Daily News - 18 July 2025
About this episode
Four highlights: Helsing reaches €12B valuation with €600M round, TechVision Fund II closes over €50M for deep-tech in NRW, AYMO Ventures launches €52M fund in Croatia, Axelera AI gets €61.6M grant for edge-AI chips. In this episode the main theme is Startup Financing. Central thesis: Helsing reaches €12 billion valuation. What specifically do we discuss? Helsing is a startup that recently reached €12 billion valuation thanks to €600M funding round. Other funds like TechVision Fund II and AYMO Ventures are investing in deep-tech and AI across Europe. European Perspective: Europe is seeing increased investment in advanced technologies, with particular focus on deep-tech and AI, strategic sectors for global competitiveness. Strategic Implications: Significant growth in deep-tech and AI sector in Europe. Key Players: Helsing, TechVision Fund II, AYMO Ventures, Axelera AI.
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Main news
Startups mentioned
Helsing
Founded in Munich in 2021, Helsing is a European defence-tech company combining AI, operational software and proprietary manufacturing across strike drones, underwater systems and autonomous aircraft. Its 2026 Series E valued the company at $18 billion.
Axelera AI
Swiss AI company developing efficient AI accelerators and edge computing solutions for real-time AI applications.
Why they matter
Crescita significativa nel settore deep-tech e AI in Europa.