Helsing
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: Munich, Germany · Est. 2021 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Helsing: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $3.3B raised. 8 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$3.3B
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
IP / Patents
5 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Helsing is a European defense-AI company (founded 2021, Munich) that builds AI software (Altra, Centaur) and AI-strike drones (HX-2, HF-1). The HX-2 is a production-stage loitering munition with onboard AI for Target acquisition, representing Europe's leading autonomous defense AI platform.
Well-capitalized with $3.3B raised and recent funding activity. Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Helsing.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Co-founder & co-CEO
Co-founder & co-CEO
Co-founder
Chief Scientist
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2021-01-01
cofounder · founded 2021-01-01
cofounder · founded 2021-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Helsing x Germany Bundeswehr kamikaze drone contractFeb 1, 2026
MOST RECENT · Helsing x Germany Bundeswehr kamikaze drone contract · 2026-02-01 · with Germany Bundeswehr · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Jul 14, 2022
- Filed: Oct 13, 2023
- Filed: Oct 9, 2023
- Filed: Sep 21, 2023
- Filed: Mar 12, 2024
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Helsing?
Helsing is a European defense-AI company (founded 2021, Munich) that builds AI software (Altra, Centaur) and AI-strike drones (HX-2, HF-1). The HX-2 is a production-stage loitering munition with onboard AI for Target acquisition, representing Europe's leading autonomous defense AI platform.
What does Helsing make?
Helsing has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: HX-2 (and HF-1) (Helsing builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Helsing publicly traded?
No. Helsing is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Helsing?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Helsing building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Helsing?
Gundbert Scherf is the ceo of Helsing, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Helsing?
Helsing is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $3.3B in disclosed funding.
Where is Helsing headquartered?
Helsing is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
How much funding has Helsing raised?
Helsing has raised approximately $3.3B in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Helsing?
Helsing is privately held and venture-backed ($3.3B raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Helsing operate robots?
Helsing operates 2 verified deployments, including at Lithuania, Ukraine.
How many robots has Helsing deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Helsing deployments on record at sites including Lithuania, Ukraine. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Helsing a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Helsing ranks in roughly the top 13% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Helsing founded?
Helsing was founded in 2021.
Is Helsing safe?
Helsing has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.