Modern Intelligence
San Jose, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 24 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Modern Intelligence builds artificial intelligence software for defense applications, providing target analysis and decision-making from small data samples. Its hardware- and software-agnostic AI integrates across platforms and is aimed at commercial industry and defense customers.
Founders & leadership
Modern Intelligence was founded in 2020 by John Dulin.
Investors · 7
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$5MraisedJul 2021 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedJul 2021 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph CieslikExecutive Officer, Director
- Tristan TagerDirector
- John DulinExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
by search overlap
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Harmony Intelligence4 shared keywordsHarmony Intelligence provides AI agents, managed by human security experts, that continuously test web apps, APIs, MCPs, and Chrome extensions for exploitable vulnerabilities. It offers automated penetration testing combining static analysis and dynamic testing (covering the MITRE Top 25) with remediation guidance and compliance-ready reporting for software teams.
Preqin4 shared keywordsPreqin provides private markets data, analytics, and benchmarking across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, private credit, infrastructure, secondaries, and natural resources. Its products serve fund managers, investors, consultants, banks, and other financial professionals for fundraising, manager selection, due diligence, and performance analysis.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Modern Intelligence do?
- Modern Intelligence builds artificial intelligence software for defense applications, providing target analysis and decision-making from small data samples. Its hardware- and software-agnostic AI integrates across platforms and is aimed at commercial industry and defense customers.
- Who founded Modern Intelligence?
- Modern Intelligence was founded by John Dulin in 2020.
- Who are Modern Intelligence's investors?
- Modern Intelligence's investors include 7percent Ventures, Air Street Capital, Champion Hill Ventures, Contrary, Myelin VC, Swell Partners, Vine Ventures.
- How much funding has Modern Intelligence raised?
- Modern Intelligence has disclosed $5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Modern Intelligence headquartered?
- Modern Intelligence is headquartered in San Jose, US.