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AI warfare push makes Helsing one of Europe’s 5 most valuable tech firms


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 w [...]

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Match Score: 79.79

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Match Score: 54.89

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Match Score: 50.14

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Match Score: 45.20

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Match Score: 44.73

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Match Score: 40.44

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Surfshark VPN review: A fast VPN for casual users

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Match Score: 37.54

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Match Score: 37.50

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Match Score: 33.60