Founded by two former Anduril executives, Rune builds software that helps military units manage supplies and equipment even when battlefield communications fail.
Salesforce has agreed to acquire Rune Technologies, a two-year-old defense software startup, for a reported $375 million as the enterprise software giant expands its growing military business.
The transaction, announced on October 29, will bring Rune's AI-powered logistics platform into Salesforce's Missionforce division, which supplies software to the US military and other national security organizations.
Salesforce did not disclose the financial terms. Resilience Media reported that the acquisition is valued at $375 million in cash and stock, a figure subsequently cited by TechCrunch.
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of Salesforce's fiscal 2027, subject to customary conditions.
For Salesforce, buying Rune represents a significant expansion beyond the administrative systems traditionally associated with enterprise software.
The company wants its technology to support decisions made directly by military units operating in the field.
Modern military forces rely on complicated networks of vehicles, equipment, ammunition, fuel and replacement parts.
Maintaining those supplies is critical to keeping units operational, yet much of the software used to manage military logistics was designed for headquarters and relatively stable communications networks.
That becomes a problem when personnel operate in areas where internet connections are unreliable, unavailable or deliberately disrupted.
Rune was founded in 2024 by David Tuttle and Peter Goldsborough, two former Anduril employees who believed military logistics needed the same attention being given to autonomous weapons and battlefield intelligence.
Tuttle previously led Anduril's command-and-control hardware business and served as an Army officer in the 10th Mountain Division.
Goldsborough, Rune's chief technology officer, also worked on defense technology before founding the company.
Their product, TyrOS, is designed to help military personnel track supplies, forecast requirements and make logistical decisions using operational data.
Its architecture allows units to continue working without continuous connectivity.
Information can be processed locally and synchronized with larger systems when network access returns.
That capability is particularly relevant in environments where electronic interference, cyberattacks or physical conditions interrupt communications.
Salesforce launched Missionforce to expand its business with military and government organizations.
The division combines customer relationship management software, data infrastructure and AI-powered workflows to support military administration and operations.
According to Salesforce, its defense business has grown 80% year over year, with customers across all six branches of the US armed forces.
The company also recently secured a 10-year US Army contract with a ceiling of $5.6 billion.
That figure represents the maximum potential value of the contract, not guaranteed revenue.
Rune adds technology built specifically for frontline logistics.
Its software can help personnel estimate future supply requirements, examine available resources and evaluate different transportation or distribution plans.
By connecting Rune to Missionforce, Salesforce wants military organizations to move information between operational units and headquarters without relying on separate, disconnected systems.
The goal is to create a common view of equipment, supplies and operational requirements, even when individual units temporarily lose connectivity.
Rune's technology is already deployed with the US Army and Marine Corps, according to the companies.
Rune had raised approximately $30 million before the acquisition.
Its investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Human Capital, Point72 Ventures and IQT, the investment organization associated with the US intelligence community.
The startup was valued at approximately $127 million during its 2025 Series A, according to PitchBook figures cited by TechCrunch.
A $375 million acquisition would represent nearly three times that valuation, although the ultimate outcome for shareholders depends on the company's capital structure and the final transaction terms.
The deal also demonstrates the growing interest established enterprise technology companies have in specialist defense software.
For years, startups such as Anduril and Palantir have built businesses around modernizing military technology.
Now larger software companies are attempting to expand into the same market through acquisitions and government contracts.
Salesforce's decision to buy Rune highlights a particularly important area: the software that connects military resources, planning and operations.
Not every valuable defense technology company needs to manufacture weapons or autonomous vehicles.
Some of the most consequential operational problems involve the movement and availability of equipment that military units already possess.
Rune built its business around that less visible part of defense operations.
For Salesforce, the challenge will be integrating the startup's field-tested technology into a much larger enterprise platform while preserving its ability to function under demanding military conditions.
The agreement is signed. The acquisition has not yet closed.
Sources: Salesforce announcement · TechCrunch · Resilience Media on the price · Rune