Helsing
European AI defense software and autonomous systems company.
Helsing develops AI-powered software for military applications across air, land, sea, and sub-surface domains. Its technology interprets sensor and weapons system data to provide real-time battlefield insights. The company expanded into hardware with the HX-2 and HF-1 AI strike drones, which have been fielded in Ukraine. Helsing commits to selling exclusively to democratic governments and has subsidiaries in the UK, France, and Estonia.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 900
- Total funding
- €1.37B + $1.8B Series E
- Valuation
- $18B (Series E, Jul 2026)
- Stage
- Series E
- Status
- active
- Domains
- AI defense software, Autonomous drones, Battlefield AI
- www.linkedin.com/company/helsing
- X / Twitter
- x.com/HelsingAI
- Website
- helsing.ai
Founders3
Cap table12
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Valuation over time
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| Holder | Instrument | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Founders & managementReinvested | Common | ~13.3% |
Other investors | Preferred / Common | ~13.3% |
AccelReinvested | Preferred (Series C–D) | ~13.3% |
Prima Materia (Daniel Ek)Reinvested | Preferred (Series A–D) | ~13.3% |
Saab (strategic)Reinvested | Preferred (Series C) | ~13.3% |
Lightspeed Venture PartnersReinvested | Preferred (Series C–D) | ~13.3% |
General CatalystReinvested | Preferred (Series B–C) | ~13.3% |
Employee option pool | Options | ~6.7% |
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Frequently asked
- What does Helsing do?
- Helsing develops AI-powered software for military applications across air, land, sea, and sub-surface domains. Its technology interprets sensor and weapons system data to provide real-time battlefield insights. The company expanded into hardware with the HX-2 and HF-1 AI strike drones, which have been fielded in Ukraine. Helsing commits to selling exclusively to democratic governments and has subsidiaries in the UK, France, and Estonia.
- Where is Helsing headquartered?
- Helsing is headquartered in Munich, Germany and was founded in 2021.
- How much funding has Helsing raised?
- Helsing has raised €1.37B + $1.8B Series E in disclosed funding, at a most recent valuation of $18B (Series E, Jul 2026).
- What does Helsing specialize in?
- Helsing works across AI defense software, Autonomous drones, Battlefield AI.
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