
DEFCON AI helps logistics and mobility operators make better operational decisions and respond to disruptions. It uses artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, modeling and simulation, and data analytics packaged as software to generate prescriptive recommendations. The company combines software engineering with optimization engines and simulation models to analyze supply chain, transportation, and storage scenarios for shippers, carriers, and operators. DEFCON AI operates as a B2B software and analytics provider focused on resilient optimization for complex logistics systems.

DEFCON AI helps logistics and mobility operators make better operational decisions and respond to disruptions. It uses artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, modeling and simulation, and data analytics packaged as software to generate prescriptive recommendations. The company combines software engineering with optimization engines and simulation models to analyze supply chain, transportation, and storage scenarios for shippers, carriers, and operators. DEFCON AI operates as a B2B software and analytics provider focused on resilient optimization for complex logistics systems.
Founded: 2022
Headquarters area: Tysons/McLean, Virginia area
Product focus: AI-driven modeling, simulation, and resilient optimization for logistics and mobility
Notable customers/contracts: U.S. Air Force / U.S. Air Mobility Command; ~ $15M in government contracts
Recent funding: $44M seed led by Bessemer Venture Partners (Aug 20, 2024)
Resilient optimization and operational planning for disrupted logistics, transportation, and storage systems
2022
Software Development
$44,000,000
Participants include Fifth Growth Fund and Red Cell Partners
“Raised a $44M seed round led by a large venture firm (Bessemer Venture Partners) with participation from strategic/sector investors”
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