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Helsing

AI defense technology company that raised $2B+ in funding. Latest round details, investors, and valuation data for one of Europe's largest AI startups.

Enterprise AI
AI platforms
Total Raised
$2.7B
Last Valuation
$8.0B
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA

Overview

Helsing is described in media reports as an AI company developing technologies and platforms for commercial users, though public disclosures have not detailed specific products, vertical focus, or model architectures. The company is presented as targeting business customers rather than consumer markets, but precise go-to-market and differentiation claims were not included in the coverage. On May 11, 2026, Helsing attracted an undisclosed $1.2 billion financing round reported to be backed by Lightspeed and Dragoneer, with sources valuing the company at about $18 billion. The disclosed funding total equals $1.2 billion from that single reported round; additional operational, customer, or technology details were not made public in the report.

Funding History

5 rounds · Nov 2021 – May 2026
$2.7B
Total Raised
5
Valuation: $8.0B
Cumulative: $2.7B

Lightspeed and Dragoneer to back Helsing’s $1.2B round, valuing it at $18B: report

Investors not disclosed
Source
4
Valuation: $13.0B
Cumulative: $1.5B

Helsing raised a Series D to scale its defense AI products and industrial capacity across Europe.

Prima Materia (Lead)
3
Valuation: $5.4B
Cumulative: $829M

Helsing raised a Series C to accelerate development of AI capabilities for European defense, including autonomous and software-defined systems.

General Catalyst (Lead)
2
Valuation: $1.9B
Cumulative: $342M

Helsing raised a Series B to expand its defense AI platform and deepen work with European governments and defense partners.

General Catalyst (Lead)
1
Valuation: $595M
Cumulative: $119M

Helsing raised a large Series A to build AI software for defense and national-security applications in Europe.

Prima Materia (Lead)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Helsing raised in total?
Helsing has raised a total of $2.7B across 5 funding rounds.
Who are Helsing's investors?
Helsing's investors include General Catalyst, Undisclosed, Prima Materia.
What does Helsing do?
Helsing is described in media reports as an AI company developing technologies and platforms for commercial users, though public disclosures have not detailed specific products, vertical focus, or model architectures. The company is presented as targeting business customers rather than consumer markets, but precise go-to-market and differentiation claims were not included in the coverage. On May 11, 2026, Helsing attracted an undisclosed $1.2 billion financing round reported to be backed by Lightspeed and Dragoneer, with sources valuing the company at about $18 billion. The disclosed funding total equals $1.2 billion from that single reported round; additional operational, customer, or technology details were not made public in the report.
Where is Helsing headquartered?
Helsing is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.