AI warfare push makes Helsing one of Europe’s 5 most valuable tech firms
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 () Munich-based defence tech startup Helsing has raised €600mn as geopolitical tensions trigger a flood of capital into AI warfare. The large investment was led by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s VC firm Prima Materia. It brings the company’s total raised to north of €1.3bn, building on a €450mn funding round in July last year. Helsing didn’t disclose its updated valuation. However, according to the Financial Times, the unicorn company is now worth €12bn, making it one of Europe’s five most valuable private tech companies. Prima Materia was one of Helsing’s earliest backers — a move that sparked boycotts among artists on…
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Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ()
Munich-based defence tech startup Helsing has raised €600mn as geopolitical tensions trigger a flood of capital into AI warfare. The large investment was led by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s VC firm Prima Materia. It brings the company’s total raised to north of €1.3bn, building on a €450mn funding round in July last year. Helsing didn’t disclose its updated valuation. However, according to the Financial Times, the unicorn company is now worth €12bn, making it one of Europe’s five most valuable private tech companies. Prima Materia was one of Helsing’s earliest backers — a move that sparked boycotts among artists on…![Europe's top tech hubs: Paris tops London as UK capital startups face funding lows [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250613/1413801878-Europe-top-tech-hubs-Paris-tops-London.jpg)
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