Kelluu
Operates autonomous hydrogen-powered airships providing persistent aerial surveillance between satellites and drones.
Italy at night, seen from the International Space Station. Photo: NASA, Public domain (PD-USGov-NASA-AP).
Round details
Series A, €15M, 14 Apr 2026.
Why it matters
NIF's first direct Finnish investment; NATO DIANA since 2024; Maven Smart System integration at Steadfast Dart 26; Ottawa office.
Key figures confirmed by multiple sourcesLast checked 21 October 2026
Kelluu: key questions
What does Kelluu do?
Operates autonomous hydrogen-powered airships providing persistent aerial surveillance between satellites and drones.
Where is Kelluu based?
Kelluu is headquartered in Joensuu, Finland. It was founded in 2018.
How much funding has Kelluu raised?
A cumulative total is not disclosed. The latest round was: Series A, €15M, 14 Apr 2026.
Who are Kelluu's investors?
Notable investors include NATO Innovation Fund, Keen Venture Partners, Tesi.
Sources
- nif.fund/news/the-nato-innovation-fund-leads-e15mn-series-a-in-kelluu-to-build-europes-per
- dronelife.com/2026/04/14/kelluu-raises-15m-airship-funding-nato/
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