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TechCrunch May 11, 2026 at 17:38 Startups Rising Hot

Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation

Five-year old European military drone startup Helsing is close to raising another monster round.

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May 11, 2026 at 17:38 TechCrunch

Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation

Five-year old European military drone startup Helsing is close to raising another monster round.

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