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Company Profile
Helsing is Europe's most valuable defense tech startup, building AI software, strike drones, and autonomous systems for European militaries, valued at $18B after a $1.8B Series E in July 2026 — Europe's biggest-ever defense startup round.
Founded 2021Munich, Germany~$3.3B ($1.8B Series E + ~€1.36B prior rounds) raised$18B (Jul 2026) valuation
Investors
Prima Materia (Daniel Ek)General CatalystAccelLightspeed Venture PartnersSaabDragoneer Investment GroupICONIQ
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Funding & Valuation History
from our coverage| Date | Event | Amount | Valuation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Series E | $1.8B | $18B | Story → |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Series D | €600M | €12B | — |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Series C | €450M | ~€4.95B | — |
Helsing FAQ
- What is Helsing's valuation in 2026?
- Helsing was last valued at $18B (Jul 2026) in its most recent funding round.
- How much has Helsing raised?
- Helsing has raised approximately ~$3.3B ($1.8B Series E + ~€1.36B prior rounds) in total funding to date.
- Is Helsing publicly traded?
- No. Helsing is privately held, last valued at $18B (Jul 2026).
- Who are Helsing's investors?
- Helsing's investors include Prima Materia (Daniel Ek), General Catalyst, Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Saab, Dragoneer Investment Group, ICONIQ.
Coverage Timeline
newest first- Jul 14, 2026FUNDINGWhat Post-H1 Funding Data Already Shows for Q386% AI, top 5 = 73.1%→
- Jul 14, 2026FUNDINGEurope's Defense-Tech Rounds Are Catching Up to the US$18B vs $61B→
- Jul 14, 2026AIThe AI Trade Just Split in Two: Buyers vs. Sellers~$1T Nvidia repriced→
- Jul 13, 2026FUNDINGHelsing Raises $1.8B, Europe's Biggest Defense Round$1.8B at $18B→
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FUNDING86% AI, top 5 = 73.1%
What Post-H1 Funding Data Already Shows for Q3
Helsing, Gauntlet and Drug Farm's rounds this week are early evidence that H1 2026's concentration pattern -- record capital, AI capturing 86%, the top five managers taking 73.1% -- is continuing into Q3, not reversing.
FUNDING
Europe's Defense-Tech Rounds Are Catching Up to the US
FUNDING$18B vs $61B
Europe's Defense-Tech Rounds Are Catching Up to the US
Helsing's $1.8 billion round at an $18 billion valuation puts a concrete number on how fast European defense-tech financing is closing the gap with a US market that produced four separate billion-dollar-plus rounds this year alone.
AI
The AI Trade Just Split in Two: Buyers vs. Sellers
AI~$1T Nvidia repriced
The AI Trade Just Split in Two: Buyers vs. Sellers
Nvidia has shed roughly $1 trillion in value since May even as Meta's data center costs balloon past $50 billion and Helsing raises Europe's biggest-ever defense round -- capex is up, but the margin is shifting away from the chip seller.
FUNDING
Helsing Raises $1.8B, Europe's Biggest Defense Round
FUNDING$1.8B at $18B
Helsing Raises $1.8B, Europe's Biggest Defense Round
Munich-based Helsing closed a $1.8 billion Series E at an $18 billion valuation, Europe's biggest-ever defense-tech round, with Goldman Sachs Alternatives, CPPIB and JPMorgan joining as new investors amid oversubscribed demand.