Funding round
Helion Seed
Helion, which works in fusion energy research and development in Everett, raised $1.5M in a Seed round announced on 1 Jan 2014. 2 firms took part. It is Helion's first venture round on record.
$1.5M
Amount raised
Not disclosed
Post-money valuation
2
Investors
no lead named
Valuation
What this round says about the price
Helion did not disclose a valuation in this round. It is Helion's first venture round on record, 1 year after it was founded in 2013. It is under 1% of the $1.47B Helion has raised in the venture rounds on record. Helion raised again 80 months later: a Series D round of $40M in Sep 2020, at $1.25B post-money.
Helion's funding rounds
Helion has 6 venture rounds on record. This one is highlighted.
Investors
Who put money in
2 firms took part; no lead investor was named.
Investors
- Y Combinator backs 1,295 venture-backed companies new investor
- backs 16 venture-backed companies new investor
Comparable rounds
How it compares
The closest in time: Seed rounds in any sector within 6 months:
| Company | Announced | Amount | Post-money | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Companies | 22 Jan 2014 | $10M | not disclosed | not named |
| Groceries | 1 Jan 2014 | $8.0M | not disclosed | not named |
| Medical Supply Manufacturers | 17 Jan 2014 | $2.4M | not disclosed | AIB Seed Capital Fund |
| Tech Companies | 1 Jan 2014 | $2.0M | not disclosed | not named |
| Automobile Dealers & Manufacturers | 1 Jan 2014 | $2.0M | not disclosed | not named |
| Clothing Manufacturers | 1 Jan 2014 | $2.0M | not disclosed | not named |
| Tech Companies | 1 Jan 2014 | $2.0M | not disclosed | Rincon Venture Partners and Daher Capital |
| MasterClass Learning, Tutoring & Courses | 1 Jan 2014 | $1.9M | not disclosed | Harrison Metal |
Sources
Where this comes from
Reported by 3 sources.
Questions
Frequently asked
How much did Helion raise in its Seed round?
Helion raised $1.5M in its Seed round, announced in Jan 2014.
Which investors took part in Helion's Seed round?
Y Combinator and Mithril.
What was Helion's valuation at the Seed round?
It was not disclosed.
Did Helion raise again after this round?
Yes: a Series D round in Sep 2020 of $40M at $1.25B post-money.