Salesforce is acquiring defense tech startup Rune Technologies for $375M in cash and stock to bolster its Missionforce defense business unit. Rune builds AI software for U.S. military supply prediction and logistics management, and was previously valued at $127M after raising $30M total. This continues Salesforce's aggressive M&A pace this year, including a $3.6B Fin acquisition and a $1.2B Qualified deal.
Background
Salesforce's Missionforce national security unit has seen 80% YoY growth since its launch, fueled by a $5.6B, 10-year U.S. Army contract. The company is actively expanding beyond traditional CRM into adjacent verticals through strategic acquisitions.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 31, 2026 at 07:21 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10