Helicon
Automates carbon-fiber textile handling to produce composite parts for drones and other unmanned systems.
$16.5MSeed
ParticipantEF
Entrepreneurs First
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionUnited States · Oct 21, 2026 · Sep 22, 2026
Entrepreneurs First backs individuals before a company exists, helping them find a co-founder, develop an idea and form a business with a path into the US startup market.
Its matching process introduces candidates screened for complementary skills and working styles. Founders test potential partnerships through retreats, local cohorts and company-building work, with a dedicated adviser and a San Francisco-based partner.
EF offers an equity-free grant during ideation and up to $250,000 of investment after company formation. Support for the US phase includes office space, customer development, incorporation and relocation guidance, fundraising preparation and a San Francisco Demo Day.
Sources
- Rounds participated in
- 1
- Confirmed lead rounds
- 0 All roles disclosed
- New companies
- 1 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $16.5M 1 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share