Helsing
Helsing is a Software & AI Platforms company founded in 2021 and based in Munich, Germany. It has raised $829.8M in total funding, most recently a Series C in 2024 at a $5.3B valuation.
Helsing builds AI-driven software for defense decision-making, sensor fusion, and autonomous systems for European and NATO militaries. Raised €600M Series D in Jun 2025 at a €12B valuation led by Prima Materia (Daniel Ek); contracts with Germany, UK, and NATO; co-founded by former Palantir employees; HQ in Munich with London office.
The European counterpart to Palantir and Anduril, backed by Spotify co-founder and reflecting Europe's push for sovereign defense AI capabilities.
At a glance
Total raised
$829.8M
Headcount
501-1k
Headquarters
Munich
GermanyFounded
2021
Status
Private
Latest valuation
Where Helsing ranks
Top 25 Defense companies →Funding history
Total raised
$829.8M
Rounds tracked
3
Latest stage
Series C
Latest valuation
$5.3B
| Date | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | Series C | $486M | $5.3B | General Catalyst |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Series B | $223M | — |
