Helsing, Europe’s top defense startup, skyrocketed after Russia invaded Ukraine. Gundbert Scherf, co-founder of the German company, saw the conflict reshape his business overnight.
The war shifted Helsing’s focus from concept to urgent demand. They now lead in supplying tech to frontline defense efforts. Scherf credits this rapid move for Helsing becoming Europe’s most valuable defense startup.
The image below shows Scherf in the Helsing office, a stark reminder of how geopolitical events can drive tech growth fast.
No word yet on Helsing’s next moves. But the war’s impact on tech startups is clear—and fast.
