Salesforce buys defense startup Rune Technologies for $375M
The enterprise cloud provider agreed to pay $375 million for the military supply AI startup, which carried a $127 million valuation.
Salesforce agreed to purchase Rune Technologies in a $375 million transaction, according to reporting from TechCrunch [1].
Launched in 2024, Rune Technologies creates AI tools designed to forecast logistics and supply requirements for American armed services [1]. The firm previously gathered $30 million in capital from venture backers such as Point72 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, IQT, and Human Capital [1]. Investors had pinned the startup's valuation at $127 million during its Series A financing [1].
The acquisition expands the enterprise software footprint in government operations. Salesforce Missionforce, a specialized unit inside the cloud vendor, currently oversees a $5.6 billion defense agreement alongside the U.S. Army [1].
Questions and answers
What is the purchase price for Rune Technologies?
Salesforce reached a deal to buy the startup for $375 million [1].
What does Rune Technologies build?
The company produces AI software tailored to forecast military supply demands and logistics workflows [1].
Which venture firms backed Rune Technologies before the takeover?
Its previous investors include Point72 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Human Capital, and IQT [1].
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Sources
- 1.Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune — TechCrunch Startups, Oct 30, 2026
