Heliad AG

We’re excited to announce that through our early-stage strategy Collective Ventures, we have participated in Albacore Inc. (YC S25)’s USD 6.5m seed round, alongside Outlander VC, Brave Capital, D3 Venture Capital Firm, Alumni Ventures, Y Combinator and other leading investors. Together, we’re supporting Albacore’s mission to advance undersea autonomy with their long-range unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Why Albacore? At a time when maritime autonomy is gaining strategic importance, Albacore is pushing the boundaries of underwater technology. Their Ghostfin UUV redefines operational flexibility and endurance for defense applications including high modularity. With rapid prototyping, successful payload testing, and demonstrations planned with partners, Albacore is set to provide urgently needed capabilities. Through scaling production, refining autonomous systems, and building a highly capable UUV platform, Albacore is enabling faster modernization, enhanced operational reach, and stronger maritime capabilities for tomorrow’s defense landscape. Congratulations to Dante Vaisbort, John Huddleston, and the entire Albacore team! We’re proud to support your journey! 🌊🤖 Read the full Tectonic article via the link in the comments.

Thrilled to join AgeTechX next week - where generational challenges become generational opportunities. See you there!

See you at AgeTechX! Europe is experiencing a historic demographic shift: for the first time, people over 65 outnumber those under 15. Systems across healthcare, housing, pensions, and care are under growing pressure and the urgency to act has never been higher.   We see this not just as a challenge, but as a generational opportunity. The “silver economy” is already valued at over EUR 5 trillion. Seniors are eager to live longer, healthier, and more connected lives and innovation in AgeTech is the key to unlocking this potential.   That’s why this year, we are joining Brian Daly and the team at AgeTechX Berlin to support the ecosystem of innovators that Europe needs for an ageing society.   🗓️ October 14, 2025 📍 SAP Data Space, Berlin   👋 Join our team at the event and connect with us as we explore innovations that empower aging populations and build sustainable, future-ready societies.

We are excited to announce our investment in StratifAI as part of their EUR 12.5m oversubscribed round alongside Picus Capital, Alven, and a strong syndicate of new and existing partners including Debiopharm, Arve Capital and angel investors Rubin Ritter, Lars Langusch, Jens Begemann and Christoph Haarburger.   StratifAI is tackling one of oncology’s biggest challenges: biomarker discovery that is still too slow, too costly, and too limited. Their multimodal AI platform, Polaris™, changes that by extracting spatial and molecular insights directly from routine histology and linking them to patient outcomes which has the potential to transform cancer diagnostics at scale.   But what excites us most is the founding team behind StratifAI. Omar El Nahhas and Firas Khader are visionary builders who combine deep scientific expertise with relentless ambition. When we recently sat down to discuss strategic growth avenues, their clarity of vision and drive to deliver globally impactful solutions in precision oncology reminded us why supporting them was such an easy decision.   Congratulations to Omar and Firas and the entire StratifAI team once again in setting a new standard of how cancer biomarkers are discovered and deployed worldwide. This is only the beginning. 🚀   👉 Read the official press release via the link in the comments. 

"We roll up our sleeves, get our hands dirty and don’t just sit in front of a laptop all day"   Europe has long been a global leader in innovation – from the automotive industry to world-class engineering. Today, that same spirit drives a new generation of companies like ARX Robotics.   In short: Europe needs more than software.   At Heliad, we believe the future is built where hardware and software work together, creating vertically integrated value chains. Made in Europe, for Europe.   Together with co-founder & CFO Maximilian Wied and Head of Finance Benedikt Brandmeier, we explored ARX’s financial strategy and discussed ways to support their growth as part of our kick-off. We also discussed solutions as smart and forward-looking as their technologies and gave insights into the wider opportunities capital markets offer.   Visiting their production hall showed us how innovation comes to life step by step: a team tackling some of Europe’s most pressing challenges while shaping industries of the future. All from a small village just outside of Munich.   From our first conversations to what lies ahead, ARX Robotics demonstrates how hardware + software can push boundaries. We’re excited to continue this journey with the ARX team and help Europe maintain its edge in technology and industry. Grateful to stand alongside Maximilian Wied, Marc A. Wietfeld, Stefan R. and the wider ARX team. Your discipline and pace of execution raise the bar day after day.

Equity alone will not secure Europe’s future in verticals that safeguard critical infrastructure.   In his guest article for deutsche-startups.de, our Co-CEO Julian Kappus highlights the need for smarter financing models to scale innovation. Venture Debt, Asset-Backed Financings, and public-private hybrids can unlock growth without excessive dilution, with meaningful impact across future verticals including energy, mobility, robotics, and beyond.   We are proud to have supported teams already leading the way. From Enpal’s first residential solar securitization program, FINN closing a EUR 1bn Asset-Backed Security progam to finance fleet growth, to Nelly Solutions securing EUR 100m to expand its factoring solutions for medical practices. Our portfolio showcases how innovative financing translates into real-world impact.   At Heliad, we have made it our mission to bring capital markets sparring into the venture ecosystem, generating significant value for founders today and even more in the years ahead. Our observations reinforce our approach as capital market competence is no longer optional for founders, it is essential for long-term competitiveness and one key lever to secure Europe’s technological sovereignty. Read the full article below (German only). https://lnkd.in/emaQJy8J

Big news from ARX Robotics!💥 We’re excited to have significantly increased our commitment to ARX as part of their €11m Series A extension, bringing the total round to €42m. The extension was led by Speedinvest, joining an exceptional group of investors including HV Capital, Omnes, Project A, and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF). ARX is shaping the future of software-defined defense with modular autonomous ground systems and a scalable operating system – all designed and manufactured in Europe. In just a few months, they’ve made impressive strides in scaling production, expanding Mithra OS and growing their team and mission capabilities. Congrats to Marc A. Wietfeld, Maximilian Wied, Stefan R., and the full team on this major milestone! 🗞️ Read the full article in WirtschaftsWoche via the link in the comments.

If you're building a business with a complex or innovative financing model – and wondering how to best position yourself for long-term success – this is for you. In today’s Startup Insider Masterclass, our Co-CEO Julian Kappus shared: • Why capital markets matter earlier than most founders think • What companies like Enpal, FINN, and Nelly Solutions have in common when it comes to financing innovation • How we bring both capital and capital markets expertise to the (cap) table – from refining equity stories to advising on ABS lending structures We’re particularly looking to partner with companies that think financing creatively – whether in HealthTech, SpaceTech, or any sector where capital efficiency and innovation go hand in hand. If that sounds like you, let’s connect. Always up for a thoughtful exchange. https://lnkd.in/e6BH_J84

Raisin named one of the World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025 by CNBC and Statista 🏆 Out of more than 2,000 fintechs analyzed globally, only 300 companies made the final list – and just 9 of them are based in Germany, with Raisin being one of them. By giving people easier access to high-quality savings and investment products, Raisin empowers individuals to grow their wealth and supports banks in reaching customers across Europe and the U.S. Their recent milestone of EUR 4bn in interest earned by users speaks volumes about their impact. Congratulations to Tamas Giorgadse and the entire Raisin team – and to all companies recognized this year. A well-deserved achievement! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gwdjYkqU