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HadrianHadrian builds AI-powered automated factories making precision parts for the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin, and Navy submarines, and raised a $1.37B Series D in August 2026 at a $7.87B valuation — up nearly 5x since January.
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HelsingHelsing 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.
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Total Raised
~$1.7B
~$3.3B ($1.8B Series E + ~€1.36B prior rounds)
HadrianHelsing
Last Valuation
$7.87B (Aug 2026)
$18B (Jul 2026)
HadrianHelsing
Defense
Sector
Defense
2020
Founded
2021
Torrance, CA
HQ
Munich, Germany
Private
Status
Private
Hadrian investors
Founders FundLux CapitalAndreessen HorowitzJPMorganChase Strategic Investment GroupValor Equity PartnersBaillie Gifford1789 Capital
Helsing investors
Prima Materia (Daniel Ek)General CatalystAccelLightspeed Venture PartnersSaabDragoneer Investment GroupICONIQ
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