the rise of unmanned platforms and Europe’s push for sovereign industrial capacity. Bernd and his team have built a differentiated product, real customer traction, and a culture that can scale. Parcom will work alongside Keen Venture Partners and the Tulip Tech team to support the company’s next phase of industrial growth.”
Alexander Ribbink, Partner at Keen Venture Partners:
“What attracted Keen to Tulip Tech was the entrepreneurial energy of Bernd and his team, their deep tech expertise, and a clear vision. They already have a strong and growing international customer base, and we see real potential to make Tulip Tech a cornerstone of Europe’s sovereign drone supply chain.”
About Tulip Tech
Tulip Tech, based in Den Bosch in the Netherlands, specialises in top-tier battery packs, with a strong focus on quality, safety and lightweight design. Founded in 2020, Tulip aims to accelerate the impact of drones and electrification by creating high-performing battery systems. The company develops customised battery packs and cells, combining high energy density, reliable components, rigorous testing and European production standards to help drones go further, last longer and perform better.
PR contact & media inquiries: Raoul Cooijmans — Marketing Lead
About Parcom
Parcom, founded in 1982, is a Dutch investment company that helps entrepreneurs and management teams achieve their ambitions and supports them in phases of sustainable growth or transformation. Parcom combines thorough and sound analysis with pragmatic and creative solutions. Parcom believes that people make the difference and works ‘hands-by’ alongside the management teams of its partner companies.
More information: www.parcom.com
About Keen Venture Partners
Keen Venture Partners is a venture capital firm based in Amsterdam and London, backing exceptional European founders from seed to Series B across software, deep tech, defence, space and security.
More information: www.keenventurepartners.com
