SalesPatriot, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-driven procurement platform for the defense and aerospace industries, has raised $5 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by CRV, with participation from Pear VC, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Liquid2, Uncorrelated Ventures, and strategic angels including Paul Graham, Rich Miner, Mark Pincus, Steve Blank, and Mati Staniszewski.
CRV is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments in high-potential technology startups across consumer and enterprise/developer tools. With over $4.3 billion raised, CRV has backed more than 750 companies.
SalesPatriot Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to support product development, expansion into defense and commercial aviation markets, and entry into European and Asian procurement sectors.
About SalesPatriot
Founded in 2024 by engineers Nelson Ray, Benjamin Rhodes-Kropf, and Maciej Szymczyk, SalesPatriot develops AI-driven procurement software for defense and aerospace suppliers, automating quotes and orders to help distributors and manufacturers streamline operations. Its platform automates quote processing and order management by integrating and structuring data from government portals, ERPs, spreadsheets, and unstructured emails. Within a year of its founding, SalesPatriot signed contracts with distributors including Jamaica Bearings Group, AllClear Aerospace, and STATZ Corporation.
Funding Details
Company: SalesPatriot, Inc.
Raised: $5.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 2025
Lead Investor: CRV
Additional Investors: Pear VC, Y Combinator, SV Angel, Liquid2, Uncorrelated Ventures, Paul Graham, Rich Miner, Mark Pincus, Steve Blank, Mati Staniszewski
Company Website: https://salespatriot.com/
Software Category: Procurement / DefenseTech / AI Supply Chain
Source: https://tech.eu/2025/10/28/salespatriot-lands-5m-for-defence-procurement-modernisation-and-european-expansion/