+++ Helsing +++ SWISSto12 +++ microagi +++ Project Q +++ Skalar +++ Pflegia +++ refyne +++ - deutsche-startups.de
Summary
This roundup highlights several notable startup financing rounds in the German-speaking startup ecosystem. Helsing raised 1.8 billion US dollars in a Series E round, pushing its valuation to 18 billion US dollars. SWISSto12, microagi, Project Q, Skalar, Sodex, and MAIA also secured new capital in separate funding events. The article additionally lists several mergers and acquisitions, including Ardian’s majority takeover of Pflegia and VisualLogix’s acquisition of refyne.
Funding
Amount
$1.8B
Total raised
Date
July 18, 2026
Announcement date
Investors
StepStone Group, ICONIQ Capital, Hensoldt, NorthZone Ventures, StepStone, MS&AD, Infinity Ventures Japan, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Lightspeed Venture Partners, LocalGlobe, SOSV, Village Global, QED Investors, General Catalyst, Business Angels, Redalpine Venture Partners
Lead investors
Company
helsing.ai
Funded company
Classifications
industries
No industries detected
applications
Accounting and Taxes
AskAI Classifications
Labels
Artificial Intelligence
Defence Software
Autonomous Systems
