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Spotify CEO Invests €600M in Defense Tech Firm Helsing

6/18/2025

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In a bold move, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has invested €600 million in Munich's defense tech firm Helsing, now valued at €12 billion. This strategic investment underscores Europe's urgent quest for military autonomy amid escalating geopolitical tensions. With AI-driven battlefield visualization and plans to expand into drones and submarines, Helsing is at the forefront of Europe's defense tech revolution.

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In a bold move, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has invested €600 million in Munich's defense tech firm Helsing, now valued at €12 billion. This strategic investment underscores Europe's urgent quest for military autonomy amid escalating geopolitical tensions. With AI-driven battlefield visualization and plans to expand into drones and submarines, Helsing is at the forefront of Europe's defense tech revolution.