Aiming to Replace Whiteboards and Spreadsheets on the Battlefield
Rune Technologies, a startup founded by veterans and technologists, has raised $24 million in Series A funding to fix a part of modern military operations that’s long been overlooked: logistics.
While many defense tech startups focus on drones, weapons, or sensors, Rune is taking a different path. It’s building software that helps the military manage how it moves, supplies, and sustains its people and equipment—without needing a whiteboard or Excel spreadsheet.
“Right now, logistics in the U.S. military is still incredibly manual,” said co-founder David Tuttle.
“We want to change that with software that’s smart, fast, and built for the battlefield.”
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Meet the Founders
Rune was founded by David Tuttle, a former field artillery officer and member of Joint Special Operations Command, and Peter Goldsborough, a former Meta engineer and current U.S. Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary volunteer. The two met while working at Anduril, one of the most high-profile defense tech startups in Silicon Valley.
Together, they saw a clear problem: the way modern militaries operate has changed dramatically, but the back-end logistics systems haven’t kept up.
Introducing TyrOS: Smarter, Faster, More Flexible Logistics
Rune’s core product is called TyrOS, a next-generation logistics software platform. Think of it as the military’s new brain for supply chain coordination—one that actually works on the frontlines.
Here’s what TyrOS does:
- Tracks and forecasts needs for food, fuel, weapons, personnel, and vehicles
- Helps logistics teams plan how to move what, where, and when
- Adjusts for real-world conditions—like blown-up bridges or changing threats
- Works offline in tough environments (yes, even in the jungle)
- Syncs with central systems when connectivity comes back
In short, it helps the military get the right things to the right places—faster, and with fewer mistakes.
“The goal isn’t just to move boxes,” said Tuttle.
“It’s to support missions with speed, accuracy, and resilience—even in chaos.”
Not Just Another Cloud App — Built for the Edge
One of the things that makes TyrOS stand out is its “edge-first” design. That means it doesn’t rely on a stable internet connection or constant access to cloud servers.
You can run TyrOS:
- On a laptop in a remote field camp
- On existing military server stacks
- With or without connectivity
This is a big deal in real-world military operations, where bandwidth can be limited or unreliable.
“Building software for warzones is very different from building it for an office,” Tuttle explained.
“You need systems that work even when the cloud doesn’t.”
AI That Actually Helps—Without Overpromising
TyrOS uses deep learning models and time-series forecasting to plan and predict needs based on environmental data, troop movements, supply levels, and more. It also includes traditional optimization tools for tasks that demand precision—like loading planes or planning vehicle routes.
And Rune’s team is now integrating generative AI, allowing users to ask complex questions and get suggestions for action plans. But Tuttle is clear-eyed about the hype:
“We use generative AI where it makes sense, but we still rely on tried-and-true math when we need exact answers.”
Backed by Big Names in Defense and Tech
Rune’s $24 million Series A round was led by Human Capital, and joined by:
- a16z (Andreessen Horowitz)
- Pax VC
- Washington Harbour Partners
- Point72 Ventures
- XYZ Venture Capital
- Forward Deployed VC
Executives from Palantir and Anduril—two giants in the defense-tech space—are also backing Rune.
Earlier this year, Rune was selected for the Palantir Startup Fellowship and announced an integration with Palantir’s Defense OSDK to link battlefield logistics with higher-level planning systems.
Connecting the Dots — From Foxhole to Factory
Rune’s long-term vision goes beyond delivering supplies. It’s about connecting front-line logistics with the broader defense supply chain—even back to the companies building gear and ammunition.
“We’re not just focused on the next 30 or 60 days,” said Tuttle.
“We want TyrOS to help guide decisions all the way back to the industrial base—like how many artillery shells to produce.”
That kind of data flow—from the battlefield up to strategic leadership—could help the U.S. military stay better prepared, more agile, and more efficient in the future.
Why This Matters
Military logistics might not sound exciting, but it’s one of the most critical parts of national defense. Without fuel, food, or the right gear at the right time, even the best strategies fall apart.
Rune is betting that AI-powered logistics is the future—and investors, commanders, and engineers are starting to agree.
TL;DR: What You Need to Know
- Rune Technologies raised $24M to modernize U.S. military logistics with AI.
- Their platform, TyrOS, replaces old-school planning with predictive, real-time software.
- It works offline, on the edge, and integrates with existing military hardware.
- TyrOS uses AI and optimization tools to forecast, plan, and adapt quickly.
- Rune’s vision: connect logistics from the battlefield to the factory floor.