Helsing
European AI defense software and autonomous systems company.
Overview
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.
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Investors1
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Funding & cap table detail
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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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