Helsing raises $1.8bn at $18bn valuation for AI defence technology

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01 — Who
Helsing
02 — Where
Munich, Germany
03 — When
July 2026

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Munich-based defence startup Helsing raised $1.8bn in a Series E round, reaching an $18bn valuation. The company focuses on AI-powered battlefield software, drones, and surveillance systems. Helsing plans to use the funds to accelerate development for European and allied armed forces.

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Munich-based defence startup Helsing raised $1.8bn in a Series E round, reaching an $18bn valuation. The company focuses on AI-powered battlefield software, drones, and surveillance systems. Helsing plans to use the funds to accelerate development for European and allied armed forces.

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