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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

Martin Coulter

2 min read

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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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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