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September 14, 2023

Defence startup Helsing raises €209m in Series B round

US firm General Catalyst led the deal as VCs seize opportunities in defence tech

Defence startup Helsing has raised €209m to develop AI software for the armed forces as rising geopolitical tensions provoke investment into defence tech.

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Cristina Gallardo

Cristina Gallardo was a senior reporter at Sifted based in Madrid and Barcelona. She covered Europe's tech sovereignty, deeptech and Iberia. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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