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Defense technology startup Helsing raises $1.8B at $18B valuation
$1.8B. That's what Helsing just raised at an $18B valuation—proof that defense AI is now a mega-category.
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Why it matters
Helsing's $1.8B Series E signals institutional confidence in AI-powered defense tech as a category, with marquee investors (JPMorgan, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, Iconiq) backing autonomous military applications at scale.
The key facts
6 to knowSeries E: $1.8B
Post-money valuation: $18B
10 investors participated (mix of new and returning)
Lead/major investors: JPMorgan Chase, General Catalyst, Lightspeed, Iconiq
Company: German defense tech startup (Helsing SE)
Focus: AI for defense/military applications
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Publisher excerpt: German defense technology startup Helsing SE today announced that it has closed a $1.8 billion Series E investment. The late-stage capital was provided by a group of 10 new and returning investors. JPMorganChase, General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Iconiq were among the participants. Helsing says it’s…