Exclusive Anduril alumni launch new defense tech startup with backing from Andreessen Horowitz and Point72 Ventures
Founded in 2024 by former Anduril employees David Tuttle and Peter Goldsborough, Rune is developing software to help the military manage field logistics. The current process of deciding whether a particular unit needs more food, fuel, or ammunition is "almost entirely a manual, human-centric process" that "runs off Excel spreadsheets," Tuttle, cofounder and CEO of Rune, told Business Insider.
TyrOS, Rune's software named after the Norse god of war Tyr, gathers data manually tabulated by frontline units. It then autonomously tracks supplies such as food or equipment, predicts future resupply needs, and helps the military determine when and where to restock, especially for resource—and location-constrained environments. An AI model that Rune is currently building enables its predictive modeling capabilities, but the company is also having initial conversations with "larger AI providers" to explore potential partnerships, Tuttle said.