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Smack Inc. competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Smack Inc. — ranked by similarity to what Smack Inc. actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Smack Inc.
Smack Inc. is a defense AI startup based in the United States that raised $61 million in August 2026 as the Pentagon seeks faster battlefield tools.
Smack Inc. at a glance
Smack Inc. is a company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $66.2M across the 5 funding rounds on record. Its most recent funding round, Series B, raised $61M in August 2026. Xcout tracks 10 named people at Smack Inc., including Greg Passmore (Chief Scientist).
Smack Inc. leadership
- Greg PassmoreChief Scientist
- Max van AmerongenChief Growth Officer
- Stewart AlpertCIO & CISO
- Andy Markoffco-founder and chief executive officer
- Clint AlanisCOO & Co-Founder
- Dan GouldHead of Strategy & Co-Founder
4 more named people on record for Smack Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Smack Inc. funding rounds
At least $66.2M raised across the 5 rounds on record. Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | $61M | 11 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $1.6M | — | |
| Seed | $1.6M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $1.7M | — | |
| SEC Form D filing | $385,000 | — |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
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Top 12 Smack Inc. competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Smack Inc. by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
SaaS
Simile Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in the United States. In August 2026, the startup raised $200 million at a $2 billion valuation, following a $100 million Series A round five months prior.
AI/ML
Comand AI provides an AI-native command-and-control platform designed for defense and security operations. Its software, Prevail, integrates multi-source intelligence to assist military personnel with battlefield understanding, mission planning, and tactical analysis while keeping human operators in full command.
Defense
SMART SHOOTER designs and manufactures advanced fire control systems and remote-controlled weapon stations that integrate computer vision and image-processing software onto assault rifles and platforms. The company's SMASH technology enables military, law enforcement, and special forces personnel to accurately track and eliminate static, dynamic, and aerial threats such as drones.
AI/ML
Beacon AI, Inc. develops AI-enabled copilot assistant systems for aviation clients, securing a contract with AFWERX and raising capital in Series A funding. The company is headquartered in the United States and serves defense and aerospace markets.
Biotechnology & Laboratory Automation
Science Machine provides AI automation solutions for bioanalytical laboratories to help streamline manual research and development workflows. Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, the company offers tools such as peak review, document QC, and automated reporting.
Robotics
Havoc AI specializes in autonomous, AI-driven technologies applicable to sea, air, and land domains. The company has expanded its national reach through strategic acquisitions.
Cybersecurity
SMX provides technology solutions and services including cybersecurity, data analytics, digital transformation, enterprise applications, and mission operations to commercial and government organizations. The company helps clients achieve their goals and improve mission capabilities through advanced technology and outcome-based strategies.
Construction
STARK is a defense technology company that develops autonomous, software-defined, and mass-scalable systems for deployment across air, land, and sea domains.
Defense & Space
Modern Intelligence Inc., founded in 2020 and based in San Jose, California, is an artificial intelligence company focused on solutions for the defense sector.
AI/ML
Lakonia is a company founded in 2025 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA. It delivers AI-powered situational awareness in tactical environments and is building an AI-powered command and control platform for law enforcement and the military.
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