Gallatin AI Raises $15 Million in Seed Round

Gallatin AI Raises $15 Million in Seed Round

Gallatin AI, a Washington, DC-based defense technology company, has emerged from stealth with $15 million in seed funding.

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.

The company will use the funding to accelerate technology development, expand its engineering and deployment teams, and scale its Navigator platform across military services.

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