Defence startup Helsing has raised $1.8bn in fresh funding at an $18bn valuation, as investor appetite for military tech continues to accelerate.
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July 13, 2026
Helsing raises $1.8bn backed by Goldman and Lightspeed
Munich-based defence startup valuation ticks up to $18bn with latest round
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