Alpha
Edge decision platform pairing Smack's models with proprietary hardware for frontline units and autonomous platforms in DDIL conditions; hardware funded by the 2026 Series B.
Development
Startup · United States
Smack Technologies
HQ El SegundoFounded 202411-50 employees
US developer of domain-specific AI decision-support models trained with deep reinforcement learning in synthetic warfare environments; products are Omega (command-level planning and fires) and Alpha (edge decision platform with proprietary hardware).
Sep 1, 2026NewsDefense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn displayAug 18, 2026NewsSmack Raises $61 Million To Expand Scope Of Edge Autonomy PlatformDefense DailyAug 4, 2026CompanySmack Prepares For Next Phase of Contract to Advance Navy's Maritime Decision-Support ModernizationSmack TechnologiesApr 2, 2026NewsSmack Technologies Secures $32M to Launch Frontier National Security AI LabLos Angeles TimesJul 22, 2025CompanySmack wins JFN, MCWL contracts to help bring Decision Dominance to the DoDSmack Technologies
- Sep 1, 2026NewsDefense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
- Aug 18, 2026NewsDefense DailySmack Raises $61 Million To Expand Scope Of Edge Autonomy Platform
- Aug 4, 2026CompanySmack TechnologiesSmack Prepares For Next Phase of Contract to Advance Navy's Maritime Decision-Support Modernization
- Apr 2, 2026NewsLos Angeles TimesSmack Technologies Secures $32M to Launch Frontier National Security AI Lab
- Jul 22, 2025CompanySmack TechnologiesSmack wins JFN, MCWL contracts to help bring Decision Dominance to the DoD
Funding2 rounds · $93.0M
- Equity raised
- $93.0M
- Latest
- $61.0MSeries B · Aug 18, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Aug 18, 2026
| Announced | Stage | Amount | Valuation | Lead investors | Other investors | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Series B | $61.0M | — | Costanoa Ventures, First In | Bloomberg Beta, Felicis, Fortitude Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Nomi Capital, Palumni VC, Point72 Ventures, Scribble Ventures | Confirmed |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Series A | $32.0M | — | Costanoa Ventures, Geodesic Capital | Anomaly Fund, Bloomberg Beta, Felicis, First In, Fortitude Ventures, Fulcrum Venture Group, Palumni VC, Point72 Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Washington Harbour Partners | Confirmed |
- Series BLed by Costanoa Ventures, First InWith Bloomberg Beta, Felicis, Fortitude Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Nomi Capital, Palumni VC, Point72 Ventures, Scribble VenturesConfirmed$61.0MAug 18, 2026
- Series ALed by Costanoa Ventures, Geodesic CapitalWith Anomaly Fund, Bloomberg Beta, Felicis, First In, Fortitude Ventures, Fulcrum Venture Group, Palumni VC, Point72 Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Washington Harbour PartnersConfirmed$32.0MMar 2, 2026
Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.
Programs1 program
Programs1
| Program | Role | Program status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Fires Network | Prime | Development | Reported |
- Prime · Development
Systems4
Cage 1.0
Smack’s proprietary, command‑level model that combines multimodal data fusion, analysis and reasoning for fully‑integrated decisions from the strategic to the tactical level.
Maturity not rated
Diet Cage 1.0
Smack’s proprietary lightweight model that enables split‑second, campaign‑informed decisions at the edge.
Maturity not rated
Omega
Smack's command-level decision platform: reinforcement-learning and computer-vision models for campaign and fires planning, course-of-action generation and plan repair.
Prototype
Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.
Capabilities2
| Technology | Role | Maturity | TRL | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI course-of-action generation and wargaming | Developer | Prototype | — | Company says Omega is 'moving into production'; public evidence is prototype contracts (JFN, MCWL, Navy). | Reported |
| AI decision support | Developer | Prototype | — | — | Reported |
- DeveloperCompany says Omega is 'moving into production'; public evidence is prototype contracts (JFN, MCWL, Navy).PrototypeReported
Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.
People4
- Andrew Markoff · LinkedIn ↗
Co-Founder and CEO
- Andy Markoff
Founder
- Clint Alanis · LinkedIn ↗
COO and Co-Founder
- Dan Gould · LinkedIn ↗
Head of Strategy and Co-Founder
Company Metrics
Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.
Sources15
Show all 15 sources and supporting evidence
Profile3
- 1
Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2026 · Supports Organization · hq city
“Smack Technologies, an El Segundo-based startup focused on national security, secured $32 million in funding through Series A”
- 2
Smack Technologies · Supports Organization · name
“Smack Technologies: The Frontier AI Lab for National Security”
- 3
Black Flag · Supports Organization
“Develops advanced AI orchestration platforms for national security, enabling rapid, high-quality decision-making and situational awareness in modern defense”
Systems2
- 4
Smack Technologies · Supports System, System · system input:edge-ai-compute
“Smack's decision platform for the edge that combines our AI models with proprietary hardware to extend Omega's reasoning to frontline units and platforms”
- 5
Smack Technologies · Supports System
“#### Diet Cage 1.0 ##### Smack’s proprietary lightweight model that enables split second, campaign-informed decisions at the edge.”
Technologies3
- 6
Smack Technologies · Aug 18, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, Organization technology
“Today, Smack is proud to announce our $61M Series B fundraise”
- 7
Smack Technologies · Jul 22, 2025 · Supports Organization technology
“Omega uses advanced RL models and real-time computer vision to process multimodal data streams, rapidly generating COAs in minutes and plan repairs in seconds”
- 8OtherBlack Flag 100.2
Black Flag · Supports Organization, Organization technology
“Smack Technologies builds domain-specific AI models that fuse multimodal data in real time for automated defense decision making.”
Funding4
- 9Regulatory filingForm D: First In Patriot Smack LLC
SEC EDGAR · Sep 17, 2026 · Supports Funding round · investors
“Issuer: First In Patriot Smack LLC; Industry: Pooled Investment Fund; Date of First Sale: 2026-05-26; Total Amount Sold: 16817500; Total Number Already Invested: 51; Related persons: Forbes Reynolds McPherson, Arthur Karell (issuer's managing members)”
- 10
Defense Daily · Aug 18, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“The Series B round was led by Costanoa Ventures and First In and brings Smack's total capital raised to over $90 million.”
- 11
PR Newswire · Aug 18, 2026 · Supports Funding round
“today announced it has raised a $61 million Series B financing round led by Costanoa Ventures and First In, with participation from Point72 Ventures, Geodesic Capital, Nomi Capital, Felicis, Scribble Ventures, Fortitude Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, and Palumni VC”
- 12
Smack Technologies · Mar 2, 2026 · Supports Funding round, Funding round · amount, Organization, Role
“Geodesic Capital and Costanoa Ventures led the Series A round, with participation from Point72 Ventures, Felicis, First In, Scribble Ventures, Bloomberg Beta”
People2
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Crunchbase via Bright Data · Supports Role · founders
“{"founders": [{"id": "andy-markoff", "type": "person", "value": "Andy Markoff"}, {"id": "clint-alanis", "type": "person", "value": "Clint Alanis"}, {"id": "dan-gould-b649", "type": "person", "value": "Dan Gould"}]}”
Other1
- 15
Linkedin via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · logo, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers
“{"company_size": "11-50 employees"}”
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