Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune
The AI logistics startup will bolster the CRM giant's Missionforce defense platform.
Salesforce has acquired Rune Technologies, a defense tech startup specializing in AI software for military supply prediction and logistics management, for $375 million in cash and stock, according to Resilience Media. The deal comes as Salesforce's Missionforce business unit, which serves national security and defense agencies, continues its expansion in the defense tech sector.
Since its inception last year, Missionforce's revenue has grown by 80% year-over-year, largely due to a 10-year, $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army. By integrating Rune's frontline logistics data, Missionforce aims to transition from administrative planning to supporting battlefield operations. Rune, founded in 2024, has raised a total of $30 million from investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Point72 Ventures, and IQT.
The startup was last valued at $127 million during its Series A funding round led by Human Capital. While Salesforce has been actively acquiring companies this year, including AI agent platform Fin for $3.6 billion and Qualified for $1.2 billion, the company did not respond to requests for comment.
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