Helsing SE

DefenceSeries EMunich, Germanyhelsing.ai

Latest round

Series E

Last raised

Jul 2026

Total raised

$3.3B

Investors

23

About Helsing SE

Based in Germany, Helsing GmbH develops advanced AI solutions focused on enhancing defense capabilities and national security, specializing in military applications and intelligence technologies. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich, Germany and Co-founded by Gundbert Scherf(Co-CEO), Torsten Reil (Co-CEO), and Niklas Köhler. Helsing GmbH specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for defense applications. Their core product offerings include the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous fighter jet designed for modern aerial combat, and various platforms such as Altra, HX-2, SG-1, and LURA, which serve specialized roles in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. These products are tailored for use by military and defense organizations, contributing to operations and maritime defense capabilities. Helsing's recent acquisition of Blue Ocean aims to bolster their Maritime Defence Programme. Their solutions cater primarily to governmental agencies and defense contractors across Europe and North America. Core product offerings include CA-1 Europa, an autonomous fighter jet designed for modern aerial combat Modify this to Helsing describes CA-1 Europa as an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle / autonomous fighter jet in the three-to-five ton class, under development at Helsing and Grob Aircraft. The company's revenue model is structured around business-to-business transactions, primarily involving partnerships with government and defense entities, providing specialized defense products and services through multi-year contracts.

Who invested in Helsing SE

23 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series E

    Jul 9, 2026

    Amount

    $1.8B

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series D

    Jun 6, 2025

    Amount

    $684M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series C

    Jun 12, 2024

    Amount

    $486M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series B

    Aug 12, 2023

    Amount

    $229M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series A

    Feb 8, 2022

    Amount

    $117M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Helsing SE

Who invested in Helsing SE?

Helsing SE has 23 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Helsing SE raised?

Helsing SE has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Helsing SE last raise money?

Helsing SE's most recent round on record is a Series E, in Jul 2026.

What does Helsing SE do?

Based in Germany, Helsing GmbH develops advanced AI solutions focused on enhancing defense capabilities and national security, specializing in military applications and intelligence technologies.

Where is Helsing SE headquartered?

Helsing SE is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Which VCs invest in companies like Helsing SE?

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