# Helsing SE

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/helsing-se

- Industry: Defence
- Headquarters: Munich, Germany
- Website: www.helsing.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $3.3B
- Latest round: Series E (Jul 9, 2026)
- Investors on record: 23

## About

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. In July 2026, Helsing SE raised an amount of venture funding from investor Pengana Capital Group. 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. Helsing SE plans to use the July 2026 funding to build AI software for weapons systems and battlefield decision-making, military strike drones, and underwater surveillance systems.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jul 9, 2026, $1.8B — Accel, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst Partners, CPP Investment Board, JPMorgan Chase, StepStone, Greenoaks Capital, ICONIQ Capital, Dragoneer Investment Group, Disruptive, Prima Materia, Plural
- Series D, Jun 6, 2025, $684M — Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Saab, BDT & MSD Partners, Prima Materia, Plural
- Series C, Jun 12, 2024, $486M — Accel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Duquesne Family Office, Greenoaks Capital, Saab, La Famiglia, Cosmic Management, Plural, RheinGold Family Office
- Series B, Aug 12, 2023, $229M — General Catalyst Partners, Saab, La Famiglia, Prima Materia
- Series A, Feb 8, 2022, $117M — Lansdowne Partners, Prima Materia, Juwel 225. V V GmbH, Manoa Ventures GmbH, Bee Holding GmbH

## Investors

- Lansdowne Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lansdowne-partners) — Series A
- Prima Materia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/prima-materia) — Series A, Series B, Series D, Series E
- Juwel 225. V V GmbH — Series A
- Manoa Ventures GmbH — Series A
- Bee Holding GmbH — Series A
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Saab — Series B, Series C, Series D
- La Famiglia (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/la-famiglia) — Series B, Series C
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Duquesne Family Office — Series C
- Greenoaks Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/greenoaks-capital) — Series C, Series E
- Cosmic Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cosmic-management) — Series C
- Plural (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plural) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- RheinGold Family Office — Series C
- BDT & MSD Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdt-msd-partners) — Series D
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/goldman-sachs-asset-management) — Series E
- CPP Investment Board — Series E
- JPMorgan Chase — Series E
- StepStone (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stepstone) — Series E
- ICONIQ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/iconiq-capital) — Series E
- Dragoneer Investment Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dragoneer-investment-group) — Series E
- Disruptive (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/disruptive) — Series E