Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation
European defense tech firm Helsing has secured $1.8 billion in Series E funding, reaching a valuation of $18 billion.
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Helsing, a drone startup and rival to Anduril, has raised $1.8 billion in Series E funding. This latest investment round places the company's valuation at $18 billion.
Coverage from Bloomberg, CNBC, AOL, and Global Banking & Finance Review emphasizes the scale of the funding and the involvement of Goldman backing. Startup Fortune highlights that the company's equity reshuffle reflects the speed of Europe's defense boom.
Future focus remains on Helsing's positioning as a European alternative to Anduril within the rapidly expanding defense sector.
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Quick answers
How much funding did Helsing raise?
Helsing raised $1.8 billion in Series E funding.
What is Helsing's current valuation?
The company is valued at $18 billion.
Who provided backing for this round?
According to Bloomberg, Goldman provided backing for the raise.
Coverage (6)
- Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation CNBC · 1h ago broke it first
- Europe's Helsing raises $1.8 billion, valuing defence group at $18 billion AOL.com · 1h ago
- Helsing's Equity Reshuffle Shows How Fast Europe's Defense Boom Is Moving Startup Fortune · 1h ago
- Helsing Raises $1.8 Billion, Valued at $18 Billion in Series E Funding Global Banking & Finance Review · 1h ago
- Drone Startup Helsing Raises at $18 Billion With Goldman Backing Bloomberg.com · 1h ago
- Europe's Anduril rival Helsing raises $1.8 billion at $18 billion valuation CNBC · 1h ago broke it first
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