5.0 Robotics has secured a investment from Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital, investment firm based in Luxembourg, as part of the launch of its dedicated DefenceTech Fund
The Tallinn-based startup, which has already gained significant traction across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the USA, specialises in what it calls “field manufacturing”—mobile robotic systems that can produce and repair critical components directly on-site, eliminating supply chain dependencies and near-zero downtime.
5.0 Robotics has carved out a unique niche in the defence sector with its flagship products, the Executive Series and Battle Beaver systems. These mobile, high-performance subtractive manufacturing units can operate in harsh conditions with minimal power requirements—just 220V 10A—making them ideal for frontline deployments where traditional manufacturing infrastructure is unavailable.
The company’s technology addresses critical defence logistics challenges by enabling real-time parts production, equipment modifications, and repairs directly in the field. Their systems can machine everything from aluminium and steel to technical materials and plastics, with some configurations capable of handling up to 20mm shank cutters at speeds reaching 30,000 RPM. Besides defence, the company operates in the manufacturing and automation robotics sectors.
The new investment comes at a particularly strategic time, with former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves joining the DefenceTech Fund’s advisory board. “Estonia’s defence sector is not only exporting innovation, it’s attracting international capital and trust. We’re just getting started,” writes the company in the announcement.
Estonia is indeed serious about building a flourishing defence industry, focusing both on security and attracting international cooperation as a major R&D hub. From 2026, Estonia will allocate at least 5% of its GDP to defence, making it one of the highest contributors in NATO and Europe. This commitment translates to an additional €2.8B over four years — and will cover not only traditional weaponry stockpiles but cutting-edge technology as well. Estonia has also backed a €100M Defence Industry Fund, operated by SmartCap, and unveiled a new 200-hectare industrial park in Pärnu County.
5.0 Robotics has carved out a unique niche in the defence sector with its flagship products, the Executive Series and Battle Beaver systems. These mobile, high-performance subtractive manufacturing units can operate in harsh conditions with minimal power requirements—just 220V 10A—making them ideal for frontline deployments where traditional manufacturing infrastructure is unavailable.
The company’s technology addresses critical defence logistics challenges by enabling real-time parts production, equipment modifications, and repairs directly in the field. Their systems can machine everything from aluminium and steel to technical materials and plastics, with some configurations capable of handling up to 20mm shank cutters at speeds reaching 30,000 RPM. Besides defence, the company operates in the manufacturing and automation robotics sectors.
The new investment comes at a particularly strategic time, with former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves joining the DefenceTech Fund’s advisory board. “Estonia’s defence sector is not only exporting innovation, it’s attracting international capital and trust. We’re just getting started,” writes the company in the announcement.
Estonia is indeed serious about building a flourishing defence industry, focusing both on security and attracting international cooperation as a major R&D hub. From 2026, Estonia will allocate at least 5% of its GDP to defence, making it one of the highest contributors in NATO and Europe. This commitment translates to an additional €2.8B over four years — and will cover not only traditional weaponry stockpiles but cutting-edge technology as well. Estonia has also backed a €100M Defence Industry Fund, operated by SmartCap, and unveiled a new 200-hectare industrial park in Pärnu County.
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