Gallatin AI, a Washington, DC-based defense technology company, has emerged from stealth with $15 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by 8VC and joined by Silent Ventures, Moonshots Capital, Timeless Partners, and Banter Capital.
8VC, a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, manages over $7 billion in committed capital. The firm invests primarily in defense, logistics, and other strategic sectors. In 2025, 8VC launched its sixth fund, raising $998 million.
Gallatin AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to accelerate technology development, expand its engineering and deployment teams, and scale its Navigator platform across military services.
About Gallatin AI
Founded in 2024 by Daniel Buchmueller and Brian Ballard, Gallatin AI is a defense technology company on a mission to revolutionize military logistics through AI-driven solutions. Its flagship AI-powered decision support, Navigator, designed to deliver real-time, predictive insights for resupply operations, helping commanders optimize resupply workflows and maintain operational advantages. Gallatin's mission is to revolutionize logistics across military services and allied defense industry partners, creating greater resiliency, flexibility, and decision advantage in the complex world of contested global supply chains.
Funding Details
Company: Gallatin AI, Inc.
Raised: $15.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investor: 8VC
Additional Investors: Silent Ventures, Moonshots Capital, Timeless Partners, Banter Capital
Company Website: https://www.gallatin.ai/
Software Category: Defense Technology / Predictive Logistics
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