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Helsing

11 known investors

European AI company bringing AI-native software to defense systems; raised a $1.8B Series E.

Founders & leadership

DGDr. Gundbert Scherf
Dr. Gundbert ScherfinCo-founder and Co-CEO

Investors · 11

AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
Alkeon InnovationNew York
General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M
ICONIQSan Francisco
Lightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M
MastrySan Francisco
Dragoneer Investment GroupreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

Also in the syndicate · 4

JPMorgan ChasePluralthe Canada Pension Plan Investment Boardthe growth-equity arm of Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.6B disclosed across 2 of 5 rounds · 2023–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Helsing went on to found or lead other companies.

Daniel Georg EkChairmanFounded SpotifyTamar GomezProduct ManagerFounded AnkaraiAntoine de MalepradeStaff Deployed AI EngineerFounded Shone

In the news

Stock Market Today: Live Updates 17.08.2026ts2.tech · Aug 2026The 19 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of July 2026 – AlleyWatchalleywatch.com · Aug 2026Helsing's 'crazy' valuation raises defence tech bubble concernsft.com · Jul 2026Helsing Cofounders’ Fortunes Get Big Boost From New $18 Billion Valuationforbes.com · Jul 2026Helsing Raises $1.8B, Europe's Biggest Defense Round | Value Add Pulsevalueaddvc.com · Jul 2026Helsing raises $1.8 billion in Europe’s biggest defense-startup rounddefensenews.com · Jul 2026Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuationcnbc.com · Jul 2026Defense Startup Helsing Raises €450M to Expand in NATO's Eastern Flanknews.ycombinator.com · Jul 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Helsing do?
European AI company bringing AI-native software to defense systems; raised a $1.8B Series E.
Who founded Helsing?
Helsing was founded by Dr. Gundbert Scherf.
Who are Helsing's investors?
Helsing's investors include Accel, Alkeon Innovation, General Catalyst, ICONIQ, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mastry, Dragoneer Investment Group.
How much funding has Helsing raised?
Helsing has disclosed $3.6B raised across 2 of its 5 known rounds.