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Salesforce acquires defense tech startup Rune for $375 million
Key points
- Salesforce acquires Rune Technologies for $375 million.
- Rune develops AI software for military supply prediction and logistics.
- Acquisition supports Salesforce's Missionforce unit.
- Rune previously raised $30 million from investors.
Salesforce Acquires Rune Technologies
Salesforce has reached an agreement to acquire Rune Technologies for $375 million, paid in cash and stock. Rune Technologies is a startup specializing in AI software designed to assist the U.S. military in predicting supply needs and managing logistics in the field.
Strengthening Missionforce Capabilities
This acquisition supports Salesforce's expansion into defense technology through its Missionforce business unit. Missionforce, launched last year, serves national security and defense agencies and has experienced 80% year-over-year growth. A new 10-year, $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army contributes to this growth. Integrating Rune's logistics data will extend Missionforce's capabilities beyond administrative planning to include battlefield operations.
Rune's Funding History
Since its founding in 2024, Rune Technologies raised a total of $30 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Point72 Ventures, and IQT. The startup's last valuation was $127 million during a Series A funding round led by Human Capital.
Salesforce's Recent Acquisitions
The acquisition of Rune is part of Salesforce's recent M&A activity. Other recent agreements include the acquisition of AI agent platform Fin for $3.6 billion, Qualified for $1.2 billion, and Listen Labs after the startup declined a $125 million Series C term sheet.
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Salesforce has agreed to acquire Rune Technologies, an AI software startup focused on military logistics, for $375 million in cash and stock. This acquisition supports Salesforce's Missionforce unit, which serves national security and defense agencies, by integrating frontline logistics data.