Sources: German defense tech startup Helsing is set to raise $1.2B led by Dragoneer and Lightspeed at an ~$18B valuation, up from $14B in June 2025 Financial Times 2026-05-12 Lightspeed, Dragoneer Related Coverage Daniel Ek-backed defense tech Helsing to raise $1.2B at $18B valuation TechCrunch · Julie Bort Lightspeed backs defense AI startup Helsing at $18b valuation Tech in Asia · Grace Priscilla Teo German defense tech startup Helsing in talks over $1.2B funding round SiliconANGLE · Mike Wheatley