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We help defense firms win more contracts with the Pentagon
SalesPatriot has raised $5.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at SalesPatriot.
SalesPatriot was founded in 2024 by Nelson Ray (Founder) and Ben Rhodes-Kropf (Founder) and Maciej Szymczyk (Founder).
SalesPatriot has raised $5.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SalesPatriot is a back-office operating system for defense firms. It helps you find, review, and bid on RFQ solicitations, both directly with the Pentagon and as a subcontractor.
US Government procures billions of dollars worth of parts and products every year, yet the procedure is riddled with red tape and repetitive, manual work.
Nelson worked at a manufacturing firm during his gap year prior to attending Berkeley. As the Chief of Staff, he witnessed first-hand the tedious process of finding great contract opportunities, the lengthy solicitation preparation process, and paper-based communication between departments.
He teamed up with Ben and Maciej, whom he met during Berkeley's M.E.T. admit day. Both of them had extensive experience in AI research and applications, which they applied to creating a powerful framework for humans and AI agents to collaborate during the lifecycle of a contract.
With SalesPatriot, your firm can run on autopilot - we find suitable contracts automatically, ingest RFQs from primes, streamline the communication between the departments, and provide analytics to improve your win rate.
Wether you are a manufacturer, reseller, or distributor, SalesPatriot can reduce your manual tasks, increase throughput, and boost your revenue.
Key people at SalesPatriot.
SalesPatriot has raised $5.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in October 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | $5M Seed | CRV | M34 Capital, Y Combinator, Mark Pincus, Rich Miner, Mati Staniszewski, Paul Graham, Steve Blank, Liquid 2 Ventures, Pear VC, SV Angel, Uncorrelated Ventures, Testmunk | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2025 | $500K Seed | — | CRV, M34 Capital, Y Combinator, Mark Pincus, Rich Miner | Announced |
SalesPatriot is a technology company that builds an AI-powered back-office operating system designed to help defense firms, including manufacturers, resellers, and distributors, win more contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Pentagon. The platform automates and streamlines the complex and manual-heavy government procurement process by ingesting and structuring data from multiple sources such as government portals, ERPs, spreadsheets, and emails. It enables users to find, review, and bid on Requests for Quotations (RFQs) faster and with greater accuracy, resulting in up to 7 times faster order processing and improved contract win rates. Serving teams managing over $200 million in annual Pentagon orders, SalesPatriot addresses inefficiencies in legacy procurement systems and aims to become the primary system of record for defense procurement and other mission-critical supply chains[1][2][3].
Founded in 2024 by Nelson Ray (CEO), Benjamin Rhodes-Kropf (CTO), and Maciej Szymczyk (Chief AI Officer), SalesPatriot emerged from the founders' direct experience with the challenges of defense contracting. Nelson Ray, having worked as Chief of Staff at a defense manufacturing firm, witnessed firsthand the frustrations of discovering contract opportunities and managing cross-department collaboration. Ben and Maciej brought deep AI expertise from backgrounds including MIT research, DARPA collaboration, and neurological research projects. The founders share a personal legacy of military service in their families, which inspires their mission to strengthen defense logistics and supply chains. Early traction included signing contracts with distributors such as Jamaica Bearings Group and AllClear Aerospace within the first year[1][3][6].
SalesPatriot rides the wave of digital transformation and AI adoption in government procurement, a traditionally slow and manual process. The timing is critical as defense supply chains face increasing geopolitical pressures and demand for agility, accuracy, and resilience. By modernizing procurement workflows with AI and automation, SalesPatriot addresses a significant bottleneck in defense manufacturing and logistics, enabling faster contract wins and more efficient supply chains. Its approach also reflects a broader trend of applying AI to complex, regulated industries where data is fragmented and processes are cumbersome. Expanding into European and Asian defense procurement markets further positions SalesPatriot as a key infrastructure player in global mission-critical supply chains[1][5][7].
SalesPatriot is poised for significant growth as it deepens its footprint in U.S. defense procurement and expands internationally into Europe and Asia. The company’s focus on AI-driven automation and seamless integration addresses a clear market need, likely driving increased adoption among small to mid-sized defense contractors. Future trends shaping its journey include rising defense budgets, increasing complexity of supply chains, and the growing importance of digital infrastructure for national security. SalesPatriot’s ambition to become the trusted system of record for defense and other critical supply chains suggests it will continue to innovate and expand its platform capabilities, potentially influencing how governments and industries manage procurement globally[1][7].
By transforming the traditionally opaque and manual defense contracting process into an efficient, AI-powered workflow, SalesPatriot is not just helping firms win more Pentagon contracts—it is building the digital backbone for the next generation of defense logistics and supply chain resilience.
SalesPatriot was founded in 2024 by Nelson Ray (Founder) and Ben Rhodes-Kropf (Founder) and Maciej Szymczyk (Founder).
SalesPatriot has raised $5.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SalesPatriot's investors include CRV, M34 Capital, Y Combinator, Mark Pincus, Rich Miner, Mati Staniszewski, Paul Graham, Steve Blank, Liquid 2 Ventures, Pear VC, SV Angel, Uncorrelated Ventures.