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Valkyr Defense Systems
Valkyr Defense Systems is a startup based in Malmö developing a new close-range defense against drones. The company focuses on the Hildr system, which is designed to stop drone attacks at very short distances. According to the company, market demand is growing faster than supply. Hildr detects drones that pose a threat and shoots them down, using AI-driven detection technology with multiple sensors. The system is intended to serve as a complement in situations where the threat arises quickly and reaction time is limited.
- Raised
- EUR 744K
- Last round
- 25 Sep 2026
- Momentum
- Notable activity
- Events
- 2
Updated 25 Sep 2026
Capital
2 rounds · 2026
2025
Founded
2026
Funding round
€355K
26 Aug 2026
Seed
€389K
Cumulative €389K
25 Sep 2026 · +1 mo
Funding round
€355K
Cumulative €744K
Backers
2 investorsAmounts in EUR, converted at the ECB rate on the event date. Funding totals exclude debt, grants and state aid; rounds whose instrument is not yet established are still counted. Every figure links to its source.
Activity
2 events
- Funding25 Sep 2026EUR 355K
Valkyr Defense Systems has raised more than four million Swedish kronor from investors including Keystones and I Love Lund to develop its autonomous drone defense technology.
▸Source: TechSavvy.media
“Det svenske startup, Valkyr Defense Systems, har rejst mere end fire millioner svenske kroner fra blandt andet Keystones’ business angels og I Love Lund. Startuppet... Indlægget Svensk startup rejser…”
- Funding26 Aug 2026EUR 389K
Valkyr Defense Systems raised 4.3 million kronor in a funding round, with I Love Lund taking a minority stake.
▸Source: Rapidus
“Valkyr Defense Systems i Malmö utvecklar ett nytt närförsvar mot drönare. Bakom det nya bolaget står en välbekant serieentreprenör som söker kapital för att inleda serietillverkning under nästa år.…”
People
1 person
Peter Arndt
CEO & Founder
Questions
6 answers
- What does Valkyr Defense Systems do?
- Valkyr Defense Systems is a startup based in Malmö developing a new close-range defense against drones. The company focuses on the Hildr system, which is designed to stop drone attacks at very short distances. According to the company, market demand is growing faster than supply. Hildr detects drones that pose a threat and shoots them down, using AI-driven detection technology with multiple sensors. The system is intended to serve as a complement in situations where the threat arises quickly and reaction time is limited.
- When was Valkyr Defense Systems founded?
- Valkyr Defense Systems was founded in 2025.
- Where is Valkyr Defense Systems headquartered?
- Valkyr Defense Systems is based in Sweden.
- How much funding has Valkyr Defense Systems raised?
- Valkyr Defense Systems has raised €744K (across 2 rounds · last 25 Sep 2026).
- What was Valkyr Defense Systems's latest funding round?
- Valkyr Defense Systems's most recent disclosed round was a funding round of €355K, announced 25 September 2026.
- Who has invested in Valkyr Defense Systems?
- Investors in Valkyr Defense Systems include I Love Lund, Keystones.
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