EdgeRunner AI Raises $12M Series A With Support From HP, Madrona, And Alumni Ventures To Advance Air-Gapped AI For Defense

Seattle-based startup EdgeRunner AI has announced the completion of a $12 million Series A funding round, aimed at advancing its development of offline AI agents tailored for military applications.

The company announced last week that the funding round was led by Madrona, with participation from HP Tech Ventures, Four Rivers Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. This investment brings the company’s total funding to $17.5 million.

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How EdgeRunner Is Empowering Soldiers With On-Device Intelligence

EdgeRunner AI specializes in creating domain-specific AI agents that operate entirely on-device, eliminating the need for internet connectivity. These agents are designed to assist military personnel in decision-making processes, particularly in roles such as logistics and maintenance. By running AI models locally, the technology ensures low latency, reduced cloud costs, and enhanced data privacy, according to GeekWire.

“We’re building the J.A.R.V.I.S. to your Ironman, but we’re starting with the warfighters first, because they need it,” co-founder and CEO Tyler Xuan Saltsman told GeekWire. Saltsman brings eight years of experience as an Army officer and logistician, along with roles at Amazon Web Services and Stability AI. Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Colton Malkerson has a background in enterprise sales at Stability AI and experience within the U.S. government.

According to the company’s statement, the startup has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to develop AI agents customized for the Air Force’s unique occupational specialties. Additionally, EdgeRunner AI has been designated as an “awardable” vendor for the Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, making its platform available to support critical missions across the Pentagon.

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Strategic Backing and Industry Recognition Fuel EdgeRunner AI's Climb in Defense Tech

EdgeRunner AI's momentum is backed by a powerful roster of investors, a coalition of respected firms that brings not only capital but also strategic expertise in scaling breakthrough technologies.

Matt McIlwain, managing director at Madrona, has taken a board seat at EdgeRunner, GeekWire said. In a Madrona statement last week, McIlwain emphasized the precision of EdgeRunner's approach, calling it "domain-specific, highly intentional, and built to deliver value under the most difficult conditions."

EdgeRunner AI has also been recognized by CB Insights, being named to its AI 100 list, which highlights the most promising private AI companies globally. The company said it has showcased its technology at Intel INTC's Vision event, highlighting its advancements in on-device AI for defense. According to a LinkedIn post, it also participated in the Nvidia NVDA AI Summit in October, further signaling its rising influence in the military technology landscape.

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EdgeRunner AI Eyes Expansion as Demand Grows for Secure Tech Solutions

With the new funding, EdgeRunner AI plans to expand its team and invest further in product development. The company said in its statement last week that it aims to enhance its platform’s capabilities, ensuring that military personnel have access to reliable AI tools, even in environments with limited or no internet connectivity.

EdgeRunner is actively hiring across engineering, operations, and customer experience roles in preparation for its next phase of development, according to its website.

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