July 21, 2026
Willkie advised Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives on its investment in Helsing GmbH, Europe's leading defense AI company, as part of a Series E financing round that raised $1.8 billion and values Helsing at $18 billion.
Helsing, based in Germany with operations throughout the European Union, the United Kingdom and North America, provides AI-driven and software-defined defense technology.
Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives is an investing platform within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS). Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally.
The Willkie team was led by partner Miriam Steets and included counsel Dr. Johannes Schmidt and Aurel Hille and associates Dr. Maximilian Schlutz, Denise Klasen and Nils Bock.
Helsing, based in Germany with operations throughout the European Union, the United Kingdom and North America, provides AI-driven and software-defined defense technology.
Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives is an investing platform within Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS). Goldman Sachs is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally.
The Willkie team was led by partner Miriam Steets and included counsel Dr. Johannes Schmidt and Aurel Hille and associates Dr. Maximilian Schlutz, Denise Klasen and Nils Bock.
