£200,000 Strategic Investment in Hybrid Drones Ltd

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S-Ventures PLC has announced a strategic investment of £200,000 in Hybrid Drones Ltd, acquiring a 2.67% equity stake. This investment coincides with Hybrid Drones achieving Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) approval and Operational Authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority for its Hydra platform, a significant regulatory milestone. The company's successful in-house submission process validates its technology and expertise, positioning it for accelerated commercial deployment. S-Ventures is investing alongside MBDA, a global defence leader, viewing Hybrid Drones as a compelling opportunity in a high-growth sector.

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S-Ventures PLC

29 April 2026

S-Ventures PLC

("S-Ventures", or the "Company")

£200,000 Strategic Investment in Hybrid Drones Ltd

S-Ventures PLC (AQSE:SVEN), the AQUIS listed investment company focused on high-growth opportunities, is pleased to announce a £200,000 strategic investment in Hybrid Drones Ltd ("Hybrid Drones"), securing a 2.67% equity stake.

This investment has been made at a significant inflection point for Hybrid Drones, which is rapidly emerging as a leader in next-generation drone technology.

Hybrid Drones' flagship platform, Hydra, has recently achieved Specific Operations Risk Assessment ("SORA") approval in the United Kingdom, representing a major regulatory milestone. Following an extensive development programme from Autumn 2025, the company successfully secured Operational Authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority ("CAA") through a fully in-house submission process.

As regulatory clearance remains one of the principal barriers to entry and scale within the drone sector. The authorisation validates both the robustness of Hybrid Drones' technology and the depth of its in-house engineering and regulatory expertise.

Hybrid Drones is well positioned to accelerate commercial deployment and scale operations across multiple high-value sectors.

The investment is further supported by participation from MBDA, a global defence leader. S-Ventures is pleased to be investing alongside such a strategic industry participant and believes Hybrid Drones represents a compelling opportunity to gain early exposure to a high-growth business.

For further information, please contact:

S-Ventures plc

Scott Livingston, Chairman & CEO

Investor Relations

amelia@s-venturesplc.com

AQSE Corporate Adviser and Joint Broker

VSA Capital

Andrew Raca/Sam Gurung (Corporate Finance)

+44 (0)20 3005 5000

Joint Broker

Oberon Capital

Nick Lovering, Heena Karani, Adam Pollock

+44 (0) 20 3179 5300

Further information on the Company can be found on its website at s-venturesplc.com

The Company's LEI is 213800QIR9TOFVDFEQ57

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