Helsing
Defence AI company building software and autonomous systems, including the HX-2 strike drone and CA-1 Europa uncrewed combat aircraft.
Lithuanian soldier with Raven drone and ground station, Hohenfels. Photo: U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Eric Perez, Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army).
Round details
Series E, $1.8B at $18B valuation, 13 Jul 2026.
Why it matters
HX-2 included in ~€540M Bundeswehr medium-range loitering munition package (Feb 2026, split with STARK); prior round €600M Series D (2025).
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
Helsing: key questions
What does Helsing do?
Defence AI company building software and autonomous systems, including the HX-2 strike drone and CA-1 Europa uncrewed combat aircraft.
Where is Helsing based?
Helsing is headquartered in Munich, Germany. It was founded in 2021.
How much funding has Helsing raised?
Total funding is ~$3.3B (sum of announced Series A-E rounds; no official cumulative figure), based on announced and reported rounds. Latest round: Series E, $1.8B at $18B valuation, 13 Jul 2026.
Who are Helsing's investors?
Notable investors include Dragoneer, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst.
Sources
- helsing.ai/newsroom/helsing-raises-1-8bn-in-series-e
- euro-sd.com/2026/07/news/cyber-coms/52272/helsing-raises-us1-8bn-in-series-e/
Figures come from company announcements and press reports. Spot an error? Send a correction. Nothing here is investment advice.
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